RECIPES: Summer S’mores
The first written mention of s’mores dates back to a Girl Scout wilderness handbook in 1927. That means we’ve been enjoying these delicious chocolatey-graham crackery- marshmallowy treats for more than 90 years and if you’ve ever had one…you know why. These nighttime...
FEATURED PRODUCT: Scream for Ice Cream!
Those of you who are true connoisseurs already know that July is National Ice Cream Month (yay!), and July 15 is National Ice Cream Day (double yay!). We have President Reagan to thank for this most creamy of holidays, as it was during his tenure that Congress passed...
LOCAL FLAVOR: Maple Hill
We've been loving on this line of 100% grass-fed, organic dairy products for a few years now. It's not just the taste of their milks and yogurts (which is exceptional) that drew us in, but also the philosophy (use the best possible farming practices and you'll benefit...
RECIPES: Grill Healthy!
Summer's here, and outside is the best place to cook (flipping burgs with a cocktail by your side is surely one of life's great joys). Grilling can be a delicious, healthy way to prepare all kinds of foods; you get loads of flavor in a short period of time (without...
LOCAL FLAVOR: Steiner’s Coffee Cake of New York
We’re so excited to bring you this fun profile of one of our favorite local vendors: Steiner’s Coffee Cake of New York. Since 2016, Steiner’s has been delighting Long Islanders and others with its homegrown recipe for sensational gluten-free coffee cake and delectable...
RECIPES: Vegan-ize Your Memorial Day BBQ
Whether you're a vegan yourself, are friends with one, or, like a lot of us, trying to eat more plant-based foods to support your health and the health of the planet, this may be the year to re-think the traditional Memorial Day BBQ. Let's be clear— this is not about...
RECIPES: Spring Veggies Are Here
There are lots of reasons to anxiously await the coming of spring. For us there's no better reason than the bounty of gorgeous fruits and veggies Mother Nature bestows on us at this time of year. Delicate ramps, tender and vibrant asparagus, seemingly impenetrable...
RECIPES: What to Make in Your Instant Pot
You have a slow cooker; do you really need an Instant Pot? The answer is...maybe. Depending on how you plan to use it, and for what. We are Instant Pot newbies, but have already had great success with a few dishes. What Instant Pots do REALLY well: Make legumes: They...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: City of Glen Cove Youth Bureau
We are pleased to introduce you to our March Charity of the Month: Glen Cove Youth Bureau. Since 1981, the Bureau has been dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment to allow all youth, all families, and the entire community to achieve its potential. Each...
RECIPES: Valentine’s Day Desserts…No Refined Sugar!
If you've been trying to cut down on added sugars (yet you have a serious sweet tooth, like us!), you might wonder how you'll get through Valentine's Day. There are chocolates, and restaurant desserts, and the artificially colored-and-flavored-and high fructose corn...