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Home food preservation the topic of Penn State Extension webinar

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. …
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 …

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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 …

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Port Jervis burger joint ranks among state’s best

Wednesday, April 23
UTICA, NY — The New York Beef Council (NYBC) has recently unveiled the top 10 finalists in the ninth annual Best NY Burger …

Tango Café opens at HPAC

Wednesday, April 23
HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Tango Café at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center recently announced its grand reopening will take place …
Sometimes, you just want a quality pizza pie—and that’s what you’ll get from Benji and Jake’s in Kauneonga Lake, NY.

A quality pie at Benji and Jake’s

Wednesday, April 23
KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Sometimes, you just want a quality pizza pie—and that’s what you’ll get from Benji and Jake’s.  …
Skip the ketchup; it’s time to jam.

Quick bacon jam

Wednesday, April 23
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 …
A platter of chicken piccata

An Italian odyssey

Wednesday, April 23
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. …

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 …

A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup

(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.

91 fast food breakfast sandwiches ranked by nutritional value

Wednesday, April 23
Hers analyzed 91 fast food breakfast sandwiches to find the best and worst options based on nutrition.

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Teachers and Nurses This May

Monday, April 21
(BPT) - Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and National Nurses Week (May 6–12) are dedicated times to recognize the vital …
How to effortlessly elevate outdoor entertaining

(BPT) - Whether it's a backyard gathering, a park picnic or a casual evening on the patio, spring and summer offer countless opportunities to entertain in the fresh air.Bezel, the newest addition to …

How one innovative company is addressing the rising costs of coffee

(BPT) - Whether it's served hot or iced, sweetened or black, coffee remains one of the most popular beverages in the United States — and the world. According to Drive Research, 73% of Americans …

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 …
I’ve always thought of my food and cooking columns as more anecdotal than instructive. They are passions that have guided my life for as far back as I can remember. Still, I hope I’ve …
PARKSVILLE, NY — Nestled next to the New Memories event space, the Double Up is a delicious and inventive dining spot that is making waves in Parksville. It combines delicious food, a creative …
CALLICOON, NY — Turn right off of Route 97, coming into the riverside hamlet of Callicoon from the south; follow 17B for a minute or two, and you’ll come across a slice house, sharing …
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Honey lemon ginger cough drops

Everybody wash your hands! Now, I don’t get out much these days, because I’m cooped up working at the farm, but from the reports I get from my help and extended family, the germs seem to …

Korean here and there

There is a compact area in Manhattan known as Koreatown. It is an ethnic enclave of businesses, spas, food shops, beauty salons and myriad Korean restaurants spanning 32nd to 36th streets between …

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Looking to sweeten up your Valentine's Day? These Cocoa Sprinkle Delights with Hershey's Hugs or Kisses are the perfect treat to share with your loved ones. They're easy …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New Munson Diner wins chili cook-off at Liberty Museum Harvest Fest

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 …

Holidays = Fellowship and food

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 …

the food out here

A whole lotta burrata

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. …
kim’s kitchen

Make this candle cake centerpiece

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! …
jude’s culinary journey

All ground up

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, …
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS PRESS RELEASE

Food safety tips for Thanksgiving

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 …
Our Country Home Fall 2024

Spiced Moroccan swordfish steaks

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. …
Our Country Home Fall 2024

Kitchen renovation 101

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 …

Eggs are likely the pinnacle breakfast food, but they require some work to be able to eat them on the go. Waffles too are right at the top of the list, yet require syrup or other additions to be …

I absolutely love Halloween. One of the biggest pleasures for me is that you get to dress up and be whatever you want to be. Plus, I love the ghoulish imagery, the creepy lights and the elements of …
Along with the fruit-and-vegetable crisper bins in my fridge, I have another long drawer where I keep a stock of cheese. I always have a minimum of half a dozen types on hand. For the most part, I …

MONTICELLO, NY — The Halal Hen, an eatery specializing in ethically sourced halal meat dishes, recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting. The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce …

Gone are the days of our hometown diners, complete with the breakfast accouterments beyond our own cupboards. Jelly? Here are a few flavors to choose from. Milk? Whole, half or skim? Syrup? Four …
I’ve noticed lately that I’m getting a lot of warnings in my social media feed regarding processed food. And a lot of that information is downright scary. Of course, you can’t …

My friend Dennis wasn’t easy. There were times I asked myself why we were friends. He was a conundrum, a mind-boggling mixed bag of traits. Immature, emotional, uncouth, inappropriate, a boor, …

“I want a snack.” “Let’s make lunch.” Why not both? Given a busy day on the farm, two things go hand in hand: slow-cooking meals that you can set and forget, …
Dedicated to the memory of Carol M. Simons (12/25/1934-6/26/2024) Regular readers of Kim’s Kitchen probably know that my dad, Jack I. Simons, taught me a great deal about flavor profiles …
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