Over the years when ever I travel I try to explore local restaurants and eat-out at local places in order to really understand the local food and culture. This blog is about supporting local vendors and business.
A while ago when I traveled to Germany I was staying in a small town called Neckarsulm closer to Stuttgart region. I planed to stay at hotel which is very local and run by the local family. During that time I realized and came to know more about the local area, history and off course food and culture. By staying in such a place we are actually helping the local people to stay and preserve the culture. Helping here means supporting local business will in turn help local community to create jobs and also the friendly culture in the area.
Sometime time ago while I was in Houston, Texas I searched for the local restaurants which is very authentic to the local people. I had a dinner with my friend there, for this restaurant I have to drive 30 miles, But it is ok once in a while when you are traveling, It is good to go off-road and explore few local cuisine run by local people. This will give you a break from your usual go to places while travelling. Helping local business is way of helping local community to have sustainable living.
When you buy groceries all ways look for local community market or farmers market where you get to meet the growers who are growing food in your area or at least closer to your locality and buying your vegetable and fruits you are again helping local farmers and farming community. Also when you buy vegetable in you local stores look for the food items that are locally grown or sourced locally.
Coffee shops and Donuts shop are most common shops you all ways find in an urban community. Most of the time you go for the shops that are quiet well known, Instead look for coffee shops and donuts shop that are local to the area and are doing business in the area for a while.
Depending on your diet choices all ways try to consume food that are grown and available locally.
Sustainable to Regenerative Living 