Rural Intelligence (Page 344)

Food

Recipe: Blueberry Pie

By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients I’m often asked when I started cooking and I answer emphatically that the seminal moment occurred when I was six years old. I was visiting my favorite place on earth: my paternal grandparents’ ranch in Orange Cove, Calif. My grandparents were “ranchers” and

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Wellness

Greet The New Year With A Detox Smoothie

We know it’s a bit hard to think about recipes so soon after the holidays. But we think you’ll appreciate this one, because it’s a bracing smoothie that’ll literally make you feel better about whatever (or however much) you’ve eaten. And it goes right along

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Style

Woodworker Peter Superti's Craftsmanship Leads The Design

By Jamie Larson Craftsmanship and design, form and function, vision and execution: the successful balance of these convergent concepts is what makes the furniture of local woodworker Peter Superti so alluring. His master trick? He does it all by hand. No shortcuts. “I have a certain philosophy,” said Superti, who

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Style

The High-Performance Home, Part 9: Move-In Ready

It’s been a little over a year since we began watching the building of an energy-efficient house in Egremont, Mass. The architects, Rona Easton and Lonn Combs of EASTON+COMBS, based in New Marlborough, Mass. allowed Rural Intelligence to look over their shoulders (and those of their client)

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Food

Troutbeck, A Food And Lodging Legend, Is Reborn

Photos: Tanya Blum By CB Wismar If you are local to the Litchfield Hills, the Berkshires or the Hudson Valley, then venture to Troutbeck for the food. You should not be disappointed. If you are bent on exploring the area, then add to your sojourn a night at one of

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Parties

Martini Tasting Party Boosts Torrington FISH And Five Points Gallery

CB Wismar reports from Torrington. Billed as “festive and very merry,” the Dec. 6 "Deck The Halls" Martini Tasting Party hosted by Five Points Gallery certainly lived up to its promotion. Revelers bought tickets for the opportunity to sample, mix and mingle with fellow partygoers amid the stunning

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Community

The Rural We: Val Shaff

Germantown, New York resident Val Shaff calls herself the “quintessential valley girl” — the Hudson Valley, that is. She grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson and went to Bard College before moving to New York City to start her career. Shaff specializes in photographing animals, capturing the “soul to soul” contact

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Real Estate

Stylish Single

This stunning one-level house showcases style inside and out, with total privacy in Litchfield on close to 12 acres. The home's exterior is covered in weathered gray vertical wood siding, which is at the forefront of current color trends. There's a kitchen with breakfast nook,

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Real Estate

Cali Style

Inspired by California style, this single-level home was architect designed with attention to detail. The interior has a gourmet kitchen/family room with fireplace, butler’s pantry, a formal dining room and a formal living room (both with fireplaces), and two home offices. There are vaulted ceilings throughout the

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Real Estate

Architect's Level

This contemporary masterpiece is privately located in Hillsdale. Created by noted architect Adam Rolston, the clean design allows for a sunny and open living space with soaring ceilings and walls of glass that offer southwest views. There is a custom stainless steel and marble kitchen, living room with fireplace, three

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Real Estate

Logging In

Energy efficient and low maintenance, this classic log home in Richmond is close to Tanglewood and Kripalu. The well-built Lincoln Log home has an open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling, a cozy woodstove in the fireplace, and a large master bedroom and bathroom. A walkout lower level offers

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Real Estate

Brick And Easy

This brick ranch is just a quick walk to 120 feet of private beach on Lakeville's Lake Wononscopomuc. Located in a quiet cul de sac with lake views, the home's updates include three recently remodeled bathrooms with high-quality finishes, fresh paint and new carpeting throughout.

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