Amy Sowder

Before joining Westchester Magazine as managing editor in 2023, Amy Sowder worked as a magazine editor in trade media for fresh produce, as a digital food media editor, and as a consultant with Food Network, Smitten Kitchen, and cookbook authors among other roles. Her articles, photos, videos, and social content have been featured in Bon Appétit, Women's Health, Men's Health, USA Today and its regional newspapers, Farm Journal, The Packer, Greatist, Chowhound, Verywell Fit, Eat This, Not That, and Brooklyn Magazine. You could find Amy doing anything from co-creating a fresh-produce professional training platform and hosting a podcast to managing editorial content and freelancers — almost always about food, fitness, and lifestyles topics. She’s especially passionate about cheese, dessert, running, books, and cats.

Articles by This Author

6 Places to Get Fluffy Waffles in Westchester

Whether on International Waffle Day or any day of the week, here are some standout waffle choices throughout the county.

4 Real-Deal Brazilian Steakhouses in Westchester

Meat lovers will find their paradise at these county locations, flaunting gaucho chefs trained in the delicious art of churrasco.

Here’s Where to Score Irish Soda Bread in Westchester County

Green beer? Check. Corned beef and cabbage? Check. For dessert, pick up a scrumptious loaf of local Irish soda bread for the perfect St. Patrick's Day meal.

How Westchester Does Dumplings From Around the World

These dumplings from across the globe bring comfort in the colder months. Here's where to find gyoza, momo, and more in Westchester.

S.I.C. Film School Creates Community Through Innovation

S.I.C. Film School in Yonkers gives high-school graduates and teens affected by gun violence a forum to generate positive social impact.

Tiffany S.W. Hamilton Builds Community Through the YWCA

This Westchester CEO is fighting for fairness within her organization and community.

6 Places to Get Real-Deal Pho in Westchester

Look no further for a delicious bowl of Vietnamese pho, filled with noodles and scrumptious garnishes, in Westchester County.

These Westchester Eateries Dish up Enticing African Cuisine

Expand your culinary horizons (or revisit food from home) with just a taste of this vast region here in Westchester County.

Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats for Chocolate Haters in Westchester

These treat-filled shops house some of our favorite finds in the county — without a cocoa bean in sight, if you keep your blinders on.

The Vegan Super Bowl Food to Add to Your Spread in Westchester

When you think of Super Bowl cuisine, vegan food might not come to mind, but there are plenty of vegan options here in Westchester.

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