That largely means buying from local producers for most produce. This isn't too difficult in Cambridge. The gaps are easily filled with non-local American or North American sources sold in the same stores. I do have to avoid almost all Amazon usage when it comes to food.
I'm pretty lucky to have easy access to some of the nation's top specialty stores. I can hit Julia Childs' old cheese store with a tee shot and walk to her old butcher. My spice shop is an importer who supplies other stores.
When I'm dabbling with new recipes, I usually do go shopping for something specific. My regular local stores tend to have whatever I want, but when they don't, I enjoy the hunt.
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