First time I ever saw a full Fennel Rhizome in my life was in late summer 2017, at Hudson Farmers Market where we do our direct sales on Saturdays. Our neighboring tent was an amazing vegetable stand run by our friend Sue, an incredible farmer of Blue Star Farm. When I looked at the strangeness of its appearance , a big rhizome bulb grow upwards into many branches of stems , leaves, flowers and seeds and then its pleasing aroma, I kind of instinctively fell in love with it.
Read moreAre Atina Pickles Ayurvedic?
Are Atina Pickles Ayurvedic? A question we get from customers who want to know more about our products. I hope this post would help readers in explain why we call it that way .
Read moreFermentation King
OIivia Miller, a food, health and well-being enthusiast! based in New York City lived with us for few weeks in September. Olivia wrote this beautiful blog from our conversation . It reflects Atina Foods guiding principles. We are happy to share the here
Inji Puli Chocolate Almond Tart
In the production kitchen last week I helped make over 300 jars of Atina Food’s Inji Puli—Ginger Tamarind herbal jam. The sweet, earthy smell of freshly toasted black peppercorns, mustard seeds, fenugreek leafs and warm tamarind fruit pulp lingers in my memory as an unplaceable yet irresistible scent— reminiscent of buttery popcorn with rich chocolatey undertones and zesty, floral ascents.
Read moreVeggie Lasoon Stuffed Peppers
Melt-in-your-mouth oven roasted peppers filled with quinoa, a medley of vegetables and spiced with LASOON, Atina Foods garlic nut crumble—a delicious way to pack in veggies, flavor and share a vibrant, colorful dish.
Read moreTurmeric Tales—Ferments, Tonic, Tea & Coconut Rice
In early September I arrived in Catskill NY to spend a month with Carrie and Suresh and help out in their production kitchen, develop recipes and learn the ways of fermentation. One of the products I helped make with Suresh, and Kyle—their helper who lives down the road—was the turmeric ginger pickle
Read moreSeasonal Fritters with Whole Garlic Preserve
As I am becoming familiar with the philosophies that guide Carrie and Suresh at Atina Foods, I’ve learned that a deep appreciation for the seasons, and the unique fruits each bears, resides at the core of their products.
Read moreLearning the Ways of Halwa
On a sunny Saturday morning Carrie invited me into the kitchen to learn how to make a version of Halwa inspired by apples collected from her neighbor’s abandoned orchard.
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