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

Not Beer? Doesn’t Matter. It’s Still on Tap

Something besides suds could appear on your bar’s tap.

Is the Farm-to-Table Movement Good For Local Farmers and Food Businesses?

Modern farmers must take alternative routes to survive and thrive in today’s locavore culture.

Here's Where to Find Veggie Soul Food in Westchester

Cozy vegetable dishes do the job once held by beef and chicken.

Japanese Goes Beyond Sushi

From nori and ponzu to mirin and kombu, the flavors of this little island have a huge impact.

This Major Summit Turned Ellis Island Into Hot Dog Heaven for a Day

Mamaroneck-based Walter’s Hot Dogs was one of five major American hot dog brands — all founded by immigrants — to offer tastes of what they do best in the spirit of National Hot Dog Month.

Power to the Produce

At a growing number of restaurants, vegetable-based entrées aren’t just for vegetarians anymore.

Want to Relax? Watch Flowers Bloom in Tea

An international banker from New Rochelle gives up a high-powered, big money career for a flowering tea biz.

Leading a Manhattan Eating Frenzy from East to West

Yonkers man reveals the most delicious side of NYC to Westchester’s day-trippers.

Anatomy of a Pie

We get the lowdown on the basic elements of our favorite savory pie from two local experts.

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