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Author Archives: upstatedowntown
Beware: Killer Deer! (Especially in November)
By Christopher Matthews It’s November, and deer season is upon us… And in Dutchess County, NY, where the white-tailed deer population has expanded to ridiculous heights, it’s hard to say who is hunting whom this time of year…
Healthy Eating Made Simpler…
By Kathryn Matthews The holiday eating season officially starts this Thursday, November 24th. When confronted by an onslaught of tempting foods, what will you put on your plate? Forget strict dietary “rules”. Instead, visualize the Healthy Eating Plate created by Harvard School of … Continue reading
A Hot Posse of Paso Whites
By Christopher Matthews Paso Robles, located halfway between San Francisco and LA along California’s Central Coast, is a happening place…right now!
Apple (Pie) of My Eye
By Kathryn Matthews I take pie seriously. For the last two years, I baked my best for Montgomery Place Orchard Farm Market’s annual antique apple pie contest held in mid-October. It’s always great fun …and nearly impossible to predict the … Continue reading
Wash Your Hands (A Lot); Get Sick Less
By Kathryn Matthews On a recent Friday evening at peak commuter rush hour, I boarded the Metro North train at Grand Central, sinking into my seat with seconds to spare. I hadn’t noticed my seatmate. But she soon got my … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Wellness
Tagged cold and flu, hand washing hygiene, preventing infection
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Pinot Pleasure…in Germany
By Christopher Matthews Quick: name a German wine. Bet it’s a Riesling. And not for nothing: Germany is by far the world’s biggest producer of the noble grape, as well as the international benchmark for Riesling styles and excellence — from delicate, shimmering off-dry Kabinetts, to … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Wine, Wine + Food
Tagged Baden, Dr. Heger, Erste Lage, Franz Keller, German Wine Institute, Kaiserstuhl, Messmer, Pfalz, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Schwarzer Adler, VDP
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Classic Lunch Box Cookie Makes the Grade
By Kathryn Matthews Kids love these bite-sized munchables, a tribute to a beloved trifecta: butter + oatmeal + chocolate chips. But I’ve got to give credit where it’s due: this is my mother’s recipe. It was a huge hit with … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Home Baking
Tagged chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies, healthier sweets, kid-friendly cookies, lunchbox treats
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Best Hudson Valley Wines (Right Now)
By Christopher Matthews Here at Upstate-Downtown, we’ve been distracted lately by some unruly house guests, namely Irene and Lee. And while we didn’t fare as badly as our neighbors on the west side of the Hudson River, in the Catskills, … Continue reading
At the Stove: Five Easy Pieces
By Kathryn Matthews Where farmers’ markets, farm stands and gardens bloom….our late summer go-to dishes are fresh, flavorful, healthful and, most importantly, easy to cook. Produce at peak flavor needs little manipulation. For tips on choosing produce, see “Pick of … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health, Home Cooking, Wellness
Tagged fresh cooked corn, fresh tomato sauce, new potato salad, steamed Asian eggplant, Summer squash, zucchni
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