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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.

Chef Daniel Boulud Brings His Cuisine To Blantyre — Daniel Boulud photo credit: Dan Fine Photography

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Chef Daniel Boulud Brings His Cuisine To Blantyre

Cafe Boulud New York inhabits the legendary Berkshire estate from now until mid-October.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Green Peas With Spring Onion And Thyme

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Recipe: Green Peas With Spring Onion And Thyme

Fresh green peas are one of the joys of summer gardening.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Kale, Cherry Tomato, Feta and Mint Salad

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Recipe: Kale, Cherry Tomato, Feta and Mint Salad

Pluck the kale from your CSA basket, and have some fun massaging the greens!

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Father's Day Strawberry Shortcake

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Recipe: Father's Day Strawberry Shortcake

If you can, offer Dad a piece of this pretty strawberry shortcake in honor of his special day.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Smoked Salmon, Dill and Chard Frittata

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Recipe: Smoked Salmon, Dill and Chard Frittata

An elegant frittata with smoked salmon is suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

By Miriam Rubin

Tappa Kegga...Wine? Yes, At Home, From Millbrook Winery — Millbrook Winery

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Tappa Kegga...Wine? Yes, At Home, From Millbrook Winery

A keg of one of Millbrook's five selections translates to $7.70 a bottle.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Asparagus And Shitake Summer Rolls

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Recipe: Asparagus And Shitake Summer Rolls

Here's a beautiful way to put the spotlight on the current bounty of asparagus.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Recipe: Green Garlic, Ramps and Yellow Potato Soup

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Recipe: Green Garlic, Ramps and Yellow Potato Soup

This springtime soup is velvety smooth with a subtle garlic and ramp flavor.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

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Recipe: Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Local markets are predicting a good strawberry season, and this recipe lets the berries really shine.

By Miriam Rubin

The Berkshires FArm Table Cookbook: A Love Letter To Farmers And Food

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The Berkshires FArm Table Cookbook: A Love Letter To Farmers And Food

It's two books in one: about local, small family farms and restaurants, plus a cookbook.

By Lisa Green

Recipe: Classic Rhubarb Pie

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Recipe: Classic Rhubarb Pie

If it's rhubarb season, it's time to make a pie. In this recipe, it's rhubarb straight up.

By Miriam Rubin

Recipe: Any-Kind-Of-Berry Muffins

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Recipe: Any-Kind-Of-Berry Muffins

These muffins would make a nice addition to a Mother's Day brunch (or really any brunch at all).

By Miriam Rubin