From pies and jams to cherry balsamic short ribs—cherry season inspires creativity in commercial and home kitchens alike throughout the Hudson Valley. The taste of those succulent orbs just says
Michael McDonough’s Tongore Brook Farm, a small, family-owned farm in Stone Ridge (Ulster County) is as green as they come. Solar and geothermal energy power the greenhouse where certified organic
There will be plenty to party about during this year’s Cider Week Hudson Valley, a 10-day celebration that kicks off Friday, June 7 and runs through Sunday, June 16. New
Move over kombucha, there’s a new health trend in town, and it’s becoming just as famous. Cannabidiol (CBD), an oil derived from the cannabis plant (marijuana), has cropped up in
A STAR IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S food scene, the Westchester Wine & Food Festival draws more than 7,000 visitors from the tri-state region to sample what the area’s top chefs, sommeliers and specialty food
THE BEST-KEPT SECRET at The CIA (aka The Culinary Institute of America) may be The Egg, a food court-style student dining hall that also is open to the public. The fare is
RICHARD AND MARY ANNE ERICKSON’S Blue Mountain Bistro sat at the intersection of the Glasco Turnpike and Rt. 212 in the middle of nowhere on the back way to Woodstock
Glorie Farm Winery 2016 Tart cranberry and pomegranate, cooked herbs and more than a hint of citrus peel lead to a charming, spicy, green herbs-and-pepper finish, with a lingering, gentle tannin.
CONVERSATIONS WITH WINE LOVERS INEVITABLY include discussion of terroir, a French term that generally refers to how the environmental elements in which a wine is produced affect the character of
“Desert” is not a word that usually comes to mind when describing the Hudson Valley’s extraordinary landscape of panoramic river views, grazing cows and verdant orchards. Yet, parts of many
A DESIRE TO SHARE A TASTE of home with others inspired chef Yangji Lama and his wife Karma to make and sell momos homemade Himalayan dumplings—to the public, or at
Catskill Provisions Chocolate Honey Truffles, Honey Whiskey Truffles These decadent, handcrafted chocolate truffles, infused with local raw wildflower honey, make any party or gathering something special. Catskill Provisions’ owner Clair
Apples Apples and cider define a large part of Hudson Valley heritage. Until the 1930s, when Florida and California entrepreneurs began to market orange juice, people drank more cider than
Mohonk Mountain House The sprawling, Victorian-style Mohonk Mountain House is situated on 1,325 acres of wooded land beside a sparkling lake. Guests can kick back and take in the rugged
There’s a new entertaining model that’s catching on: the cookbook club. Like a book club, members choose a book, but instead of a novel it’s a cookbook from which each
Top Dog Perfection (n): 1. The state of being perfect. 2. A simple hot dog, split down the middle, grilled on both sides in a lightly toasted bun, topped with
Farm-to-table dining doesn’t always mean bringing the food off the farm. Some farms are welcoming diners to visit and enjoy a freshly prepared meal. Whether they’re partnering with local chefs
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back this October 28 to November 10!
