Foodie Guide
Local Recipes
Butternut Squash Soup
It is the perfect time of year to make butternut squash soup! Butternut squash is a low calorie vegetable abundant in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it a great choice ... Read More »
Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry
Here’s a straightforward recipe using homegrown mushrooms. Serve this as a side dish or over a bed of steamed rice for a wholesome meal. Read More »
Apple Cranberry Chutney
Pour over turkey, chicken, use as a side dish or make a toasted crostini with a spread of brie cheese and add the chutney to the top. Read More »
Healthy Popsicles for the Whole Family
This popsicle recipe is quick and easy. These do not contain any synthetic ingredients or flavorings and they’re one of the best options to provide the family with a healthier (and refres... Read More »
Asparagus Salad
This delicious summer vegetable melody makes a refreshing topping for your favorite protein or noodles. Read More »
Eggless Quesadilla
This one-pan eggless quesadilla is simple to make and perfect for breakfast on the go. Purganic's plant-based eggless ready mix creates the vegan foundation and if plant-based cheeses are... Read More »
Zucchini Lasagna
This recipe contains a powerhouse of nutrients and is hearty, yet light. Read More »
Japanese Watermelon ‘Tuna’ Sashimi Bowl
Fresh and vibrant vegan watermelon “tuna” sashimi bowls feature marinated watermelon that mimic the flavors of traditional tuna sashimi. It’s a perfect choice for something light and sati... Read More »
Pea Shoots Microgreens Stir Fry with Garlic
Microgreens contain 5 to 40 times the nutrient levels than the mature plant! Adding them raw inside of sushi, on top of bagels, pizza, pasta, wraps, in salads and sandwiches is the easies... Read More »
Apple Walnut Rice Salad
This recipe is so easy and makes such a great grab and go lunch! Read More »
Raw Carrot Salad
This refreshing recipe is quick, easy and great for balancing hormones as it helps the body to detoxify excess estrogen. Read More »
Strawberry Avocado Salad
A delicious salad option. Top with dressing of your choice. Read More »
Chimichurri Steak Caesar Salad
Try this delicious recipe, including a marinade, care of Justine Caputo from Tiny Greens Farm, a micro-farm producing locally grown microgreens in the Hudson Valley. Read More »
Roasted Artichoke
Roasting artichokes brings out their earthy, nutty flavor. This simple recipe produces a unique appetizer, a delicious side dish, or just eat them alone! Read More »
Fusilli with Spinach-Walnut Pesto
This yummy whole-grain pasta dish will sneak more veggies onto your plate, and nothing beats a delicious pasta dish that’s also healthy for us as well. Read More »
Microgreen Pesto
Recipe courtesy of Nicole Harris, owner and operator of Tiny Greens Farm, located in Dutchess County, NY. Read More »
Chef's Corner
Sandra Marinelli at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen: Cooking Up Delicious and Nutritious Fare for All
Owner and head chef Sandra Marinelli of Brooklyn Organic Kitchen in Mahopac, New York, a full-service organic restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, has been delighting customer... Read More »
An All-Time Favorite: Artichokes
Donna Massaro, chef and owner of the Freight House Cafe, in Mahopac, shares some interesting information about this versatile vegetable, including a simple recipe. Read More »
Local Food News & Resources
Learn to Grow Delicious and Nutritious Superfoods at Home
Mi Oh My Hydroponic Farms is offering a Home Hydroponics Master Program that will teach students the art of cultivating microgreens and mushrooms in the comfort of their own home, regardl... Read More »
Cranberries: One of Nature’s Secret Super Foods
Cranberries are one of nature’s secret super foods. These pretty little red berries—which are full of antioxidants—protect our cells from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals. Read More »
Get Juiced!
There's no shortage of local cafes offering healthy juice and smoothie options to help ensure our community is getting their daily dose of plant-powered nutrition. Read More »
The Pureganic Café Moves to Harrison
Pureganic Cafe, a popular vegan restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering a wide variety of vegan, kosher, gluten-free and organic food and drinks.has moved to 305 Halst... Read More »
Sweet Harvest Sees Expansion
Sweet Harvest Superfood Café, with a flagship store in Cold Spring, is adding another location in Wappingers Falls, on June 1 (2023) plus a Splashdown Beach location and a West Point Mili... Read More »
Take a Pantry Deep Dive
Chef and wellness coach Marie O’Brien, NBC-HWC, of Real Food FiXx, has launched a personalized, one-on-one Pantry Deep Dive program. Read More »
Make January ‘Veganuary’
With over a decade of experience, Christina Gdisis guides people through aspects of their lives that help them align to their truest nature—innate compassion. Read More »
Local Farm & Market Updates
Ryder Farm Now Permanently Protected
Located in the town of Southeast, Ryder Farm is now preserved in perpetuity by a conservation easement, which ensures that the farm will forever remain free from non-farm development and ... Read More »
Pawling Farmers Market Expands its Offerings and Extends the Season
Shop the Pawling Farmers Market on Saturday mornings for fresh and locally grown and produced veggies and fruit, bread, meat, eggs, cheese, microgreens, condiments and more. Read More »
July Flower-Themed Farm Dinner
Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, a nonprofit located in Cold Spring, will host its July Glynwood Farm Dinner, titled Midsummer Flower Fete, on July 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Co... Read More »
Local Farm Gleaning Helps Community Food Justice Initiative
Second Chance Foods, a food justice nonprofit that connects healthy food to hungry people in need throughout the Hudson Valley, is looking for volunteers to glean on Mondays at Hilltop Ha... Read More »
Goat Yoga at Ridge Ranch
Ridge Ranch, a family-owned and -operated farm, in Patterson, is now offering Goat Yoga on select Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and select Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. through the 2023 seas... Read More »
Hydroponics Workshops Teach Sustainable Gardening Techniques
Mi Oh My Hydroponic Farms is committed to sustainable food production. Through hydroponics, they empower individuals to grow their own fresh and nutritious food while fostering community ... Read More »
Enjoy a Farm-Fresh Lunch at Homestead Marketplace
Homestead Marketplace, in Stormville, is serving up delicious buffalo burgers and specialty sandwiches for lunch Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Read More »
Boni-Bel Farm and Country Store
Boni-Bel Farm's country store is a great way to “shop local” and also to support youth with special needs. All proceeds from store purchases go to Green Chimneys’ educational and skill-bu... Read More »
Love a Horse—Hug a Horse Day
Join Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc., a nonprofit horse sanctuary providing equine-assisted development programs in Dover Plains, from noon to 4 p.m. on July 15, 2023, for their free annu... Read More »
New Rochelle's Downtown Farmers Market is Back
The New Rochelle Downtown Farmers Market is now open for business on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 29, 2023, at the newly revived Anderson Plaza. Read More »
Nutritious Microgreens from Tiny Greens Farm
Tiny Greens Farm, a micro-farm producing locally grown microgreens, is expanding to new retail locations, CSA programs and chefs in the Hudson Valley. Read More »
Local Eggs
Find farm-fresh eggs at these local farms, markets, CSAs, farm stands, and more; all right here in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, New York. Read More »
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
Fable Farm is now raising an additional 350 baby chicks for egg-laying that will provide the community with even more fresh, delicious, pasture-raised eggs. Read More »
2023 Regional Farmers Market Schedule
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