Month: May 2015

An Italian Rose with a Dinner Fresh from the Cold Spring Farmers Market

With Sunday dinner, Had this fabulous Italian Rose, or Rosato as it is called there, from one of my favorite Tuscan producers, La Spinetta. Also know for their excellent Piedmont wines.

Our dinner that was all from the Cold Spring Farmers Market except the pasta which came all the way from Puglia, and the cheese.

Available at:

Artisan Wine Shop
where food meets its match
180 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
845.440.6923
www.artisanwineshop.com

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Sunday Driving

From Beacon South on 9D, hikers are out, people are enjoying the sun.

What an Evening of Entertainment and Celebration!

Cocktails on the River

So many invites this Saturday night, luckily they were spread out so we could enjoy them all.

The first was Riverside Art Auction at Garrison Art Center, where the devotees of the center turned out in numbers, young and old all walks of life, all lovers of art. As were those at the Manitoga event, to celebrate the opening of the 2015 Artist in Residence works of Stephen Talasnik. And then another gathering of art lovers at The Pantry Cold Spring for an evening of music by Tall Country. Three very different events with one common denominator, a love of the Hudson Valley and art. Continue reading What an Evening of Entertainment and Celebration!

Tasty Eats at CathyShack Fiskkill

I spotted this cute little food truck while shopping at the fabulous Willow Ridge Nursery a week ago. It looked so inviting I just had to give it a try. Stopped by for lunch, tried three tasty dishes and was quite happy.

Cathy, who runs her lunch place 7 days a week, also a farmers market come July, makes a special effort to serve a fresh seasonal menu of good homemade foods. There are delicious fresh salads, tangy chili, Mexican delights, a really good hot dog, the most heavenly corn bread you will ever eat and more. The blackboard menus change daily, but you can count on finding something you’ll like. Continue reading Tasty Eats at CathyShack Fiskkill

Hudson Valley Weekend Fun
May 9th & 10th

Lots of fun things to do this weekend in the Lower and Mid Hudson Valley and beyond.

We are excited that one of our favorite farmers’ market moves outdoors on Saturday, Cold Spring Farmers Market. The Hudson Valley Fair continues this weekend, 2015 Hudson Valley Fair. It is Mother’s Day weekend which does traditionally mean flowers. Check Out this great listing from our friends at Good Homes Hudson Valley, Mothers Day.

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May 9th & 10th

The Gates of Garrison NY

We started to collect these a month or so ago. Will be adding more with descriptions soon. And here is a controversial yet beautiful poem “Unguarded Gates” by Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1895) Continue reading

Back to Constitution Marsh

A walk to Constitution Marsh is perfect way to transition from the work day to a relaxing evening. During the week there are few people here, none at all on this day.

The walk is a little strenuous at points especially back up the road to the parking area. You’ll be ready for dinner at the end of the trail.

Spring is appearing slowly. Continue reading Back to Constitution Marsh

New York Cork Report and Hudson Valley Pleasures go “Off The Page” with Random House

“Off the Page” is a fabulous Random House event coming to the Hudson Valley in July. We will be attending and participating in this wonderful opportunity to to discover new books, and meet the authors, on personal style, cooking, wellness, entertaining, and spirituality. And thanks to New York Cork Report along with Hudson-Chatham and Tousey Wineries, some great New York wine. What could be better? Read more about this event and a special offer for you on New York Cork Report Continue reading New York Cork Report and Hudson Valley Pleasures go “Off The Page” with Random House

A Bounty of Color at Willow Ridge Nursery & Garden Center Fishkill

We liked the look of this place so stopped in and bought a carload of flowers and herbs for our garden.

Very good quality plants. Continue reading A Bounty of Color at Willow Ridge Nursery & Garden Center Fishkill

Toro Korean and Japanese Dining
in Fishkill

Thursday night dinner at Toro in Fishkill. Friends recommended this place. We enjoyed the Korean more than the Japanese. Great sake list! Will be back for sake and cooked small plates.

We like sharing our restaurant discoveries, hope you like reading them. But I am so done with food pictures! Taking them and posting them. So you won’t be seeing them here anymore. I leave that to the pros.

Also we are adopting a simple restaurant rating scale. Three levels. Definitely going back soon, will go back, wont be going back. Now since we have dozens of places to try the return trip may take awhile, but you get the idea. Toro fell into category two. Continue reading Toro Korean and Japanese Dining
in Fishkill