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The New York Botanical Garden hosted The Edible Academy Family Garden Picnic, a celebration of organic vegetable gardening and cooking, on Sunday, September 27. Taking place in the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden, the afternoon of outdoor discovery featured special guests Chef Carla Hall, co-host of ABC’s The Chew, and chefs from Mario Batali restaurants: Andy Nusser and Anthony Sasso. The attendees were treated to a picnic and live cooking demonstrations. Pictured, (r) Katie Corricory and (far r) Ajay Bedi with creations made at the Pickle Making stand ran by (l-r) Susanne Costa, Veronica Gayanelo and Sheryl Solomon. (Insert) (l-r) Frances Hornbostel and Alexandra Rowe help prepare fruits and veggies for Chef Anthony Sasso as he speaks to the crowd.Photo by Laura Stone
Kita Beschle gets a little help from her magnifying glass, while Pete Holmberg digs for worms.
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(l-r) Alexandra Rowe and Frances Hornbostel were excited to meet The Chew host, Carla Hall during the event.
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Kiya Beschu00e4le harvests a carrot from the Edible Garden.
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(r) Katie Corricory and (far r) Ajay Bedi with creations made at the Pickle Making stand ran by (l-r) Susanne Costa, Veronica Gayanelo and Sheryl Solomon.
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(l-r) Frances Hornbostel and Alexandra Rowe help prepare fruits and veggies for Chef Anthony Sasso as he speaks to the crowd.
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(l-r) High school student volunteers, Julie Gayanelo (l) and Sofia Blandon help serve up ingredients at the tortilla making exhibit.
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