

Jen Cook's Help Bus aka Foodie Bus
What is that vehicle meandering down the road? It’s a traveling restaurant! It’s a classroom on wheels! It’s a disaster relief kitchen!...
Candice Smith
Apr 19, 20194 min read


Feeding Westchester - Giving the Gift of Food
Starting in early November I think a lot about food, and this obsession carries me right through New Year’s Day. I get out my mom’s...
Candice Smith
Dec 14, 20184 min read


Suffern Seniors Create The Giving Garden
There is nothing better than starting your day speaking with four high school seniors determined to make a difference. What started as a...
Janet irizarry
Nov 1, 20184 min read


Where in the World is Ric Orlando?
Who is that chef described as a pioneer of the Hudson Valley Farm to Table Cooking? Who is that guy with a quirky sense of humor and a...
Candice Smith
Jun 1, 20184 min read


BAKING MEMORIES 4 KIDS…ONE COOKIE AT A TIME!
What Do Chocolate Chip Cookies & Disney Have in Common? Making Happy Memories! Established in 2012 by cancer survivor Frank Squeo,...
Candice Smith
May 8, 20183 min read


All You Need is LOVE
Can you imagine having your restaurant staff prepare 1,200 hot meals a week for neighborhood kids? What about making a habit out of...
Candice Smith
Jan 30, 20183 min read


Sparrow’s Nest
If you’re looking for a good ways to give back and get some holiday shopping done, you might want to look at Sparrow’s Nest. “Sparrow’s...
Anne Maxfield
Dec 14, 20172 min read


Deising's Bakery in Kingston: A Sweet Way to Give Back to the Community
There's a lot more to Deising's Bakery in Kingston than just great food! See how they're giving back to the community one cake a
Candice Smith
Nov 16, 20173 min read


At the Family of Woodstock: A Thanksgiving Feast For All
BEING GRATEFUL...A THANKSGIVING FEAST FOR ALL Last Thanksgiving your turkey was a little dry, no one ate your string bean casserole, and...
Candice Smith
Nov 9, 20173 min read


O POSITIVE A FESTIVAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Inspirational murals and yoga for mom. Wellness seminars and Lagunitas craft beer for dad. Funk rock bands and a New Orleans-style...
Candice Smith
Sep 21, 20175 min read


FARM & FOOD PROGRAM HELPS TEENS EXCEL
How did your teenagers spend their summer? I met some teens who worked on Hudson Valley farms, made their own kale pesto and body scrubs,...
Candice Smith
Aug 31, 20174 min read


Apply Pressure and Elevate - O+ Festival
This past weekend, Poughkeepsie was alive with street musicians, mural artists and wellness professionals. The first annual O POSITIVE...
Candice Smith
Aug 10, 20172 min read