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Valentine’s Day Cacao Hearts
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I think we can all agree… chocolate! But why is chocolate such a go-to for our day of love? Well, because it is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and...
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cooking class reflections: banana pudding & poached pears
This post was written by our Food Education Intern, Luca Vigorelli on his account of observing one of our cooking classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds: Today was a fun day in cooking class. We had a class...
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kale food scientists
I had the recent pleasure of hosting a kale tasting with 2, 3, and 4 year olds at a wonderful daycare that we provide lunch service to. I purposefully chose a specific day of the week...
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kale & almond love
Mixing kale with roasted almonds, how could you go wrong? According to nuts.com, “almonds are one of the world’s most nutritious and versatile nuts, renowned for their many health benefits and culinary...
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mother’s day brunch
There’s nothing more lovely than spending Mother’s day celebrating the moms in your life by sharing a delectable brunch together. This mother’s day we are inviting our community to join us for a...
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rhubarb strawberry compote
One of the easiest ways to incorporate rhubarb into your diet once it becomes available in Spring is to make a 10 minute compote. You can make a high end looking and tasting dessert with this easy...
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asparagus salsa
Now that it’s officially asparagus season, we’re coming up with fun ways to use it. This spring we’re transforming our spears into a light and refreshing seasonal salsa! You’ll be surprised at how...
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whole food explorers
This past week we had the pleasure of hosting a kids food exploration class at Whole Foods – Upper West Side in celebration of National Fruits & Vegetables Month. Our class consisted of a melange...
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Butter Beans beef chili
We were delighted to be apart of the 30th Anniversary Taste of Hope celebration on May 12th, 2015 at the Prince George Ballroom. We have partnered with HOPE since our inception, almost 7 years ago, and...
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late spring turnips
don’t they look like little cloves of garlic? When you think of turnips your mind usually wanders to hearty winter dishes like chicken soup or roasted root vegetables. Well guess what! Turnips grow in...
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rhubarb ginger maple compote
Rhubarb is growing in true abundance during this time of year. It’s never been my most favorite seasonal treat, but for some reason this year I’ve decided to take it on as my very own food exploration...
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campfire stories: adventures in food & sustainability
Butter Beans Food & Garden Summer Camp 2015 has officially begun! For our team this is one of the most magical times of the year. The farmers markets teem with fresh fruits and veggies, New York...
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campfire stories: unlocking the superpowers of real food
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… a superfood! Superheroes can come in many shapes and sizes. For many children, the word superhero evokes images of a cape-adorned cartoon flying through the sky on a...
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campfire stories: eat like a rainbow
Creating a colorful plate at mealtime for our children helps set the stage for an adventurous palate and an appreciation for the nutritional benefits of our food. As Stephen Ritz of the Green Bronx...
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swiss chard slaw
With so much summer produce growing at this time of year, Butter Beans campers have been busy transforming produce into spectacular dishes. One dish that we wanted to highlight was our swiss chard slaw...
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food supply realities
We’d like to welcome our Executive Chef, Nicholas Littell as a guest blogger. His post discusses the increase in the price of eggs that we are currently experiencing (August, 2015). We hope that this...
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campfire stories: celebrating the wonderful world of pollinators
Atop the roof of the tallest hotel in the Western hemisphere, on the corner of Broadway and West 54th St in midtown Manhattan, honeybees buzz to and fro from their well-manicured hives to the flowers...
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5 ways to grow future food leaders at home
The air hangs sweetly with the aroma of yellow onions caramelizing on the stovetop. Grated ginger hits the pan, followed closely by marigold-hued turmeric and ground cumin. As the flavors meld, the...
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campfire stories: growing the magic of summer
Today Butter Beans Food & Garden summer campers celebrate the final day of camp for the 2015 season. In the eight weeks since our summer camp began, nearly 100 students have come through the Food...
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apple nachos!
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting another fun family event at the Upper West Side Whole Foods Market during their Back to School In Style Food & Fashion Show! Our Wellness Program...
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