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Just Desserts (on Martha Stewart Radio)

Posted on July 28, 2010 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Occasionally I “appear” as guest on Martha Stewart Radio’s show, Living Today, hosted by Mario Bosquez (part of the Sirius Satellite Radio network). Every Wednesday, the show features a wine segment (“Winesday) at 3:30 pm, when an invited wine expert brings in a few wines geared … Continue reading →

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Plum Delicious

Posted on July 25, 2010 by upstatedowntown

by Kathryn Matthews At end-July, local plums are top-of-mind. They’re things of beauty. Imperfectly round.  Smooth-skinned.  Typically purple, with subtle or dramatic variations, ranging from yellow and red-tinged, to gently lavender and midnight-blue. They’re not just good-looking…

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Year of the Plum

Posted on July 24, 2010 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Fruit trees are great windows into the growing season. In fact, our trees are a primary way for me to process the weather for any given spring-summer-fall period. No year is ever the same, and the trees … Continue reading →

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