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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.

Savor Transforms The Shortbread Cookie — Photos courtesy of Savor Fine Foods

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Savor Transforms The Shortbread Cookie

Andre Kreft creates buttery cookies with an unusual but utterly tasty combination of sweet and savory ingredients.

By Lisa Green

Greig Farm: A Destination For Shopping, Eating, Hanging With Goats, And Staying Awhile

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Greig Farm: A Destination For Shopping, Eating, Hanging With Goats, And Staying Awhile

Greig Farm has become a centerpiece of Red Hook's draw. There's a lot more here than just fruits and veggies.

By Jamie Larson

Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash And Maple Chickpeas With Pesto And Garlic Aioli

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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash And Maple Chickpeas With Pesto And Garlic Aioli

This is a delectable, hearty meal that highlights the star ingredient of the moment.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Recipe: Polenta With Lemony Chickpeas

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Recipe: Polenta With Lemony Chickpeas

Creamy polenta is topped with jammy onions and a vegetable ragout.

By Janet Elsbach

Vending Machines Mete Out The Beef At The Applestone Meat Company

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Vending Machines Mete Out The Beef At The Applestone Meat Company

Vending machines dispensing high-quality cuts of meat isn't future tech. You can use one now, 24/7, in Hudson.

By Jamie Larson

Recipe: Kale, Carrots And Apple Confetti Salad

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Recipe: Kale, Carrots And Apple Confetti Salad

This salad is like autumn in a bowl.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Recipe: Butternut Squash Hummus

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Recipe: Butternut Squash Hummus

Hummus doesn't have to be made of chickpeas. Butternut squash is a great alternative.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Recipe: Pomegranate Cake

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Recipe: Pomegranate Cake

It's traditional to consume pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah.

By Janet Elsbach

Grand Cru: Same Neighborhood Vibe In A New Neighborhood

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Grand Cru: Same Neighborhood Vibe In A New Neighborhood

Grand Cru Beer and Cheese Market made the move to a more family-friendly space with room for food trucks.

By Andrea Pyros

Recipe: Beet and Black Bean Brownies

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Recipe: Beet and Black Bean Brownies

The Sylvia Center brings together unusual ingredients that make a terrific, healthier brownie.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Instant Gratification: The Tap House At Shaker Mill

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Instant Gratification: The Tap House At Shaker Mill

The newly minted Tap House at Shaker Mill in West Stockbridge, Mass. raises the bar for comfort food.

By Nichole Dupont

Recipe: Apple Oat Muffins with Coconut and Coriander

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Recipe: Apple Oat Muffins with Coconut and Coriander

Toasting the coriander seeds adds a pop of flavor that makes the extra two minutes worth everything.

By Janet Elsbach