Sweet peas stand out as nutritious legumes, providing Vitamin K, fiber and other beneficial nutrients to this dish. They also lend gnocchi sweetness and the perfect green hue, which is seamlessly...
It’s one of the many reasons for NGI’s partnerships, including Wellness in the Schools, Union Square Greenmarket, and most recently, West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Known as WSCAH, this Upper West...
What makes this a Korean rice dish and not just another grain bowl is the gochujang, a spicy Korean red pepper paste. Use it sparingly, as it may be too overpowering to some palates. This recipe is...
Chef instructors and students at NGI were continuously testing the best substitutions for flavorful vegetarian recipes. There was even a quest for the best egg substitution for baking cookies. Read on...
The good news is, when you eat seasonally, you can still eat a variety of fresh, colorful foods, and vegetables that thrive in the colder months or all year round, will generally taste the freshest...
My friends knew how passionate I was about food and cooking, and I think they wondered why I took so long to recognize that a job in the food industry was my calling. I love every aspect of food: from...
Here's how Ankur hopes to converge his passion for culinary creation with his passion for medicine. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I was born and have spent most of my life in New York...
Tell us about your journey to your current position at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. I first became interested in environmental and agricultural ethics while studying at Yale. My...
With all the noise coming at us about what constitutes a healthy diet and all the stress that comes with living today, making healthier choices at the plate can feel like a chore. Annemarie Colbin, Ph...
Of course, becoming a culinary student when you already have a full-time job and responsibilities is no easy feat. Luckily, NGI offers a part-time Chef’s Training Program where students can continue...
According to GRACE Communications Foundation, most of this refers to use of “virtual water” – that used in food production and transportation, energy, shopping habits and other lifestyle choices we...
Or would it? According to the environmental advocacy group Earth Justice, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) accounts for the loss of some 30-80% of bee colonies since 2007. CCD describes both vanishing...