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Discover the best food, farms, and dining in the Hudson Valley, Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills. Rural Intelligence shares local restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and stories celebrating regional flavor.

Recipe: Pastured Beef And Crimini Mushroom Bolognese With Juniper And Rosemary

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Recipe: Pastured Beef And Crimini Mushroom Bolognese With Juniper And Rosemary

The earthy notes of the beef and mushrooms give way to the piney aromas of the juniper and rosemary.

By Katy Sparks

Crabster Cake Or Deviled Shrimp Roll? Yes, Please, At Buttercup Pop-Up in Hudson — Sabrina Eberhard

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Crabster Cake Or Deviled Shrimp Roll? Yes, Please, At Buttercup Pop-Up in Hudson

The owner's goal is to put a smile on your face for a couple minutes. Case in point: the “adult Capri Sun” to-go drink pouches.

By Marie Doyon

Marjoram + Roux Joins Great Barrington's Food Group

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Marjoram + Roux Joins Great Barrington's Food Group

A cafe and provisions shop opens at the top of Railroad Street.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Mashed Sweet Potato and Apple with Smoked Chili and Maple

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Recipe: Mashed Sweet Potato and Apple with Smoked Chili and Maple

Meet Katy Sparks, a new contributor to our recipes pages.

By Katy Sparks

Sponsored: The Co-op Way — How Berkshire Food Co-op Supports Community Building, Sustainable Living, and More — Photos courtesy Berkshire Food Co-op

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Sponsored: The Co-op Way — How Berkshire Food Co-op Supports Community Building, Sustainable Living, and More

There are benefits to membership at the Berkshire Food Co-op that you don't get at a corporate-owned supermarket.

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Recipe: The Chocolatiest Chocolate Cake

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Recipe: The Chocolatiest Chocolate Cake

For those whose preferred desserts can never be too chocolatey.

By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients

Recipe: Green Tomato and Bacon Soup

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Recipe: Green Tomato and Bacon Soup

Firm green tomatoes become soft and almost juicy when cooked, and make for a great hearty soup.

By Miriam Rubin

Crust, A New Pizzeria, Opens, And Seems To Be Beating The Odds — Crust's white mushroom pizza with mushroom truffle sauce, roasted mushrooms and black truffle oil; and the red mushroom, with red sauce, roasted mushrooms, fior di latte, mozzarella and parmesan cheese dust.

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Crust, A New Pizzeria, Opens, And Seems To Be Beating The Odds

The Neapolitan/New York-style hybrid brings pizza happiness to Pittsfield.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Sister Sadie's Honey Cake

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Recipe: Sister Sadie's Honey Cake

It's traditional to have honey cake at the Jewish New Year, and boy, do we need the promise of something sweet.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Plum Skillet Jam

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Recipe: Plum Skillet Jam

It's a quicker-to-make, small-batch skillet jam. No vats of hot water or canning jars needed.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Zucchini Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze

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Recipe: Zucchini Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze

A zucchini cake doesn't have to be a cliché, especially if it's a Bundt with a crunchy lemon glaze.

By Miriam Rubin

Farmer’s Collective in Rhinebeck: A New Outlet For Producers And Consumers — Angela Brandt, Farmer's Collective manager. Photos courtesy Farmer's Collective.

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Farmer’s Collective in Rhinebeck: A New Outlet For Producers And Consumers

It's a mutually beneficial addition for sellers and buyers in the area, during our current crisis and beyond.

By Lisa Green