Archive for December 2008

Vervacious Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Vervacious Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Utilizing one of our favorite Vervacious seasonings, this is a delectable way to prepare a pork tenderloin.

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BEEF-BOURGUIGNON-08

Beef Bourguignon (based on Julia Child’s Recipe)

This is a Hammertown recipe classic!  Always a hit during winter holidays and great for a crowd! As Julia Child has been quoted…”When beef stew is in the oven, all’s right with the world, and beef Bourguignon is the best beef stew known to man.”  In fact, on her very first episode of The French [...]

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The Red Devon...Our Newest Hammertown Choice

The Red Devon…Our Newest Hammertown Choice

Starting this Sunday, January 25th, the Red Devon will be serving Sunday Brunch from 11 am – 2 pm in the Restaurant.

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Joan's Own Vinaigrette

Joan’s Own Vinaigrette

This dressing has been part of Joan’s repertoire for over 20 years. Its a true favorite and is adopted by many as their standard. So simple, but so good!

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Moviehouse Studio Gallery Show Will Benefit Local Funds

Moviehouse Studio Gallery Show Will Benefit Local Funds

Photographer Malcolm Kirk and multimedia artist Steven Sorman will exhibit work at The Moviehouse Studio Gallery from December 14-January 29, with 50% of sales from the exhibit benefiting the Northeast Dutchess Fund and Fund for Columbia County.

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We're selling Amazing Real Live Food Co. Cheese at the Barn

We’re selling Amazing Real Live Food Co. Cheese at the Barn

So…here’s the deal: We will be selling cheeses from The Amazing Real Live Food Co. this weekend at The Barn in Pine Plains. (Descriptions of cheeses appear below.) You can place your order on line by emailing joan@hammertown.com, give us your credit card number and it will be ready for you to pick up.  You [...]

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Don't Miss the Sorman/Kirk Exhibit at The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

Don’t Miss the Sorman/Kirk Exhibit at The Moviehouse Studio Gallery

There was an impressive turnout last weekend for photographer Malcolm Kirk’s and multimedia artist Steven Sorman’s exhibit at the Moviehouse Studio Gallery. I am a big fan (and collector) of Steve’s and Malcolm’s work and a supporter of the sponsors of this show, the Berkshire Taconic Foundation…

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Eating Out After Christmas? Dine “Locally”!

Tired of doing all that holiday cooking yourself? Let someone else do it tonight! Here are just a few of the local restaurants we recommend.

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Pat's Road Tuscan Risotto

Pat’s Road Tuscan Risotto

This delicious dish is made with Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker available at Hammertown.

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Late-Night Monday in Rhinebeck and Pine Plains!

Late-Night Monday in Rhinebeck and Pine Plains!

Join us at Hammertown Rhinebeck & The Barn in Pine Plains this Monday Night!!!

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