LOCAL FLAVOR: RT Chats with Ithaca Hummus
Our new hummus obsession is the freshest, most homemade-tasting we've found. Ithaca Hummus will stand up to all your chips, crackers, and veggies, and makes an AMAZING sandwich spread or salad topper. We sat down with Ithaca Cold-Crafted founder and president Chris...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: North Shore Sheltering Program
We are pleased to introduce you to our November Charity of the Month: North Shore Sheltering Program. Twenty-two years ago, two homeless men—in separate incidents—froze to death in Glen Cove. It was this double tragedy that brought religious and community...
Give Thanks: Why Gratitude is Good for You
"Gratitude is the wine of the soul. Go on. Get drunk!" — Rumi It's easy to focus on all the things you want to own, create, or experience, but research shows that appreciating what you already have may be the key to living a healthier, happier life. As we gather with...
NEW: RT Broth Bar
Bone broth has been touted far and wide for its many health benefits. Better hair and nails? Check. Increased immunity? Check. Reduced joint pain/inflammation? Check. Improved digestion and a healthier gut? Check, check. Now the healing power of bone broth can be...
Jen’s Top 3: Acne Remedies
Breakouts are a part of life! In Jen’s Top 3 for October, the Rising Tide Wellness guru dishes on her go-to skin solutions for teens and adults. Mother Dirt: Just brought these amazing new products in and have already had incredible feedback from staff and customers....
LOCAL FLAVOR: Rising Tide Talks with Heritage Bakers
Sea Cliff resident David Shalam left a career in consumer electronics to pursue a dream…and Glen Cove is the luckier for it. Armed with six months of intensive bread and pastry training from NYC’s International Culinary Institute (formerly the French Culinary...
RECIPES: Lovin’ the Pumpkin
You pick your own, you carve it, you clean out the goo and roast the yummy seeds. But what else can your pumpkin do? Turns out pumpkin is one of the healthier things you'll eat this fall. Packed with antioxidants, Vitamins A and C, fiber, and omega-3s, pumpkin is much...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Grassroots Environmental Education’s ChildSafe School
We are pleased to introduce you to our October Charity of the Month: Grassroots Environmental Education's ChildSafe School initiative Grassroots is a New York-based non-profit organization founded in 2000 with a mission to educate the public about the links between...
Jen’s Top 3: Immunity Boosters
Welcome to the first edition of our new website series: Jen's Top 3. We'll check in once a month with Jen, Rising Tide's resident Wellness guru, to find out what you need to be taking or doing RIGHT NOW to heal any aspect of your health. Hard to believe it when you...
Non-GMO Month: Intro to Biodynamic Agriculture
October is Non-GMO month...what better time to talk about Biodynamic Farming—what it is and how it affects the food you eat? Here are the Top 5 things you need to know about biodynamic farming and its potential impact on all our lives: (Note: all photos for this story...
Go Organic: New Transitional Certification
The U.S. Organic Industry is growing, growing, growing—organic food now accounts for 5.3% of all food sales in the U.S. We don't need to tell you...across all organic food categories, shoppers are placing high value on freshness and convenience. Says Laura Batcha,...
Back to School, Back to Lice (Ugh!)
Lots to think about as the kids head back to school...but is head lice one of them? Unfortunately, yes. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the U.S. among children 3 to 11 years of age. Don't worry...we've got everything you need to prevent...
EO for Skin, Body and Hair
We're thrilled to bring you the entire EO line of hair and skin care products. What started in Brad Black and Susan Griffin-Black's garage back in 1995 has grown into a full array of products covering everything from bath, body and hands, to face, hair and baby, and...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: S.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse Free Environment)
We are pleased to introduce you to our September charity of the month: S.A.F.E (Substance Abuse Free Environment). Since 1981, S.A.F.E has been dedicated to eliminating alcohol and substance abuse in the Glen Cove community. Combining the strengths of the public and...
Local Flavor: Rising Tide Talks With Gritty Buddha
Imagine our delight when our new neighbor moved in and it was...a yoga studio?! We can't think of a better fit. Since Gritty Buddha opened for business in November 2016, we have been blessed to have a partner with a likeminded pursuit of happy customers and healthy...
Meteor Showers (and Hot Coffee!)
Years ago, Ashley P.’s mom dragged her to the beach in the middle of the winter to view a meteor shower. They brewed their coffee, bundled up, and headed out to take in a not-to-be-missed natural phenomenon. (The shooting stars made it remarkable; the coffee,...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor
We are so excited to announce our August Charity of the Month: the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor! Since 1986, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor (CSHH), a volunteer, nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to identifying and eliminating environmental...
STAFF CHALLENGE: Feeling’ Good with ACV
Inspired by a customer who, along with her husband, collectively lost more than 20 pounds drinking Apple Cider Vinegar, several of us on staff have joined the ACV craze. We dove into the research around ACV and found the key to the vinegar's success as weight loss...