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

Anatomy of a Pie

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

Violet-Hued Food Receives Royal Treatment at Area Eateries

It's time to add some purple food to your diet.

Celeb Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Hosts Art of Food

A celebration of the Upper East Side’s fine art and fine cuisine.

Now You Can Cook as Martha Stewart Would

A polished home cook and food writer tries out Martha Stewart-approved home delivered recipe kits

Food With A Function

Consumers are increasingly looking for more benefits from their food choices — whether it’s to boost immunity, grant a better night’s sleep, or even aid with a hangover.

Beyond Sushi

With poké and other uncooked seafood creations taking hold, sushi no longer holds the monopoly on raw fish

Peter X. Kelly to Sell Piermont Restaurants

But not to worry, the acclaimed chef isn't retiring anytime soon

Star Chefs Whip Up Support for Clearwater and Hudson River

Hudson Valley environmental and culinary figures converged for dinner and a growing partnership

Buzz-Free Beverages Get Crafty

Consumers are snubbing mass-market sodas and other nonalcoholic drinks in favor of natural sips produced locally

TaSH Market Rouses Sleepy Hollow

Why this revamped, two-town farmers’ bazaar is better than yours (or you’re lucky it’s yours!)

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