Recently I have been experimenting with kale; a wonderful, in-season, superfood that is so versitile and delicious. It has been so great using this veggie in soups and salads but have had the most fun creating yummy chips. Kale Chips are a healthy alternative and inexpensive snack that you can make right at home. First Read more
When I think “local food,” I think of green pastures of vegetables and animals ranging freely in the sunshine, farmer’s markets with fresh produce and farm-to-table meals. Some very appealing images. However, looking out my window now, I see that it’s January and the weather continues to alternate between freezing rain/slush/gross and powdery snow with Read more
Freshly picked zucchini blossoms are a special summer treat. These beautiful, golden blossoms grow from the zucchini plant and announce the beginning of a new vegetable. They are delicate, yet sturdy and have a subtle earthy taste. You can find blossoms at your local farmers market or grow your own zucchini in large pots. The Read more
Made from the best cantaloupes I’ve ever had from the Hand Melon Farm, these margaritas have a great balance of spiciness and sweetness. The spicy margarita is a great summer drink that allows you to take full advantage of summer’s sweet fruit. My first introduction to the spicy Margarita was at Jose Malone’s in Troy, New Read more
Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
Food is a common language and has the power to bring people together. Slow Food Saratoga not only envisions a world in which all people have food that is good for them and the planet, but also aims to unite our community through the local food and growers that sustain us.
Supporting Ethical Food
