Created by Simon Pearce Restaurant (from the book, “A Way of Living” by Simon & Pia Pearce)
I actually had this chicken dish when I visited the Simon Pearce store in Vermont. It was delicious!
Archive for March 2010
Sesame Chicken with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Flip this Gatehouse – The BIG Reveal!
In our last installment (Joan & Wanda Flip this Gatehouse) on the Gatehouse makeover Joan and Wanda were talking about the skill of editing a space. Knowing what to get rid of…what to keep and what to buy. Also, the importance (and simplicity) of paint. Changing the color of a room can make all the [...]
The woman behind the Hudson Valley Earth Day Celebration!
One of the great things about working at Hammertown is all the people you get to meet from so many walks of life. One of those is world-renowned flutist, Eugenia Zukerman. She’s not only a wonderful customer, she’s become a good friend. So, when mentioning we were doing some features about Earth Day’s 40th Birthday [...]
Trough Making Workshop at Stonecrop Gardens
For more information on “Trough Gardening” click here for a very informative blog!
Photos being sought for a new exhibit at Shaker Museum and Library
Please join a selected group of artists to participate in VISIONS OF MOUNT LEBANON And help support the Restoration of a National Historic Landmark. VISIONS OF MOUNT LEBANON, an exhibition and fundraiser for the Shaker Museum and Library will take place at the Joline Arts Center, Darrow School, at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, New Lebanon, [...]
“A Way of Living” by Pia & Simon Pearce
I just love this new book by glassmaker, Simon Pearce and his wife, Pia. It speaks to me on so many levels and inspires me, too. The book’s co-author, Glenn Suokko, says it beautifully: “Making glass is central to Simon Pearce, but Pia and Simon’s perceptive interest in creating a fulfilling way of living, and [...]
It’s the Last Week of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!
Join us in celebrating the 4th annual Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Sponsored by Valley Table Magazine (one of our Hammertown Choices) this has become the most anticipated and popular food event in the Hudson Valley and for good reason…We’ve got some of the best chefs in America right here! Reserve the babysitter, and get your [...]
This Week’s Pick: Italian Cotton Wrap Sweaters
Our best selling wool wrap sweaters from Italy have become a Hammertown classic. We introduced this new cotton version last spring and they flew out of the store! They’re the perfect weight for spring, summer and fall and are reasonably priced at $95.00. Now in three different colors: Charcoal, Black & Light Gray One size [...]
Easter Egg Hunt in Ancram this Sunday (3/28)!
From the Ancram Youth Commission: Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Sunday, March 28, 2010 starting at 1:00 PM at the Ancram Town Hall. We will have patches of eggs for all ages, young and old. Come and guess how many jelly beans are in the jar and have some fun. [...]
Fred’s Restaurant at Barney’s in Chicago – What’s local about that?
For months rumors were flying about a new restaurant opening in Pine Plains. A chef from New York was coming…A farm to table restaurant moving into the old Crumpets space in Pine Plains….Slow Italian Food. Could it be true? Well, it turns out YES! In fact, I had the opportunity to meet Mark Strausman the [...]
