Rural Intelligence (Page 326)

Style

Spring Garden Tips (Tip #1: Don't Rush It)

By Madaline Sparks Spring is definitely not busting out all over! Two weeks ago, when it hit 73º, and the air held that promise of the season to come, I did spot daffodil and daylily shoots that were up about two inches, so that proves it is coming… eventually. This

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Food

Recipe: Butternut Squash And Turkey Chili

Recipes from The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm are those used to to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen. Madeleine Fischer, program coordinator at The Sylvia Center, offers recipes that they cook with the youth, teens

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Parties

New Lebanon's Bicentennial Kicks Off With A Cookbook

Lisa Green reports from New Lebanon. A few years ago, we offered 10 Things To Love About New Lebanon, New York, and this year, all those things will be included in the "greatest hits" during the town’s bicentennial celebration. The celebratory events launched on Saturday, March 3

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Community

The Wick: A Large, Full-Service Hotel Opens In Hudson

The Wick, Hudson's newest hotel, keeps an aura of its past as a former candle and soap factory.

By Jamie Larson

Real Estate

Berkshire Barn

In Sheffield, this magical property is an ideal blend of country comfort with hip chic style.

By Lisa Green

Real Estate

Colonial Period

This Colonial Revival, built in 1884 by a former Norfolk selectman, has retained its period details. Some 19th-century touches include high ceilings, large windows with original glass, fir floors, thick doors with brass hinges and knobs, and chestnut stairs. The first floor has a large foyer, library, living room, dining

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Real Estate

Modern Country Retreat

On 45 acres in Copake, this modern residence enjoys views of rolling fields and surrounding woodlands. Thoughtfully designed to interact with the outdoors as much as possible, the interior has multiple access points to wrap decking, porches, and patios. The central living room has a marble-clad fireplace; the gracious kitchen

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Real Estate

Delightfully Victorian

This updated 1863 Victorian is privately set at the end of a cul-de-sac on the edge of the Village of Millbrook. The kitchen was renovated only a few years ago with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. There is a breakfast room with beamed ceilings, cozy living room,

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Real Estate

City Cottage

Rose Cottage is an English-style cottage in Hudson. Originally built in the 19th century, the home offers radiant-heated cement floors, an entrance foyer, a living room with a new wood-burning fireplace and French doors, and a large kitchen area. The kitchen's energy-efficient windows overlook the double-lot yard, which

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Food

What’s Better Than Cheese and Crackers? Spicy-Cheesy Crackers

By Lisa Fielding ofSecret Ingredients Cheese and crackers are the perfect cocktail food. And the only thing better in my book are crispy, buttery, spicy cheese crackers. They melt in your mouth, look impressive on a serving tray and people will think you are a mad baker. The truth is,

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Community

Try Something Ewe: BGHV's Baby Goat Weekend

If you never attended summer camp, you can make up for it here.

By Amy Krzanik

Community

The Rural We: Peter Spears

Actor, writer and director Peter Spears, who lives in the Hudson Valley, was a producer of the film "Call Me By Your Name." He has appeared in several television series and had starring roles in movies such as "Something’s Gotta Give", "Cries from the

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