Seasonal Cooking, A Garden for the Needy and a Plant Sale

1. What's in season: rhubarb, wild leeks and asparagus

Check back at 6 p.m. for the latest from the Baker's Table. Amy tells us about these three ingredients and how to feature them in a delicious springtime feast—and it's not impossible to make! Print out the recipe and take to your local farmer's market this weekend for shopping.

2. Town of Bedford meeting

The town board meets at 8 p.m., preceded by two public hearings beginning at 7:30 p.m., both for special use permit requests from two local restaurants: Willy Nick's and the Katonah restaurant. 

3. Need plants? Stop by St. Luke's this week

Carve some time out on your calendar to stop by the St. Luke’s annual "Plant Patch," starting this Thursday. Held annually during the four days before and including Mother’s Day, the sale offers blooming annuals offered by the flat or hanging basket, perennials by the gallon bucket, and herbs and vegetables by the flat.

4. Groundbreaking for new "Food Bank" garden at WLT today

At 11 a.m. today, the Food Bank for Westchester and Westchester Land Trust will break ground on their new garden, which is expected to provide more than 500 pounds of food for Westchester’s needy, according to their press release. It's also the start of a partnership between the two organizations. This year, Doug DeCandia, the Food Bank’s food growing program coordinator, will cultivate a quarter-acre of WLT’s Sugar Hill Farm property to grow produce for the Food Bank.

5. Adopt a Kitten

The  is seeking foster families for 20 new kittens who have arrived in the last few days. Check the shelter out on Facebook or call 845-225-7777 for more information.

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