Rural Intelligence (Page 370)

Food

Recipe: Wellington Trumps Turkey This Holiday

Contributor Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her Manhattan clients are also Litchfield County weekenders, so work brings her to Northwest Connecticut as well. A Los Angeles transplant, Fielding was a former Hollywood film executive

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Style

The Art Of Giving: RI's Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Where we live, you don’t have to travel very far to find unique gifts that are sure to please and impress. Whether you're looking for a memorable "thank you" for a holiday party host, or something local to send to a friend or family member

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Community

The Rural We: Jeni Wrightson

Jeni Wrightson is the new owner of Nourish Juice Bar in Red Hook, New York (formerly Get Juiced). Through her practice, Glorious Morning Wellness, she’s also a certified holistic health coach, specializing in confidence and self-love, which she says has a lot to do with food. But Wrightson

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Parties

BBG's Newly Renovated Center House Makes Its Debut

Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. In advance of its 27th annual Holiday Marketplace and Gallery of Wreaths, the Berkshire Botanical Garden welcomed donors to a very special reception on Friday, Dec. 1. The event, in addition to being a chance to preview this year’s handmade wreaths and swags, doubled

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Parties

Berkshire Film And Media Collaborative Encourages Shop Talk

Lisa Green reports from North Adams. It almost felt like a behind-the-scenes Hollywood on the Housatonic at the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 29. There are a large number of film and media professionals in our part of the world, and a substantial

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Real Estate

Close By

Cut down on commute time at this Copake Contemporary within spitting distance of Catamount Ski Area. The 2,400-square-foot home offers lofted ceilings, three wood-burning fireplaces, dining room, double-height living room, and a big, open kitchen. There are four bedrooms, three-and-one-half bathrooms, a

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Real Estate

See The Slopes

View the slopes of Mohawk Mountain from this newer farmhouse in Cornwall. Tastefully designed with high-quality finishes, the four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bathroom home has a wonderful floor plan. There is a family room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, eat-in family kitchen, library with fireplace,

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Real Estate

Modern Ski House

This architecturally unique home located in the woods of Becket is near Otis Ski Ridge and enjoys mountain views. Wood and stone details in the sleek steel clad exterior lead to a light-filled modern interior. The main floor offers an open living floor plan with kitchen/living/dining areas,

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Real Estate

Ski Compound

This unique family compound in Monterey is close to so many attractions, most notably Ski Butternut. Surrounded by a lush green lawn, the two-acre property consists of a historic home with a newer addition, and a two-car garage. Both homes are updated and have five bedrooms and five

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Real Estate

Ski And Swim

Six miles to Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, this post-and-beam deck house connects to the natural environment via floor-to-ceiling windows. The open floor plan contains an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and large island, sunny dining room, and living room with soaring ceilings and fireplace. There are

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Real Estate

Snow And Stone

This charming stone cottage is nestled in the hills of Hillsdale, minutes to Catamount Ski Area. An attractive blend of wood and stone, the inviting home has an entry foyer, open kitchen/dining area, and a huge living room with stone fireplace. There are three bedrooms and two-and-one-

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Food

Recipe: Broccoli, Caramelized Onion And Cheddar Frittata

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on

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