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Slideshow: 'Locavores' Dine on Regional Chow

When a group of Earth-conscious gastronomes gather for seasonal meals made only from ingredients produced within 100 miles of the home, the constraints of the task birth some creative results. By Paul Adams.
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Many fingerling, crescent and nugget potatoes from local farms are on offer at a New York City Greenmarket.

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This locally grown chou romanesco, a type of green cauliflower, is sure to appeal to fractal geometry enthusiasts at the 100-mile dinner table.
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The challenges of creating a meal using only ingredients produced within 100 miles of your house might yield some surprises, like this selection of crackers and cheese produced at a local farm.
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New York's many Greenmarkets, operated by the city's environmental council, are the best places to find fresh produce grown by regional farmers.
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This cocktail consists of pear brandy and mashed fruit produced within 100 miles of Brooklyn, New York.
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Local salt is a rare find, but amateur chemists can easily make their own by simmering sea water on a stove.