Refrigerator-pickled garlic scapes

Every year I get asked what to do with these garlic scapes we sell. I love them so much I tend to snack on them fresh, enjoying that snap and hot bite that they give. But admittedly, that gets old …
Kim's Kitchen
Hector’s Inn’s annual Christmas Market happened in Bethel, NY this past December 1, and as always, there were a number of local artisans selling a wide variety of homemade, one-of-a-kind …
Simple Fare
My kitchen is an example of a circular economy. When it’s all running as per the plan, there’s no waste and it is a culinary example of a gift economy.  With my large garden, I …
Abbie Robbins, a 13-year-old eighth grader at the Homestead School’s Collaborative College High School (CCHS) is pictured tending to a new crop of mushrooms.

Of mushrooms and friendly fungi

Wednesday, June 25
HURLEYVILLE, NY — “Mushrooms are unique in the way they are structured; they all have different structures,” said Abbie Robbins, …
CCE is offering a farmers market panel to help regional farmers get involved in local farmers markets.

Kauneonga Lake Farm & Makers Market goes back outdoors

Wednesday, June 25
KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The Kauneonga Lake Farm & Makers Market is opening its outdoor summer season on Saturday, June 28. The …
A serving of chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and dried fruit

Getting back into the swing of things

Wednesday, June 25
I admit that when Janet and I were weekenders, there were often times when I resented having to cook all of our meals. It wasn’t …

Moka Origins to debut at NYC’s Fancy Food Show 

Wednesday, May 21
NEW YORK CITY — Moka Origins, the Pennsylvania-based craft chocolate and coffee company rooted in ethical sourcing and social …
Light and foamy, sweet and almost healthy

Strawberry pavlova

Wednesday, May 21
Spring is here and some of us are getting just a little tired of heavy, savory winter meals. I like beef and barley stew as much as …

NARROWSBURG, NY — There aren’t many places on Earth more beautiful than the Upper Delaware River (in your correspondent’s entirely unbiased opinion).  The restaurant The …

3 basic ingredients, a million possibilities: How small pizzerias succeed with uniqueness in an age of chain restaurants

While economic forces have streamlined many global dishes into uniform, predictable formats, pizza continues to thrive in all its messy and delicious variety.

How to pick the perfect streaming soundbar without breaking the bank

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(BPT) - Want to take your home entertainment to the next level? Adding a soundbar can transform your viewing experience with premium …

Unlock the Ancient Secret to Nutritious Meals and Snacks

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(Family Features) If you're looking for an easy way to add nutrients to your meals, the ancient grain sorghum could be the …

Entertaining Made Easy

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(Family Features) Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats offer a fresh and flavorful twist on sushi. You can also elevate your entertaining …

(BPT) - As Fourth of July nears and grills fire up across the country, pork is claiming its place at the center of the celebration. Grilling isn't just about cooking, it's a summer ritual steeped in …

(Family Features) Gearing up for outdoor entertaining this summer calls for seasonal decor, plenty of seating, yard games and more, but just about everyone’s favorite element is the main attraction: the food.
(BPT) - Summer brings fun in the sun and is often accompanied by packed schedules filled with travel, family gatherings and long days outdoors, making it easy to let wellness habits slip.However, …
(Culinary.net) Take it slow this summer with a shareable dessert perfect for lazy days in the sun.
I met my future husband in a local bar in which I worked and often spent my off-time drinking with the strange menagerie of customers who hung out there.  For weeks, Uzi sat at the bar, but …
NATIONAL — For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the …
ONLINE — For those interested in the fundamentals of home food preservation, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living on a Few Acres: Home Food Preservation,” from 6 p.m. …
UTICA, NY — The New York Beef Council (NYBC) has recently unveiled the top 10 finalists in the ninth annual Best NY Burger competition.  “After an exciting nomination and voting …
HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Tango Café at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center recently announced its grand reopening will take place on Thursday, May 1. The café invites the …
KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Sometimes, you just want a quality pizza pie—and that’s what you’ll get from Benji and Jake’s.  The establishment sits on the shore of …
Quick bacon jam

It happens to be the Easter season, and many folks are enjoying their smoked hams. After all, that is a classic entrée for all the Christian holidays. I got curious as to why that was and was …

An Italian odyssey

If you told me to imagine myself traversing just two or three streets for over five hours, I would say I couldn’t fathom the idea. Then again, if you mentioned I would be encountering two …

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA AND ONLINE — Penn State Extension will hold an in-person workshop, “Agronomy Scout School,” aimed at providing crop scouts with an overview of the fundamentals …
In a house with wee cherubs, dessert can be a contentious subject, especially following the decision to sufficiently clear one’s dinner portions. After a long day of overstimulation, natural …
NARROWSBURG, NY — On Thursday, April 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m., a community garden workshop will be held at the Big Eddy Brewing Company. It’s a chance to get ready for the new gardening …
REGION — There’s no argument: this is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. But locals and visitors both will find delicious meals on offer here as well—and during …
Food pantry to hold free community lunch

MILFORD, PA — The Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church invite the community to come together on Thursday, February 20—and every third Thursday of the …

Kettle chip crunch

I had a goal for 2024. That goal was to grow Hillstead Farm potatoes and turn them into kettle chips. I had hoped the Kennebec and Red Pontiac potatoes we have been growing for a few years would have …

jude’s culinary journey

Just taste it!

I was the youngest of three—all Baby Boomers. Food was undergoing a radical change during our childhoods, and our mother was a terrific cook who enjoyed trying new recipes. We weren’t …

Murder mystery dinner: ‘Rodney + Juliet’s Wedding’

ELDRED, NY —  The Eldred Preserve will present an evening of intrigue and suspense with a new romantic whodunit, “A Murder Mystery Dinner: Rodney + Juliet’s Wedding,” on …
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A little taste of Italy

HONESDALE, PA — It takes a special slice to win over the discerning readers of the River Reporter—and that’s what you’ll find at Two Guys from Italy, the restaurant and …

Apply for Edible Garden Project

LIBERTY, NY — Applications for the 2025 Catskill Edible Garden Project (CEGP) are now available at Sullivan180.org. Schools, daycare facilities and organizations serving youth in Sullivan …
the food out here

I’m dreaming of a white… Chili!

I’ve mentioned my wife’s famous white chili before in my columns as early as my fifth one back in June 2019 titled ‘Not so talkative turkeys.’ To my own personal amazement I …
jude’s culinary journey

Bedtime reading

A lot of people I know climb into bed at night with a good mystery. I, on the other hand, can be found clutching the works of the food writer. M.F.K. Fisher. She wrote extensively in the 1940s, was …

NY STATE - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers of the potential under-processing of Toms Juice Ginger and Lime, which is manufactured by Toms Juice LLC …

LIBERTY, NY — On a briskly cold October 19, hungry art lovers gathered at the Liberty Museum & Arts Center for the 30th annual Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off.  In addition to …
Over the Delaware River and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go. A nice lyric. A lovely cliché. Yet it’s not always the case. Not everyone has family with whom to spend …

It’s not often we get to cook with an ingredient that is more or less new to us. As a foodie family, we tend to at least know about a lot of foods—whether or not we use them all the time. …

Something happened while I snuck up on people as part of Burn Brae Mansion’s Dark Forest Fright Walk in Glen Spey, NY this past October… The holiday season snuck up on me! …
As a teenager, determined with gusto to live a healthy lifestyle, I cut out white flour, sugar and preservative-laden foods, as well as meat. For 30 years, I ate only fowl and fish. Long story short, …

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety …

Serves 3-4 I used one premade spice mixture in this recipe. You can get it online at specialty spice purveyors, but I will include the recipe for it at the end, should you want to make it yourself. …
This isn’t about replacing your funky old dishwasher, too small fridge, peeling cabinets or stained countertops—though my sister, Janet, and I did do a total makeover of our kitchen some …