

Cheese Louise: Equal Opportunity Cheese Lovers
One of the things that has never appealed to me about services like Blue Apron (which I admit to never trying) is the thing that must...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 31, 20172 min read


Angry Orchard Entertains With Cider Pairings and a Farm Dinner
How do you feel about hard cider? While local distilleries have been getting a lot of notice lately, what’s been trending is the move to...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 27, 20173 min read


KEEGAN ALES GIVING MORE THAN JUST GREAT BEER
“Think local, give local and live local perfectly describes Tommy Keegan,” said Christine Hein, Executive Director of People’s Place, a...
Candice Smith
Jul 24, 20173 min read


Brunch at the Roundhouse
When was the last time you had a great meal at a restaurant with a view, or in a picturesque location? I would have said the same thing...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 20, 20173 min read


GLYNWOOD APPRENTICES SHOW PASSION FOR HUDSON VALLEY FARMING
“People in the Hudson Valley have a strong sense of place. They adore the views, the hiking, the food and the landscape. Agriculture is...
Candice Smith
Jul 17, 20174 min read


Smorgasburg Upstate
Smorgasburg in NYC is a big deal. Part food hall, part flea market, part craft fair, it’s become a must-do for the hip and cool. So I was...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 13, 20172 min read


Meyer’s Olde Dutch Opens in Beacon
Meyer’s Olde Dutch is the latest addition to the Beacon food scene. Brian Arnoff of Kitchen Sink fame has created a casual burger place,...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 10, 20172 min read


Farm to Still at Gardiner Liquid Merchantile
Move over Farm-to-Table here comes Farm-to-Still. If you grew up like me, where a gin and tonic was a gin and tonic and an Amaretto sour...
Janet irizarry
Jul 6, 20173 min read


Baby Arugula, Fresh Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds in a Lemon Vinaigrette
One of the first chefs to be working in and offering cooking classes in Poughkeepsie’s new Underwear Factory kitchen, Chef Wayne Homsi,...
Janet irizarry
Jul 3, 20171 min read


The Amsterdam
The Amsterdam, in Rhinebeck has had a lot of press. What did we think of it?
Anne Maxfield
Jun 29, 20173 min read


Cooking With Your Cardiologist?
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL WEAVES TOGETHER COOKING, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION I think it would be great fun to chop onions...
Candice Smith
Jun 26, 20174 min read


Obviously You Need a Bold Flavor…
If you're going to be sending strawberry-rhubarb crisp to outer space. Ulster County BOCES culinary students Angelina Violante, Sara...
Anne Maxfield
Jun 22, 20172 min read


Tour Italy with Chef Marcus Guiliano
If you’re a fan of Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville NY, wouldn’t it be fun to travel with Chef Marcus Guiliano to some of his favorite...
Janet irizarry
Jun 19, 20172 min read


Aba's Falafel Sets Roots in Rhinebeck
For those not familiar, a falafel is a Middle Eastern favorite generally made from mashed chickpeas, spices such as cumin, coriander and...
Janet irizarry
Jun 15, 20173 min read


CIA Students to Hold Charity Dining Events
If your dream summer evening includes fabulous food, breathtaking views, and music under the stars, make reservations for the CIA’s...
Candice Smith
Jun 12, 20173 min read


Restaurants Bring Support to Wappingers Fire Victims
What are you doing this weekend? Well, fuggedaboutit! Change of plans. A fire last week on Wappinger’s Falls Main Street, has brought...
Janet irizarry
Jun 8, 20172 min read


Gourmet Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep
“What’s for dinner?” If the thought of figuring out one more meal, shopping and cooking it makes you crazy, we’ve got a great solution...
Janet irizarry
Jun 5, 20172 min read


10 Things NOT to do at a Farmers' Market
It's getting to be peak farmers' market season and we thought you might want a few tips on how to make shopping farmers' markets a great...
Janet irizarry
Jun 1, 20173 min read


An Extraordinary Dessert Experience
Dessert, the grand finale of the Chef’s Table at Mohonk Mountain House is truly spectacular and at some point in your life, you deserve...
Anne Maxfield
May 30, 20172 min read


Feeding a Crowd - Local Chef Gives Back
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...
Janet irizarry
May 26, 20172 min read

