Wed, Apr 13th 2022 01:10 pm
Thanks to the talents of the conservation students taught by Paul Dewey, at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, fresh greens are on the menu. In the conservation program, participants have been growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in their new greenhouse.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2022 01:10 pm
Instacart, a leading retail enablement company in North America, and Wegmans Food Markets announced they will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) payments across 106 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia and North Carolina. EBT SNAP will be available for purchases made at Wegmans via the Instacart website and mobile app.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2022 11:25 am
In preparation for National Stroke Awareness Month in May, Catholic Health is hosting a special Facebook Live "Way to Wellness" event: "Inside the Dish: Food for Thought." The event will run from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and feature Lee Guterman, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of neuroscience services at Catholic Health and endovascular neurosurgeon at the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center; and celebrity chef Darian Bryan.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 11:05 am
"We have a solid staff at all the locations right now, so I'm really optimistic about growth and moving forward," he said.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2022 10:10 am
The action hits the aisles as "Supermarket Stakeout" returns for a new season, premiering Tuesday, May 17 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network. Hosted by Food Network staple Alex Guarnaschelli, each hour-long episode presents viewers with outdoor cooking battles where anything can happen, as four talented chefs persuade unsuspecting customers to sell their groceries as they attempt to turn the ingredients into themed culinary delights.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 03:05 pm
For the first time, Duff Goldman is in the kitchen sharing his favorite savory dishes and sweet desserts on Food Network's new daytime series "Duff: Ace of Taste," premiering Sunday, April 24 (noon ET/PT). Duff, known for his baking expertise on primetime, is now sharing his culinary skills as a classically trained chef by preparing flavorful and satisfying meals.
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Mon, Apr 4th 2022 11:55 am
Hibbard's is open! Lewiston's world-famous, Barenaked Ladies-endorsed sweet shop served its first custard of the season at one minute to 11 on Monday morning. Joe Woodbury of the Tuscarora Reservation was first in line.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 02:55 pm
Tickets are on sale for the Niagara Wine Trail's annual "Taste of the Trail," food sampling and wine tasting event, Saturday, April 9 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, April 10 (noon to 5 p.m.). The event is designed to bring out the flavors of the wineries' handcrafted local beverages.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 11:45 am
With aspiring restaurant owners in need of guidance - particularly with everything they've faced since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic - Geoffrey Zakarian is taking a "can-do" approach to "Big Restaurant Bet." He is putting $250,000 of his resources into "the next rising star in the restaurant world" on a new Food Network competition series premiering Tuesday, April 5 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, Apr 1st 2022 10:40 am
The brawl returns with superstar chefs Anne Burrell and Jet Tila challenging the undefeated champion, Bobby Flay, for a chance at leading Food Network's next "Master of 'Cue" to victory in the new season of "BBQ Brawl," premiering with a special 90-minute episode on Monday, May 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 12:10 pm
New York Farm Bureau members donated 5.7 million pounds of food to regional foodbanks across the state in 2021 through the "Harvest for All" program.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2022 11:00 am
The most important word in "Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces, Etc." isn't the one you think.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 03:50 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall announced its annual fundraiser, "Rhythm and Brews," will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Mary Seaton Room at the famed Buffalo venue. The event was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 03:50 pm
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball joined the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association for the ceremonial first maple tapping of the season at Brower Road Sugarhouse, a New York State Grown & Certified maple producer, to promote the state maple industry and encourage New Yorkers to support local maple producers this season.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2022 05:05 pm
The '90s are back in a big way with the star-studded series "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: That's So 90's," premiering Sunday, April 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Food Network and streaming on discovery+.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 01:00 pm
After a two-year absence, Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest is back to crown the best homemade sausage makers in Western New York. The culinary showdown takes place at high noon on Saturday, April 16, at Flying Bison Brewing Co., kicking off the "Pils, Pierogi & Polka" event.
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Thu, Mar 10th 2022 08:55 pm
Award-winning pastry chef Stephanie Boswell shares her years of experience and expertise with failing bakery owners to help save real struggling businesses on the new series "Bake or Break," premiering on Food Network and discovery+ on Monday, April 11 (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 03:35 pm
Several "Good for the Neighborhood" events, offering free health screenings, resources and information from health care professionals - along with fresh fruits, vegetables and family fun activities organized by the Independent Health Foundation - returns this year to in-person gatherings in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other neighborhoods throughout Western New York.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 12:10 pm
Empire State Development announced the grand-opening of the Three Stories Coffee Co. at 1021 Broadway on the east side of Buffalo. The small-batch coffee roastery is a not-for-profit extension of 716 Ministries, which "empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods through job training."
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 10:35 am
This national nutrition month in March, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) marks the 50th anniversary of the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE), established in 1972. The national program established grants to provide congregate and home-delivered meals to older adults who need nutrition support.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2022 09:25 am
In July of 2021, Bashar Srouji was in the midst of realizing his lifelong dream. His Mediterranean restaurant/pizzeria, Ghada Have It!, was six months into a successful first year of operation. But on July 20, a historic rainstorm in the Town of Niagara nearly washed those dreams away completely.
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Wed, Mar 2nd 2022 04:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced efforts to support the recovery of New York restaurants and bars, including the proposal to permanently legalize to-go drinks, and to ensure a "more efficient" State Liquor Authority.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 08:55 pm
This year, Tim Hortons iconic Roll Up To Win promotion is all digital - and every roll is a win. From March 7 through April 3, Tim Hortons guests will earn one digital roll for every eligible menu item purchased when scanning for Tims Rewards using their Tim Hortons app, physical Tims Rewards card or placing an order online.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
From March 1-15, for every Shamrock Shake purchased from local McDonald's Restaurants, 25 cents will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., will offer a traditional St. Patrick's Day takeout dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Drive-thru delivery will be at the back entrance of the church.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2022 07:40 pm
It's one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive?
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Mon, Feb 21st 2022 12:00 pm
The grand opening of the new Cataract House Restaurant & Academy, at 310 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls, took place Friday evening. Attendees enjoyed culinary delights that were modern twists on dishes served at the historic Cataract House, took in local art, and learned about the history and partnerships that led to this continuation of the Cataract House legacy.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2022 08:30 pm
"In Be My Guest" with Ina Garten, a new multiplatform series for Discovery Inc., the "Barefoot Contessa" invites friends old and new to her East Hampton home for a day of conversation, connection, food and fun visits to some of her favorite local spots.
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Wed, Feb 16th 2022 02:50 pm
Julia Child is a true icon who inspired generations of home cooks with her talent, enthusiasm and humor. In "The Julia Child Challenge," eight top-notch home cooks compete in high-stakes culinary challenges to find out who has the fire, skill and passion to win the first-ever primetime competition series dedicated to all things Julia.
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Wed, Feb 16th 2022 09:30 am
The Niagara Wine Trail has named Susan Swiatkowski as its new executive director. In addition, new officers have been chosen to lead the organization for 2022.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2022 11:50 am
Tops Friendly Markets raised $13,365 as a result of its gingerbread house campaign for Oishei Children's Hospital. The campaign, which kicked off in early November, welcomed families to purchase a gingerbread house kit at locations throughout the region, with a portion of the proceeds being donated back to the hospital. The kits came complete with gingerbread to build a house, plus sweet candy decorations and icing.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2022 12:15 pm
Meatless Fridays are much better when you can order a fish fry from Apple Granny, The Beach House, Roman Cafe or any one of Western New York's finest restaurants.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2022 12:15 pm
Readers chose Duff's Famous Wings (Sheridan Drive location). They offered kudos for its toppings and sauces.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2022 03:40 pm
FOX has ordered two additional seasons of the Gordon Ramsay hit culinary competition series "Hell's Kitchen," renewing the show for its 21st and 22nd seasons.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2022 03:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has expanded its gastrointestinal (GI) services for residents of Niagara County by purchasing equipment that will allow for wireless testing and monitoring to evaluate esophageal function.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2022 08:50 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced Luke Baecker, CPA, CGMA, a fund administrator at Roofers Local No. 74 / 203 Benefit Funds, has been elected chair of the festival's board of directors. He will lead planning efforts for the 39th annual event, which takes place on July 9-10 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2022 05:15 pm
Food Network wrapped production on a new series with YouTube stars and prolific content creators Rhett & Link, it was announced by Courtney White, president of Food Network and Streaming Food Content, Discovery Inc.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2022 02:00 pm
New York Farm Bureau released its 2022 state legislative priorities during a press call Monday that address the needs and challenges of the state's diverse agricultural community in New York state. This included reaction and next steps to address Friday's Farm Labor Wage Board decision to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours over the next decade.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2022 10:25 am
The University at Buffalo's Veggie Van team has received $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the expansion of the Veggie Van Training Center and the Mobile Market Coalition, resources that are used by mobile markets across the country.
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Fri, Jan 21st 2022 01:40 pm
The all-new series "Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend" is coming to Netflix in 2022.
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