Food
This Week’s Pick: Breville Juicer with the “Big Book of Juices”
Posted March 18th, 2010This week’s pick is a Staff Pick. We got this new Breville Juicer a few weeks ago. We always like to try any new appliance we sell so we can tell our customers how to use them and what we like about them. Crystal, at the Barn, was really interested in this new product so ...
Two Passover Recipes: Nana’s Chicken Soup and Matzah “Crack”
Posted March 18th, 2010For those who celebrate Passover (March 30 – April 5th) or those who just enjoy some of the wonderful Jewish food served at Passover Seders — we’ve got two recipes for you this week — both are favorites from our Hammertown Recipe Archive.
Cooking class at the Gatehouse: A Culinary Trip to Santa Fe with Sally Spillane
Posted March 18th, 2010[ March 28, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] Sunday, March 28th – A Culinary Trip to Santa Fe with Sally Spillane 1:00 to 3:30 Sally Spillane is the talk show host of The Garden Show on WKZE, spreading garden wisdom throughout the valley. She also professionally gardens, and consults on interior design and paint. She is a larger than life personality, and takes her ...
Cooking Class at the Gatehouse: Creamy Risotto in 7 minutes with Mary Murfitt
Posted March 13th, 2010[ May 23, 2010; ] Sunday, May 23 – Creamy Risotto…in Seven Minutes with Mary Murfitt 11:00 – 1:30 Mary Murfitt is a professional Composer/Lyricist/Playwright, Actor & Director and blogger (Off Broadway productions of “Cowgirls” and “Oil City Symphony” and voice of Hammertown) and an accomplished cook, especially with the pressure cooker! You are guaranteed to learn how to ...
Cooking at the Gatehouse: Vegetarian Cooking Class with Isabel Tonelli
Posted March 13th, 2010[ April 25, 2010; ] Sunday, April 25th – Vegetarian Cooking Class with Chef Isabel Tonelli 11:30 – 2:00 Isabel Tonelli grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a culinary graduate with an advanced degree from The Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC where she specialized in vegetarian cuisine and she learned the relationship of food and healing. She is an ...
Cooking Class at the Gatehouse: Thai Demo Class with America Gonzalez
Posted March 13th, 2010[ April 10, 2010; ] Saturday, April 10th – Thai Demo Class with America Gonzalez 10:30 – 1:00 America Gonzalez trained with three top New York City Chefs, Daniel Boulud, Charlie Palmer and Daniel Orr, after graduating from the ICE (Institute of Culinary Education) Culinary School in New York. She has professionally catered and is currently running a cooking school in ...
News from The Stissing House + Restaurant Week Menu
Posted March 12th, 2010[ March 19, 2010 to March 29, 2010. ] From Patricia Jean at the Stissing House: While composing a new message for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, I realized that I had never completed sending the last newsletter announcing our vacation dates. Many apologies to those of you who had already made plans to come to dine with us in the next two weeks. Can we ...
Foodies Rejoice! Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is in full-swing
Posted March 11th, 2010Join 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 taste buds ...
Slow Cooked Italian Pot Roast
Posted March 10th, 2010This is a recipe from one of our favorite cookbooks at Hammertown, The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Simple and Sophisticated Meals from Around the World. I was reminded how much I loved the cookbook when one of our customers at the Barn was raving about her favorite “no fail” recipe in the book: Italian Pot ...
Don’t “Pass-Over” these Holiday Treats — delivered to your door!
Posted March 10th, 2010Sweet Sally’s — “Yesterday’s memories delivered today” I love to tout the creative endeavors of my fabulous friends (in this case my hubby’s fabulous friend), especially when they taste yummy to boot! With Passover just around the corner, I thought it the perfect time to mention the delicious, home-delivered baked goods made by Sweet Sally’s, a ...
Upstate Films
I always get the feeling as I enter Upstate, that I’ve stepped back in time...It has an authentic soul and you can tell the people who run the theater love what they do.
WKZE – 98.1
By advertising on and listening to KZE, we are supporting their spirit of independence and at the same time we’re putting money back into our community.
The Valley Table
“The magazine of all things epicurean up and down the river.” So says the New York Times and I couldn’t agree more.
Hylton-Hundt Salon
I had been hearing Rhonda talk about her "Hairapy" at Hylton Hundt Salon for quite a few years. "Bonnie not only makes me look beautiful, she clears my mind and nourishes my soul!"
Stissing Design
One of the many reasons I love Tim’s work is in his clever details. Each one-of-a-kind piece is made with such care and originality it’s like buying a wonderful piece of art.
Paula Redmond Real Estate
This lovely c.1845 farmhouse overlooks 37 plus acres of open fields, pastures and pond on a bucolic country road.
Rembrant Painters
As a home stylist with a practice in upstate New York, Connecticut and the Berkshires, I see them as "my painters of choice." - Wanda Furman
The Berkshire Taconic Foundation
Berkshire Taconic builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of our region...
TriArts Sharon Playhouse
Hammertown has been a big supporter of TriArts for almost 20 years. In fact, I even used to house visiting actors (including "Sandy" the dog in Annie who negotiated air conditioned premises in her contract)
Little Gates & Co. Wine Merchants
What I really love about Little Gates is the thoughtfulness with which they choose their wines and in how they talk (and listen) to their customers who are looking for recommendations.
The Amazing Real Live Food Co.
In case you hadn't noticed...I LOVE the cheeses from The Amazing Real Live Food Company.
DePreter DeSigns – Signage & Sculpture
Jon is an enlightened and talented craftsman, who is always a pleasure to work with.
No. 9 Restaurant – Millerton, NY
I have been a huge fan of Taryn & Tim Cocheo since they were at The Bottle Tree in Ancram, NY. To their Ancram fans' dismay, they closed The Bottle Tree & headed to Millerton... Ancram's loss is Millerton's gain!
A.G.S. – Professional Home Delivery
I cannot say enough great things about them. They are a family-run business and take pride, care and responsibility for their work.
Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC
His iconic roof lines, his contemporary farm house designs, his belief in sustainability, and his honest respect for the American home all put him at the top of my list…
Gilded Moon Framing
We are so lucky to have this world-class framing gallery right in Millerton. From valuable oil paintings to family photographs, you know you are getting the best archival work that will stand the test of time.
The Stissing House Restaurant & Tavern
"The Mushrooms Alone are Worth the Drive!" (N.Y. Times) When I first heard the former owners of the famed, Provence bistro in New York City were taking over the Stissing House, I was beside myself with anticipation and excitement.
Rural Intelligence — Be “in the know”!
If you want to be “in the know” about the arts, food, home, garden, music, shopping and day trips…this is the website for you!!
