GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Come celebrate Maple Month at Taste NY at the Western NY Welcome Center in Grand Island, on Sunday, March 15, 2020, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a prepared breakfast featuring local maple products in a four star menu: French toast casserole with maple syrup (Sage Family Maple), meat or veggie egg frittatas (Dick & Jenny’s), sliced apples with maple cream (Merle Maple), juice, milk, coffee, or tea. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children. Included in the event is the opportunity to create two hands-on maple recipes at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and a fun children’s story-time at noon.
As a part of Maple Month, Taste NY has developed a Maple Madness promotion- a way to sample different local maple products throughout the Taste NY Market every Saturday of the month! Fill out a bracket with your favorite Maple Madness choices and earn 15% off your Taste NY purchase and a 10% discount online at shoptasteny.com.
The Market showcases a wide variety of dairy products; craft beer and other specialty beverages; New York sauces, snacks, and syrups; preserved and pickled products; locally made ice cream; sandwiches and baked goods; coffee and tea; and artisan gifts.
The Taste NY Market is actively seeking new vendors for the store and special events. For more information email erietasteny@cornell.edu.
About Taste NY
Taste NY, launched by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2013, highlights the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced, or processed in New York State. The program, which is overseen by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, has created opportunities for local producers to showcase their goods at a variety of venues throughout the State and at large public events, such as the Great New York State Fair and the Barclays Tournament at Bethpage State Park. It has also helped the farms and companies participating in the program to reach more customers, increase online sales, and expand the processing capacity of their business. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses also support the State’s farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products.
New York products sold under Taste NY branding are available in more than 70 locations throughout the State.
Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Renee Day at 716-773-0970 or rdd68@cornell.edu by March 14th, 2020.
About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) uses local experience and research-supported solutions to build stronger communities. CCE Erie provides educational programs to county residents in Agriculture and Food Systems, 4-H Youth Development, Nutrition, and Consumer Horticulture. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information visit erie.cce.cornell.edu
Taste NY Store at the Western NY Welcome Center
1999 Alvin Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072
Facebook: WESTERN NY WELCOME CENTER
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County