What Do Chocolate Chip Cookies & Disney Have in Common? Making Happy Memories! Established in 2012 by cancer survivor Frank Squeo, Baking Memories 4 Kids sends children with life threatening and terminal illnesses to Florida to enjoy a full week at Orlando’s theme parks. The program is funded by proceeds raised from their holiday cookie sale. Headquartered in the Hudson Valley (Valley Cottage, NY), Baking Memories 4 Kids has surprised 93 families with an all-expense paid t

Who doesn't like a good movie, especially one about a restaurant and a sassy chefs? Oh, and did we mention, it supports a great cause. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 29th and come enjoy the premier of "The Sassy Chef", a special film written, produced and featuring individuals supported by the Arc in collaboration with The Art Effect. It's all a part of An Evening of Discovery:A Night on the Red Carpet, the annual signature benefit event put on by the Arc of Dutchess

A home-made meal delivered to your doorstep. A warm smile and a big hug! Lots of love & well wishes! All of this is only a part of the wonderful service provided by the Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley which provides two meals, twice a week, to the families of caregivers and children diagnosed with any type of cancer. HISTORY Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley was created in 2012 with the simple idea of cooking for the families of local moms diagnosed with cancer. The d

Even for experienced chefs, feeding 300 people is a challenge. Especially when you don’t know what’s going to be on the menu until you hit the kitchen. That’s why the first HVEats Heroes are Chef Mark Margiotta of Brasserie 292 and his brother, and sous chef, Jesse. On May 3Oth they have generously offered to take over take over the kitchen for the Lunch Box at Dutchess Outreach allowing the staff to attend a day-long conference and retreat. If you’re not familiar with it, Du