6 Dazzling Drinks for New Year’s Eve in the Hudson Valley
Kayla Sexton
Level up from the champagne and ring in the new year right with these celebratory cocktails that will keep the vibes high through midnight.
Eating by the Season
Savor These Persimmon Dishes in the Hudson Valley This Winter
Kayla Sexton
Incorporate the harvest season fruit persimmon into your drinks, desserts, and dishes to add some sweet, rich, and fruity flavor notes.
5 Unique Fall Vegetables to Add to Hudson Valley Meals
Kayla Sexton
If you’ve had your fill of butternut squash and pumpkin this season, add these overlooked fall vegetables into your rotation instead.
6 Ways to Cook With Hudson Valley Corn This Summer
Lauryn Starke
It’s corn season in the Hudson Valley, so lean into the summer vegetable with these seasonal recipes that everyone will love.
Where to Go Cherry Picking in the Hudson Valley
Leslie Coons Bostian
The season lasts just a few weeks (mid-June to early July) so head straight to one of these 12 farms to get your fill.
Potatoes Deliver Cozy and Comforting Flavor in the Hudson Valley
Robin Cherry
The potato is often characterized as humble, but in truth the tuber fueled the rise of empires and literally changed the world.
Garlic Is Homegrown Gold in the Hudson Valley
Robin Cherry
“You can never have enough garlic. With enough garlic, you can eat The New York Times.” That quote from the late CBS News correspondent Morley Safer is music to the
Spring Into Asparagus Season in the Hudson Valley
Robin Cherry
Asparagus emerges from the ground each spring like a spindly green alien checking out life on earth. I’d never seen it grow before I moved to the Hudson Valley, but
Pumpkin Season Has Arrived in the Hudson Valley
Robin Cherry
FROM HALLOWEEN’S CLASSIC jack-o’-lanterns to the bowl of little orange gourds that always decorated my grandmother’s table (from Columbus Day to Thanksgiving), nothing says autumn like pumpkins. The pumpkin is
Heirloom Tomatoes Are Summertime Gold in the Hudson Valley
Leslie Long with Lauren Naru
The divide between a tasteless supermarket hybrid and a lovingly grown heirloom tomato could not be greater. At Hepworth Farms in Milton, twin sisters Gail and Amy Hepworth grow more
What to Do With Spring’s Foraged Ingredients in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
As the buds on the trees turn into fully formed green leaves, it’s safe to say that winter is over and spring is in full swing. Another sign of the season:
Potato-Ramp Soup
Valley Table Staff
Courtesy of Chef Nicholas Leiss, Farms2ChefsTable blogger This recipe is a play on the classic vichyssoise. Traditionally served cold, this potato-ramp version can be served hot as well. It’s perfect
Ramp Pesto
Valley Table Staff
Courtesy of Chef Josh Kroner, owner of Terrapin in Rhinebeck Ramps are susceptible to parasites and bacteria, so they need to be cleaned very well and cooked thoroughly before they
Ramp Season Arrives in the Hudson Valley
Mike Diago
In April, the sun lies over the cold forest floor, permeating the insulating duff. Ice crystals dissolve, the ground loosens, and dormant ramp bulbs sprout, pushing their leaves toward the
Grilled Acorn Squash with Vinegar Pepper Yogurt, Cider Gastrique, Aleppo, and Sage
Valley Table Staff
Courtesy of Dan Sabia, Wood Fire Food Ingredients • 1 cup honey • ¼ cup chopped vinegar peppers • ¼ cup cider vinegar, plus more for seasoning • 1 acorn squash, cut lengthwise
Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Pepitas
Valley Table Staff
Courtesy of Blooming Hill Farm, Monroe Ingredients • 2 butternut squash, halved and seeded • 1/4 cup olive oil • 4 oz goat cheese • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted • 2 tablespoons honey
Fried Delicata Squash Rings with Herb Dipping Sauce
Valley Table Staff
Courtesy of Chef Jesse Frederick, Butterfield, Stone Ridge Ingredients • 1 delicata squash • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 8 sage leaves • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 cup aioli or mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon
Winter Squash Is the Hudson Valley’s Ingredient of the Season
Sabrina Sucato
When it comes to capturing the cozy flavors of autumn in the Hudson Valley, nothing hits the spot like winter squash. “[Winter squash] have an outstanding taste,” notes Michael Compton,
