The Courkat Cocktail Is a Spicy Twist on Lemonade
Megan Wilson
If a spicy cocktail is what you seek, go for Orange County Distillery’s Courkat cocktail, which pairs lemonade and lime juice with jalapeno slivers.
Megan Wilson
This Gallagher Spritz Recipe Is All About Summer Flavors
Megan Wilson
If an Aperol spritz is your go-to drink, try this riff from Goodnight Kenny, which adds watermelon for a delightfully seasonal touch.
This Prickly Peter Cocktail Is Fresh & Zesty
Megan Wilson
Featuring Hudson Valley vodka and fruity touches, this prickly pear cocktail recipe from Cooper’s Daughter in Claverack is just the thing for warmer weather.
Sfoglini Leads the Way With Plant-Based Pastas in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
Food trend forecasters have declared 2023 to be the year of plant-based and alternative grain pastas.
Tinned Fish Is the Social Media Trend You Need to Try
Megan Wilson
Tinned fish is the latest social media obsession (have you heard about the tinned fish date night trend on TikTok?) and it goes way beyond tuna. Here’s a look at the rise of this old-school food.
The Lemon Squeeze Is Not Your Average Piano Bar in New Paltz
Megan Wilson
Two New Paltz alums return to their old stomping grounds to open an upscale piano bar, The Lemon Squeeze, named after one of their favorite hikes.
6 Maple Syrup Bottles to Stock up on in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
We may be a bit biased, but the Hudson Valley produces some of the best maple syrup we’ve ever tasted. Here are six to try, give as gifts, or ideally both!
The Best Gifts for Foodies, According to Hudson Valley Chefs
Megan Wilson
Shopping around for the perfect present for the food lover or home cook in your life? Treat them to the truly good stuff with one of these picks.
3 Specialty Kitchen Stores to Shop at in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
Treat yourself (or a fellow foodie) to a kitchen refresh by swapping out your dull, tired tools and utensils for fresh versions from this trio of specialty kitchen stores.
9 Spices Every Hudson Valley Home Cook Needs to Try
Megan Wilson
If your go-to seasonings are the usual suspects—salt, pepper, maybe a dash of dried oregano or onion powder, it’s high time to switch it up. Expanding your spice game is the easiest way to elevate your home cooking and sample other cultures. Read on for some flavorful ideas.
Sugarshack Mushrooms: All About Fungi & Health Benefits
Megan Wilson
We chatted with mushroom expert Alisa Javits of New Paltz’s Sugarshack Mushrooms and learned why she loves them—and why you should, too.
Darlings Dishes up Southern Fare in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
If you visited the Postage Inn before it closed in 2021, the Route 32 locale is now nearly unrecognizable. Since Madi Taylor and Luke Peters took over last October, the
Veggie Gardening 101: How to Grow Your Own in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
Love the idea of home-grown veggies but have no clue where to start? We asked an expert who assured us that it’s not too late (or too difficult) to plant
What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
As of March 2021, marijuana is legal in New York State. Hudson Valley legislators agree that decriminalization of cannabis promises both social and economic benefits in our region, but it’s
Reserva Wine Bar Tempts With a Curated Vino List and Small Bites in Beacon
Megan Wilson
Beacon has its fair share of watering holes (think Wonderbar, Melzingah Tap House, The Vinyl Room) but has been lacking a wine-focused spot for nearly a year—until now. Opened last
3 Scrumptious, Sour, and Spicy Kimchi Brands to Try in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
Spicy, flavor-packed, and uber healthy thanks to probiotics from fermentation, kimchi is a superfood trend (thanks to its probiotic benefits) that shows no sign of slowing down. If you’ve never
8 Kitchen Essentials Every At-Home Hudson Valley Chef Needs
Megan Wilson
Even if you aren’t ready for a reno, we bet your tools and small appliances could use an upgrade. We asked top chefs and Valley residents Dan Kluger and Michael
How to Give Your Hudson Valley Kitchen the Refresh It Deserves
Megan Wilson
After two years of being stuck at home and trying countless DIY food trends, you may be inspired to give your kitchen a refresh. We spoke with local designers to
