SEASONAL GUIDES
A complete look at garden planning in spring. Click here for book recommendations, local events, and plant sales.
Sugar shacks around the Hudson Valley are offering tours, festivals and pancake breakfasts during this month, culminating in two maple weekends: March 20, 21 and the 27, 28. See a list of events and locations.Blog Posts
Local news: Outstanding in the Field coming to Catskills
Outstanding in the Field, the traveling group that celebrates food at the source, will host a 2010 dinner at the Mountain Berry Farm in Roscoe. Farmer Rick Bishop was called a farmer with a cult following by New York magazine, for introducing fingerling potatoes to New York City and popularizing the Tristar strawberry.
Outstanding will release the full detai… Continue
Posted by Meghan E. Murphy on March 12, 2010 at 4:12am — 1 Comment
Events
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Forest Garden Immersion Series 2010
February 26, 2010 at 6pm to July 31, 2010 at 7pm – The Ashokan Center, Ashokan, NY, Camp Epworth, High Falls, NY
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Tours and tastings at Tuthilltown Spirits
February 27, 2010 at 11am to February 26, 2011 at 6pm – Gardiner - New Paltz
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Bread Making Workshop
March 15, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – /root: the grassroots tech cafe (pronounced slashroot)
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Tractor Safety Certification Course for Teens
March 18, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Stone Ridge Fire Hous
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NY Maple Festival & Open House
March 20, 2010 from 9am to 4pm – Dutchess County Fair Grounds
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FRUITS OF THE WOODS
The announcement of the Mid Hudson Mycological Association morel walks at the CIA and on the Rosendale Rail Trail are harbingers that mushroom huntin' season is around the corner.Those of us who love gathering in the woods, need not oil up our shot guns, but there are things we can do to prepare. Some key supplies you should gather up in coming weeks: a basket, a folding knife, and a good bug spray. Some folks also bring paper lunch bags to keep mushrooms separated.
You'll also want to check out our list of recommended reading and click here to share some recipes in our forum. Mushrooms are best cooked fresh, so having a recipe and ingredients on hand is essential.
Other mushroom haps
Grow your own mushroom workshops: March 23, April 13, and May 2
Shiitake Growing Workshop, March 27
Morel Mushroom Lecture, April 22
2010 Northeast Mushroom Foray: Sept. 23 to 26, registration required
RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS MONDAY
There are two weeks to enjoy Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, when you can get a prix-fixe lunch for $20 or a three-course dinner for $28. Restaurants are also extending the offer on weekends this year.Can't decide? Read about four chefs detailing their special offerings, from duck confit and cabbage to braised short rib with roasted onion bread pudding.
Or read recommendations from our members. Lauren Papot suggests Beso and 36 Main in New Paltz. Kristin Nelson likes Back Yard Bistro in Montgomery.
Click here to tell us about your favorite spots.
Forum
Your Best Wild Mushroom Recipes 1 Reply
Before you head into the woods to collect delectable mushrooms, you should have a plan! These fruits are best eaten at their freshest - meaning having a few recipes and ingredients on hand is essen…
Started by Meghan E. Murphy in Recipes. Last reply by Meghan E. Murphy 12 hours ago.
Veritas Farms Vegetable CSA - Both Sides of the Hudson!
We've got two ways & two locations for our Certified Naturally Grown vegetables this season, starting in June. Mondays you'll find us at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, from 4pm-7pm. Their membe…
Started by Stephanie Turco in Food sources 1 day ago.
Recommendations for an Indecisive Diner During Restaurant Week 5 Replies
Eek! More than 100 restaurants to choose from!Restaurant week is March 15 to the 28. I love trying new things and traveling new places. Where should I go? I'd like to mix it up with a little bit of r…
Tagged: week, restaurant
Started by Meghan E. Murphy in Food sources. Last reply by LaurenPapot 1 day ago.
new source for local information 3 Replies
I just went to the kickoff for the Orange County Bounty web site. The site is a great data base of local farms, farm markets and restaurants supporting the local movement, The site is only 2 days o…
Started by Jerry and Susan Crocker in Farm Issues. Last reply by Joyce Henion Mar 10.
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- Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet on March 28, 2010 from 5pm to 7pm
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- MHMA Walk: Morel #1 on May 8, 2010 from 8:30am to 12pm
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