Our Recent NYC Event Was Inspired By Seasonal Eating—Here’s What You Missed  

You know it’s going to be a good night when it starts with sweeping waterfront vistas of Ellis Island, the New York Harbor, and the Statue of Liberty. But at our recent in-person event, hosted at The View at The Battery, we weren’t just feasting our eyes on the horizon.

We all have different eating habits and preferences, but one thing we can all agree on? If it comes from the farmer's market… It’s gonna taste better. But why? To lay out the importance of seasonal eating (and prep our appetites), Sammi kicked things off.

“We all know that fruits and veggies are nutritious,” she said, “but we want them to taste good and be appealing.” For her, seasonal eating is one of the best ways to do that. “When you get produce that is in season, it’s going to be relatively less expensive, last longer, and taste better.” While we can find strawberries mid-winter, she reminds us, nothing compares to a summer strawberry.

Plus, eating seasonally offers a great way to get more adventurous about your eating (looking at you, jicama) while better supporting your body and planet. Seasonal produce is ripe with more nutrients because typically, less time has passed between harvest and your plate. Plus, choosing foods that are locally grown also means fewer resources were involved to transport and store your food.

Naturally, our Supper Series event is one that revolves around food (no better kind). But for this supper, we took flavors to the next level with Marzetti Simply. Not only does this line offer 11 classic and bold flavors to choose from, each has just 50 calories and 2g of sugar or less per serving. Beyond salads, these dressings can be used as dips, marinades, and sauces—making them versatile staples for any kitchen. And our chef’s creativity is proof. 

The goal of our evening was to raise awareness surrounding the benefits of seasonal eating, but in truth—we left with a lot more than that. After learning about and tasting the potential of seasonal ingredients, our guests were ready to throw on their aprons and get cooking. “Our table kept talking about how we are so excited to bring the Marzetti Simply dressings home to try to recreate some of the dishes ourselves,” said one attendee. 

As we experienced at our event, Marzetti Simply can be used to add flavor to a variety of sophisticated recipes. But we can also stock up on this line to quickly elevate a simple meal without sacrificing health or flavor (much needed on a weeknight). Adding just a drizzle to a bowl of your favorite veggies, or a protein bowl, can easily take a basic dish to the next level.