Rural Intelligence (Page 502)

Food

Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins

Twice a month, Berkshire native Alana Chernila, mother of two, and author of the cookbook, The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying & Start Making (Clarkson Potter), contributes a thoughtful and heartfelt essay/recipe created exclusively for Rural Intelligence readers. Her first cookbook has achieved top-seller status,

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Arts

Review "An Enemy of the People" at Barrington Stage

Arthur Miller’s 1950 play, An Enemy of the People, which he adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s prophetic 1882 play, is the story of a small Norwegian town called Kirsten Springs whose prosperity and identity are dependent on its salubrious waters, which the town doctor discovers are, in fact, toxic.

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Arts

John Waters Brings His Filthy World To Hudson (To Fundraise!)

Photo by Greg Gorman By Robert Burke Warren Ever since filmmaker-performer-author John Waters unleashed his transgressive 1972 cult classic Pink Flamingos on an unsuspecting public, he’s accepted numerous titles: The Pope of Trash, The Baron of Bad Taste, The Prince of Puke. With a reputation like that,

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Community

A Fall Foliage Drive: Millerton to Hudson, NY (or Vice Versa)

Not all scenic drives are created equal, and this bucolic 30-mile jaunt delivers enough smiles per mile to justify the gasoline you'll use. The route, which connects Millerton and Hudson, is not only an insider's shortcut between the two towns, but also a reminder that

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Community

The Rural We: Matthew White

Photo by Andrea Labshere Hillsdale General Store owner Matthew White dubs his hamlet “world class but low key" because of its convenient location to East Coast cities and the unique community of people who live here. Originally a weekender, White is a serious “preservationist" who saw potential in

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Real Estate

The Steeple

Originally built in 1871 as a church, this building was converted into a contemporary living space in the late 70s by architect Bill Potts. The integrity of the New Marlborough structure was maintained through its modification to include three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two-story living room with Danish Lange wood

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Real Estate

Sophisticated Retreat

This stone manor was designed by Soyster Taylor, a leading Connecticut architectural firm known for creativity and use of only the finest quality materials. Ideally sited to offer gorgeous views in the Litchfield Hills, the home has a large living room with nearly a wall of glass windows and a

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Real Estate

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired

Created by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentices, Richard Miller, the house integrates indoor and outdoor spaces with natural materials. Located in Canaan, it practically gleams with its polished mahogany ceilings, cherry cabinetry, locally quarried granite, Carrara marble and Murano tiles. The home opens to an inviting foyer and

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Real Estate

Modern Marvel

Designed by architect Michael Bell, the "Binocular House" is a total masterpiece, with insulated glass walls in every room. The single-story Ghent home has woodland views from every angle and a minimalist interior that glows at night. The house is U-shaped and has three sections: living/

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Real Estate

Perched Atop The Falls

Dramatically situated on the edge of 50-foot Buttermilk Falls in Rhinebeck, this home was designed by the architect owner, who aimed to integrate the house with the dam. Featuring wood, glass and copper, the home is accompanied by the sounds of the water and foliage throughout. The main home

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Style

Store And Save: Overwintering Plants Is The Caring Thing To Do

The following is a regular column that addresses basic issues facing the ever-inquisitive back- and front-yard toiler, proffered by someone who knows best; one of the master gardeners from the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, Brian Cruey. What a week to be in the Rural Intelligence region. The

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Food

License To Support: Fresh & Local Gets Its Own Plate

By Lisa Green Once a cause announces it has its own specialty license plate in the works, you know the issue has attained a critical mass. Readers of Rural Intelligence may not find it surprising to learn that the latest license plate initiative will champion Massachusetts food and farmers. The

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