

Top Holiday Desserts From Other Lands and Where to Find Them
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DESSERTS! GERMAN Deising’s Bakery will offer an array of Christmas cookie trays, stocking stuffers, holiday candies...
Candice Smith
Dec 11, 20172 min read


5 Ways to Celebrate an Ethnic Christmas in the Hudson Valley
This time of year makes me homesick for northern Minnesota. Even though the temperatures dip to -20 degrees and it’s illegal to make a...
Candice Smith
Dec 8, 20173 min read


Savona's Trattoria - Classic Italian with a Modern Twist
Savona’s Trattoria has been a fixture on the Kingston waterfront for over 10 years. Recently they decided to hop to the other side of the...
by Anne Maxfield
Dec 4, 20173 min read


Tea, Scones, Gifts & a Heart of Gold…Florrie Kaye's Tea Room
I have visited many tea rooms all throughout New England, but I have never spent 4 hours eating, shopping and chatting until I...
Candice Smith
Nov 30, 20173 min read


Top 5 Cookbooks of the Hudson Valley for Your Christmas List
The Hudson Valley abounds with great restaurants where you can enjoy the bounty of fresh ingredients from local farms. But what if you...
Janet irizarry
Nov 27, 20172 min read


What--No Turkey? My Top 6 Recipes for Thanksgiving
The other day, we were talking with a friend about Thanksgiving and comparing notes on what we were planning. Since there’s still time to...
Anne Maxfield
Nov 20, 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


Hudson Valley Hullabaloo
Want to get a jump on your holiday shopping, have fun, hear some music, support local artisans and grab some goodies to eat? Then hop...
Anne Maxfield
Nov 13, 20172 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


The Hoot Owl - Cooking it up in Pine Bush
Does this sound familiar? On a Friday night, after a week of work, you just want to go to a place where you can hang, relax, enjoy a nice...
Janet irizarry
Nov 6, 20173 min read


Butternut Squash With a Pair of Sauces
Butternut squash is usually something I need to be talked into. However, we were given a beautiful butternut squash from a friend’s...
Anne Maxfield
Nov 2, 20172 min read


Red Hook & the Chocolate Festival
See what's happening at the Chocolate Festival on Saturday in Red Hook.
Janet irizarry
Oct 30, 20172 min read


Helena's - Simply THE BEST Pierogies!
If you are only to have one pierogie in your life, it needs to be from Helena’s Specialty Foods. My first experience with Helena’s was...
Janet irizarry
Oct 26, 20173 min read


A Special Burgundy Dinner at The Amsterdam
La Paulée is a celebration of the grape harvest in Burgundy. This year Daniel Johnnes is partnering with The Amsterdam to bring you an eveni
Anne Maxfield
Oct 23, 20172 min read


DON’T YUCK MY YUM! A DAY AT KATCHKIE FARM
As I traipsed behind a bunch of 7-year-olds in a sheep pasture, one little girl looked disgustedly at my flimsy sandals and exclaimed...
Candice Smith
Oct 19, 20174 min read


JJ's2Go: Roast Pork and "Lots of Love Baby!"
The True Meaning of Comfort Food Some foods are comfort foods for different reasons. The Latin dish of roast pork, rice and beans is one,...
Anne Maxfield
Oct 16, 20172 min read


Crown Maple: Maple Syrup at its Finest
Crown Maple is more than just maple syrup. Come tour the grounds and taste their amazing varieties of maple syrup.
Anne Maxfield
Oct 12, 20172 min read


A RUNAWAY WEEKEND…. HUDSON VALLEY FESTIVALS
Sometimes girlfriends just have to runaway for a day. This happened to my friend and I over this past Columbus Day weekend. We needed...
Candice Smith
Oct 9, 20172 min read


Turning American Veterans Into American Farmers
“Farming is a surprisingly social yet isolated profession. You can spend an entire day talking to a group about subjects or experiences...
Candice Smith
Oct 5, 20175 min read


Apples: What Are Your Favorites?
What's your favorite apple? Do you like them sweet and Delicious (pun intended)? A classic McIntosh? Or do you just want to have a good...
Anne Maxfield
Oct 2, 20172 min read