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

Cocktail Pair-Offs

Pairing isn't just for wine; which cocktails go with food and which don't?

Gateway Reds For White Wine Lovers

Want to branch out from your usual whites? Let Wine at Five’s very own Bruno Peixoto lead you to the delicious dark side.

Break Free From Your Regular Wine Choices

5 varietals you've likely never had—but should try.

5 Ways You’re Doing Wine Wrong

These tips from the owner of Gnarly Vine will stop you from messing up when ordering and drinking wine.

The Savory Side Of Jam

Savory, spicy, and tangy jams and preserves are on the rise.

Recipe: Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage

One chef’s fondest memory of comfort food is of his grandmother’s stuffed cabbage.

5 Indoor Farmers’ Markets For Winter

You can still buy from local farmers off-season.

Hot Honey Is Our New Favorite Condiment. Here's How To Use It

Tips from professional chefs and our own home experiments.

The 6 Sweetest Things At The Dessertist

Not sugar overloaded post-Valentine’s Day? Neither are we.

NY Steakhouse Burger Recipe: A Steak Dinner That’s Not A Steak Dinner

The recipe for one of Prime 16’s most popular dishes.

Our Best of Westchester Elimination Ballot is open through March 13!

Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch is February 23!

Our Women in Business Awards event is November 21!

Our Best of Business event is October 30!

Our CEOs & Business Leaders Golf Outing is August 5!

Our Best of Westchester Party is July 24!

Our Westchester Home Design Awards event is June 26!

Our Wine & Food Festival returns June 4-9!

Our Wunderkinds event takes place on May 23!

Our Best of Business Ballot is open through May 15!

Our Healthcare Heroes Awards event takes place on May 9!

Our Westchester Home Builders Awards take place on April 4!

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum is March 14!

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