Leslie Lampert, founder, Ladle of Love, has been talking with her mouth full for 18 years.
Ladle of Love stands for consciously-sourced food, community support, and a caring work family. As the first locally-sourced, prepared-food brand in Westchester, Ladle of Love has nourished neighborhoods, businesses, food insecure, and frontliners with healthful, contemplative cuisine. In addition, Ladle of Love is the exclusive culinary team at The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, feeding the futures of 1,500 kids per week with hot, healthy, yummy meals.
In keeping with Ladle’s commitment to local focus, they are proud growers at their organic Love Garden in Bedford Hills where they carefully cultivate seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Plus, Love On The Run Catering sets up, stages, and serves the most beautiful celebrations.
Leslie was the honored owner of the first locally-sourced restaurant in Westchester, Cafe of Love, 2008 – 2018. She has been a loyal partner with Feeding Westchester for more than a decade, is on the Board of Directors at The United Way of Westchester/Putnam, and on the Foundation Board at Westchester Medical Center. She is also a member of The Westchester Business Council. Leslie launched the series, The Scrappy Chef, more than four years ago, which teaches how to use refrigerator rejects and gently-expired food to create delicious meals that save the planet, time, and money.
Leslie was Senior Editor at Ladies’ Home Journal Magazine for many years and was frequently featured as a TV spokesperson. She holds a BA from Skidmore College, attended Colgate University, and earned her Masters in Journalism from Boston University.
Leslie has three inspiring children, three grandchildren (her best teachers!), and lives in White Plains.
