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Food

There’s Been A Black Currant Resurgence, And Here’s Why

By Abby Luby How do you rescue a fruit from a century of obscurity, turn it into a local farming industry and sell it as a power drink? That’s the first question I asked Hudson Valley black currant farmer Greg Quinn, the mastermind behind the black currant resurgence, and

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Community

The Rural We: Georgia VanZutphen

Georgia VanZutphen, a former OB/GYN nurse, moved to the Hudson Valley from the Albany area about 10 years ago upon her retirement. “Life reinvented for me revolves around my love for the lakes and the Hudson River Valley,” she says, which led to her involvement in the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

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Parties

Hancock Shaker Village Undergoes A Revival

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. It was a hoedown scheduled on what turned out to be one of the steamiest (and later, summer-stormiest) of the year, but that didn’t stop supporters from flocking to Hancock Shaker Village’s Summer Revival on Saturday, Aug. 20. Much of the credit for

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Parties

Tea For Two Hundred In 100 Degrees

Rachel Louchen reports from Washington. You could hardly find a better venue for a garden party than charming Washington with its renovated farmhouses and rolling pastures — the entire town oozes New England charm, even as the heat index hit 108 degrees. On Saturday, August 13, the 19th annual Tea For

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Food

Lil' Deb's Oasis: An Ever-Evolving Art And Food "Installation"

By Jamie LarsonLil’ Deb’s Oasis, in Hudson, New York, is a hard restaurant to define. And that’s enticing. Painted up like a tiki bar, yet still retaining the comfort of a local diner, Oasis feels fresh and relevant in a way you might intellectualize a modern art exhibit.

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Community

Grillsdale: Major Sizzle At A Grilled Food Feast in Hillsdale

By Lisa Green When Joanna Virello moved to Hillsdale, New York from the city, the food publicist knew she wanted to do a food event. “This is God’s country,” she says. “I wanted to shine a spotlight on the town.” That spotlight will shed a glow on not just

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Real Estate

18th Century, Updated

The Stephen Terrill House, a circa 1750 Saltbox in Roxbury, was preserved and expanded during the 1950s. The residence now encompasses over 2,200 square feet. The first floor of the house has the eat-in kitchen, center hallway, large great room, library, office and master suite. The second floor has

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Real Estate

Original Character

Built in 1930, this updated classic Saltbox has retained all the original character associated with the style. Situated on a grassy corner lot in Pittsfield near other period homes, the property features spacious rooms, an eat-in country kitchen, butler's pantry, family room and a sunroom overlooking the fenced-in

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Real Estate

Horse And Home

This 1757 Saltbox in Morris evokes some serious Revolutionary War spirit with its one-of-a-kind hewn beams and wide-board pine floors. The house is located on a horse farm that includes a seven-room caretaker's cottage with an attached former blacksmith shop, main barn with heated tack room, second barn,

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Real Estate

Chatham Saltbox

A Saltbox might bring to mind a darkened house of days past, but this home is filled with natural light (thanks to the high ceilings) and lots of space. The serene seven-acre setting in Chatham includes an inground swimming pool and a deck. The open kitchen and dining room flow

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Real Estate

Reproduction Of A Classic

Surrounded by nearly 10 acres, this Great Barrington home has a pitched, sloped roof that declares it distinctly Saltbox. Built in 1986 and a wonderful reproduction of the Saltbox style, details include crown moldings, two fireplaces, classic covered porch and a first-floor master. There is an updated kitchen, numerous entertainment

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Real Estate

Sustainable Saltbox

This classic Saltbox in Norfolk takes a green spin with solar panels, advanced air handling systems, sustainably-harvested bamboo wood floors, and full insulation. Because the custom-built house is situated to take advantage of passive solar heat, the result is low operating costs. There is an open kitchen that flows into

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