Category Archives: Hudson Valley Farms

Off the Beaten Foodie Path: Another Fork in the Road

Posted on April 14, 2012 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews Surprise parties?  Cringe.  Surprise visits (as in “I’m downstairs in the lobby!”)?  Uh-uh. Don’t you dare.  Surprise gifts?  Unless you know my taste and size—I’d rather you didn’t… Obviously, I’m not big on surprises—unless they’re delicious. Our … Continue reading →

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Turkey on a Road Trip

Posted on November 26, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews There’s something romantic about a road trip.  It sparks my spirit of adventure.  So, this year, not only did we drive 8-1/2 hours to Pittsburgh to spend Thanksgiving with family…we also volunteered to cook the entire Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills: Produce. Produce. Produce.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by upstatedowntown

UpstateDowntown’s favorite Hudson Valley farm market and NYC farm stand Continue reading →

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Growing Organic, Against Odds

Posted on July 14, 2011 by upstatedowntown

UpstateDowntown discovers new Breezy Hill Orchard farm market in Rhinebeck. Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday Roast Chicken

Posted on April 9, 2011 by upstatedowntown

An easy-to-make and healthy roast chicken Continue reading →

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Feast on Happy Fowl (not Foul Chicken)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews Early spring in New York can be wet and wild, fluctuating between cold and mild; snow and rain.  The weather is raw, biting, often accompanied by windy lashings. As my body struggles to adjust to a season … Continue reading →

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Frozen! The Sweet Taste of Summer

Posted on February 4, 2011 by upstatedowntown

By Kathryn Matthews I confess: right about now, I’ve had my fill of root vegetables, from parsnips, carrots and rutabagas, to turnips and black radishes.  Yes, they’re locally available, in-season and tasty. But it’s been a long winter, and I … Continue reading →

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