Category Archives: Farm Stands

Black Twig: Tennessee Apple, Thriving on the Hudson

Posted on November 13, 2012 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews As Thanksgiving approaches, the harvest is winding down quickly in our corner of the Hudson Valley. Looking back, 2012 was mostly a banner year for produce (depending on location, of course — a late frost hit some). Despite being … Continue reading →

Posted in At Our Farmhouse, Beer + Cider, Farm Stands, Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Farms, Local Food | Tagged Black Twig apple, Empire apple, Hudson Valley, Mike Gonella, Montgomery Place Orchards, Tennessee apple, Tivoli Bread and Baking | Leave a comment

Apple (Pie) of My Eye

Posted on October 17, 2011 by upstatedowntown

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 →

Posted in Farm Stands, Food, Home Baking, Hudson Valley, Local Food | Tagged antique apples, apple pie, apple pie contest, Montgomery Place Orchard Farm Market | Leave a comment

Pick of the Late Summer Crop

Posted on August 19, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews Ahhh….the days of summer are passing ever so quickly. Why? How? I ask these same questions every year. At the start of summer, it seems we have all the time in the world. Eight weeks later—we find … Continue reading →