Our family has been battling the sickness lately—influenza type B for those curious. Apparently it’s been going around lately and this just happened to be one of those times it got us …
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By Hunter Hill
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2/20/24
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HUDSON, NY — Nine Cakes Bakery is launching a line of mouthwatering jams this spring. On March 10, Nine Cakes will hold a tasting event; save the date and watch the bakery’s page for a …
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2/20/24
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GENEVA, NY — In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Cabbage Research and Development Program Advisory Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Monday, February 5 at 10 am.
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1/31/24
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My wife makes a lovely Alfredo sauce from scratch that is truly a delight whenever it graces our dinner table. That being said, for some reason we keep buying lots of jars of the stuff and have found …
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By HUNTER HILL
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1/24/24
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It’s late in July 1969 when farmer Max Yasgur, 49, agrees to allow the Aquarian Exposition—better known as the Woodstock Music and Art Fair—to happen on his property in Bethel, NY. …
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By KIM M. SIMONS
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1/23/24
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Good eats, bad boyfriend By JUDE WATERSTON Some years ago, I had a boyfriend named Gene. Once we were dating, I realized he was an odd bird: tense, awkward, and ill at ease in public. Before we …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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1/21/24
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There’s a special cookie for any self-respecting baker out there. One that means a little more to them because of where they first learned to bake it or who they baked it with.
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By Hunter Hill
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12/27/23
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“Hey! Would you consider doing a Sip and Paint class over at Pelkey’s Tavern?”
The question came from Shannon, a friend of mine who regularly attends my Sip and Paint …
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By KIM M. SIMONS
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12/27/23
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I went to the High School of Art and Design, a few blocks from Central Park in mid-town Manhattan. It was the ‘70s, and some of the best years of my life.
As far as I’m …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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12/27/23
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Way back yonder in the month of October—you know, a century ago—my wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary.
As per natural courtship rituals, it was upon my shoulders as …
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By HUNTER HILL
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11/21/23
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I’m pretty sure that everyone in the world loves music in some way, shape or form. I know I do.
Early on in my life, I wanted to play the drums. But my father, being of a certain age from …
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By KIM M. SIMONS
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11/21/23
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This coming fall will be our 10th visit to Mexico. My sister Janet and I have been to Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca; Oaxaca is our longest stay in one place.
We eat out a lot. Not all …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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11/21/23
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Thanksgiving is a cherished time when families come together and the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Let's have a look at some traditions with these classic Thanksgiving foods that have stood …
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By JENN POWELL
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11/20/23
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I fondly remember my mom’s thick, juicy, bone-in pork chops. The bit of fat clinging to the edges would get crisp and crunchy. We always had her homemade applesauce with the chops. That meal …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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10/24/23
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By the time you read this, another Halloween will be lurking in the shadows right around the corner. And chances are, you’ll have some time and/or money invested in preparing for it, because, …
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By KIM M. SIMONS
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10/24/23
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So if you read my outdoor article last month titled “Fundamental Foraging,” you would know my boys and I recently came into a good supply of mushrooms harvested from a tree near our …
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By HUNTER HILL
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9/27/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Local home bakers recently competed in the baking contests at the Wayne County Fair. The winners of the Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest were: First place—Stephanie Powers …
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9/20/23
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CALLICOON, NY — Have you always wanted to know more about fermentation? On Sunday, September 24 at the Callicoon Farmers Market, you can visit the Farm Arts Collective tent to get a hands-on …
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9/19/23
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Roscoe Beer Co. draws visitors from all over with its refreshing beer and delicious food offerings. The brewery celebrated its tenth anniversary over Labor Day Weekend with house brews, live music, …
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9/12/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Those who volunteer to prepare large quantities of food for the public may want to attend a Penn State Extension workshop titled “Cooking for Crowds: A …
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8/23/23
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