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 …

Kim's Kitchen

Make this candle cake centerpiece

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! …

Holidays = Fellowship and food

Wednesday, November 27

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 …

Burrata is a must-try cheese that is certain to please.

A whole lotta burrata

Wednesday, November 27

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 …

All ground up

Wednesday, November 27

As a teenager, determined with gusto to live a healthy lifestyle, I cut out white flour, sugar and preservative-laden foods, as well …

Food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Friday, November 22

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of …

Spiced Moroccan swordfish steaks

Friday, November 1

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 …

Kitchen renovation 101

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 …

Food stories from around the web

Cozy, Comforting Recipes to Take On the Cold

(Family Features) Add a bit of comfort to your weeknight menu with this Loaded Chicken Bake that's ready in about half an hour. For another true cent saver, try Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Beets.

Less stress. More magic. Holiday hosting made simple.

(BPT) - It's December. And you know what that means. It's time to finish that list and check it twice. Nobody is feeling the holiday bustle quite like the host. From buying the gifts to wrapping the …

Bountiful bagels

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 …

Halloween food art

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 …

Cheese, please

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 …

Check out the Halal Hen

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 …

Peach syrup

Gone are the days of our hometown diners, complete with the breakfast accouterments beyond our own cupboards. Jelly? Here are a few flavors to choose from. Milk? Whole, half or skim? Syrup? Four …

Make these healthy and delicious avocado-banana frozen treats

I’ve noticed lately that I’m getting a lot of warnings in my social media feed regarding processed food. And a lot of that information is downright scary. Of course, you can’t …

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Desperately seeking oysters

My friend Dennis wasn’t easy. There were times I asked myself why we were friends. He was a conundrum, a mind-boggling mixed bag of traits. Immature, emotional, uncouth, inappropriate, a boor, …

Pork belly burnt ends

“I want a snack.” “Let’s make lunch.” Why not both? Given a busy day on the farm, two things go hand in hand: slow-cooking meals that you can set and forget, …

Make these chocolate balloon cups

Dedicated to the memory of Carol M. Simons (12/25/1934-6/26/2024) Regular readers of Kim’s Kitchen probably know that my dad, Jack I. Simons, taught me a great deal about flavor profiles …

A short discourse on fruit salad

Mornings in Oaxaca, Mexico, are always lovely. There is a slight chill in the air that dissipates as we eat a leisurely breakfast on a rustic stone terrace a few feet from our room at Hotel Las …

Queueing up for BBQ

LIBERTY, NY — Saturday, June 15 was a breezy, sunny day, perfect for a walk through the beautiful Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty. That day, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), …

Beef fizz

‘Twas the weeks past the Fourth/and all through the farm/there grew a great thirst/as we worked off our arms. As we sweat’ in the heat/and worked up this great thirst/there was but one …

Make these frozen watermelon and berry treats for your pet

In the heat of the night

From the garden to the table

Garlic scape mac salad

Make this cute teddy bear out of fondant

Pigging out

What to do with rice

By JEFF ALAN If you really love rice like I do, your theme song could be “Rice Is Nice” from the 60s band The Lemon Pipers. But when it comes to eating white or brown …

A picnic for Farm Show friends

LEBANON VALLEY, PA — Sunny skies ushered in the recent annual picnic of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation (Foundation). The picnic celebrates friends, advertisers and …

Show off your baking

HONESDALE, PA — Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 Wayne County Fair baking contests. Bakers can enter the Homemade Chocolate Cake contest, the Incredible Angel Food Cake contest, the …

the food out here

Making mushrooms

[Editor’s note: Hunter’s taking a column week off, so here’s one from 2020, on his new lockdown hobby: growing and cooking mushrooms.] Many folks have taken to new hobbies as a …

kim’s kitchen

Make a cookie out of your puppy

Yes, my four-and-a-half-pound Maltese dog is named after Ozzy Osbourne. I can’t help myself. I love both Ozzies. The story of my Ozzy is a bittersweet one. My friends Yvonne and Jim …

jude’s culinary journey

Getting back into the swing of things

I admit that when Janet and I were weekenders, there were often times when I resented having to cook all of our meals. It wasn’t that I wanted Janet to pitch in or to take a turn. She has no …

Hello Summer 2024

Eating local

New York Barryville: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.barryvillefarmersmarket.org 3405 Rte. 97 Callicoon: Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.callicoonfarmersmarket.org Callicoon Creek Park, A. …

Tomatoey goodness

TOMATO WORLD — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Ohio State University (OSU) have been investigating the health benefits of …

Embracing lifestyle nutrition

Dealing with weight management feels like an ongoing battle for many of us. We're bombarded with messages about what we should eat, what we shouldn't, and constant advertisements pushing us to buy …

Alice at Tiffany

Before moving full-time to Callicoon, my sister Janet and I drove back and forth from Manhattan each weekend to spend Friday night through Sunday afternoon at our little country house. …

Fresh fish comes to Eldred

ELDRED, NY — The Chiocchi family has always loved its seafood. And they are all about sharing that love. With the grand opening on Saturday, March 30, of Nikki C’s Seafood and Catering, …