Moka Origins to debut at NYC’s Fancy Food Show 

NEW YORK CITY — Moka Origins, the Pennsylvania-based craft chocolate and coffee company rooted in ethical sourcing and social impact, is proud to announce its debut at the 2025 Summer Fancy …
Kim's Kitchen
Hector’s Inn’s annual Christmas Market happened in Bethel, NY this past December 1, and as always, there were a number of local artisans selling a wide variety of homemade, one-of-a-kind …
Simple Fare
My kitchen is an example of a circular economy. When it’s all running as per the plan, there’s no waste and it is a culinary example of a gift economy.  With my large garden, I …
Light and foamy, sweet and almost healthy

Strawberry pavlova

Wednesday, May 21
Spring is here and some of us are getting just a little tired of heavy, savory winter meals. I like beef and barley stew as much as …
Your correspondant went with a parmesian and arugula pizza.

A chill afternoon at the Laundrette

Wednesday, May 21
NARROWSBURG, NY — There aren’t many places on Earth more beautiful than the Upper Delaware River (in your correspondent’s …
Bread dust schnitzel with sauces

Bread dust chicken 2

Wednesday, May 21
I met my future husband in a local bar in which I worked and often spent my off-time drinking with the strange menagerie of customers …
Is this person grilling safely? We have no idea! Maybe! But grill owners can benefit from the grilling tips here.

NFPA provides top grilling safety tips for Memorial Day and beyond

Thursday, May 15
NATIONAL — For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to …

Home food preservation the topic of Penn State Extension webinar

Thursday, April 24
ONLINE — For those interested in the fundamentals of home food preservation, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living …

UTICA, NY — The New York Beef Council (NYBC) has recently unveiled the top 10 finalists in the ninth annual Best NY Burger competition.  “After an exciting nomination and voting …

Behind the scenes: The making of the 'world's best peanut butter'

(BPT) - Peanut butter is one of those foods that evokes sensory memories baked in from childhood: classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, that "ants on a log" celery stick creation, plus a wide …

How acts of kindness become acts of patriotism

2 days ago
(BPT) - We've all heard of random acts of kindness — those spontaneous moments of generosity that warm hearts and spark smiles. …

A simple swap in the kitchen, like using olive oil, can support your brain health

3 days ago
(BPT) - It's no surprise that more Americans are prioritizing whole and minimally processed foods, considering the growing data …

Protein-Packed Summer Sweet Treats: Bring joy to your health journey with quick and easy summer recipes

4 days ago
(Family Features) Frosted Peach Lemonade allows you to travel to a tropical island from the comfort of home. Protein Marshmallow …

(BPT) - Imagine streaming your favorite show from your backyard hammock or enjoying a playlist with friends by the pool this summer. From relaxing escapes to backyard gatherings, elevate your outdoor …

(BPT) - Are you always seeking new ways to improve your culinary creations — as well as your process? If so, you may have heard about induction cooking. But if something is holding you back …
(Family Features) To help make your next cookout a success without the sweat, consider these tips and tricks for hosting (and feeding) large groups with Bundle Skewer Street Tacos as your savvy solution.
If you’ve decided to look for coffee that’s better for the earth or the people making it, you might need some help translating all the industry lingo.
HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Tango Café at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center recently announced its grand reopening will take place on Thursday, May 1. The café invites the …
KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Sometimes, you just want a quality pizza pie—and that’s what you’ll get from Benji and Jake’s.  The establishment sits on the shore of …
It happens to be the Easter season, and many folks are enjoying their smoked hams. After all, that is a classic entrée for all the Christian holidays. I got curious as to why that was and was …
If you told me to imagine myself traversing just two or three streets for over five hours, I would say I couldn’t fathom the idea. Then again, if you mentioned I would be encountering two …
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA AND ONLINE — Penn State Extension will hold an in-person workshop, “Agronomy Scout School,” aimed at providing crop scouts with an overview of the fundamentals …
In a house with wee cherubs, dessert can be a contentious subject, especially following the decision to sufficiently clear one’s dinner portions. After a long day of overstimulation, natural …
Community garden workshop

NARROWSBURG, NY — On Thursday, April 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m., a community garden workshop will be held at the Big Eddy Brewing Company. It’s a chance to get ready for the new gardening …

It’s destination local during Restaurant Week

REGION — There’s no argument: this is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. But locals and visitors both will find delicious meals on offer here as well—and during …

I’ve always thought of my food and cooking columns as more anecdotal than instructive. They are passions that have guided my life for as far back as I can remember. Still, I hope I’ve …
PARKSVILLE, NY — Nestled next to the New Memories event space, the Double Up is a delicious and inventive dining spot that is making waves in Parksville. It combines delicious food, a creative …
CALLICOON, NY — Turn right off of Route 97, coming into the riverside hamlet of Callicoon from the south; follow 17B for a minute or two, and you’ll come across a slice house, sharing …
Everybody wash your hands! Now, I don’t get out much these days, because I’m cooped up working at the farm, but from the reports I get from my help and extended family, the germs seem to …
A little taste of Italy

HONESDALE, PA — It takes a special slice to win over the discerning readers of the River Reporter—and that’s what you’ll find at Two Guys from Italy, the restaurant and …

Apply for Edible Garden Project

LIBERTY, NY — Applications for the 2025 Catskill Edible Garden Project (CEGP) are now available at Sullivan180.org. Schools, daycare facilities and organizations serving youth in Sullivan …

the food out here

I’m dreaming of a white… Chili!

I’ve mentioned my wife’s famous white chili before in my columns as early as my fifth one back in June 2019 titled ‘Not so talkative turkeys.’ To my own personal amazement I …
jude’s culinary journey

Bedtime reading

A lot of people I know climb into bed at night with a good mystery. I, on the other hand, can be found clutching the works of the food writer. M.F.K. Fisher. She wrote extensively in the 1940s, was …

Potential under-processing in 'Toms Juice' ginger and lime

NY STATE - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers of the potential under-processing of Toms Juice Ginger and Lime, which is manufactured by Toms Juice LLC …

New Munson Diner wins chili cook-off at Liberty Museum Harvest Fest

LIBERTY, NY — On a briskly cold October 19, hungry art lovers gathered at the Liberty Museum & Arts Center for the 30th annual Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off.  In addition to …
Narrowsburg news

Holidays = Fellowship and food

Over the Delaware River and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go. A nice lyric. A lovely cliché. Yet it’s not always the case. Not everyone has family with whom to spend …
the food out here

A whole lotta burrata

It’s not often we get to cook with an ingredient that is more or less new to us. As a foodie family, we tend to at least know about a lot of foods—whether or not we use them all the time. …

Something happened while I snuck up on people as part of Burn Brae Mansion’s Dark Forest Fright Walk in Glen Spey, NY this past October… The holiday season snuck up on me! …

As a teenager, determined with gusto to live a healthy lifestyle, I cut out white flour, sugar and preservative-laden foods, as well as meat. For 30 years, I ate only fowl and fish. Long story short, …
Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety …

Serves 3-4 I used one premade spice mixture in this recipe. You can get it online at specialty spice purveyors, but I will include the recipe for it at the end, should you want to make it yourself. …

This isn’t about replacing your funky old dishwasher, too small fridge, peeling cabinets or stained countertops—though my sister, Janet, and I did do a total makeover of our kitchen some …
Eggs are likely the pinnacle breakfast food, but they require some work to be able to eat them on the go. Waffles too are right at the top of the list, yet require syrup or other additions to be …

I absolutely love Halloween. One of the biggest pleasures for me is that you get to dress up and be whatever you want to be. Plus, I love the ghoulish imagery, the creepy lights and the elements of …

Along with the fruit-and-vegetable crisper bins in my fridge, I have another long drawer where I keep a stock of cheese. I always have a minimum of half a dozen types on hand. For the most part, I …
MONTICELLO, NY — The Halal Hen, an eatery specializing in ethically sourced halal meat dishes, recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting. The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce …