We chatted with Hudson Valley artist Alysia Mazzella to learn about her beeswax candles, daily rituals, Black Lives Matter, and ways our community can be supportive.
We chatted with Hudson Valley artist Alysia Mazzella to learn about her beeswax candles, daily rituals, Black Lives Matter, and ways our community can be supportive.
We chatted with Hudson Valley artist Alysia Mazzella to learn about her beeswax candles, daily rituals, Black Lives Matter, and ways our community can be supportive.
We’ve decided to keep our customer service window closed even as the Mid-Hudson Region enters Phase 2. Here’s what that means and a new sign to help us all stay safe.
Supporting our local farmers is more important than ever. We checked in with a few Hudson Valley farmers both before and after the pandemic hit. Here’s are some ideas on how best to buy local right now.
Grass-fed beef has deeply devoted fans. If you’re new to it, here are a few tips and tricks on the best ways of cooking this lean and flavorful beef.
As we wrote in our book, The Butcher’s Guide to Well-Raised Meat, “Only in modern times do we expect to eat meat three times a day and consider a 20-ounce steak to be an individual portion.” Here are some ideas on how to stretch a steak or a chop. Essentially you want to treat meat as a condiment.
Incredible Covid-19 related food accessibility and crisis support initiatives are popping up in New York City, where some Applestone community members live, as well as all over the nation. Know of a worthwhile effort we should share? Get in touch.
Here are a few ways local businesses are responding to Covid-19. Thank you to these Hudson Valley leaders for their flexible thinking and inspiring compassion. Know of an effort we missed? Let us know; we want to share them all!
We are so touched by the community response to Covid-19. Here’s a list of what’s being done in Ulster County, from local organizations to county government.
Hudson Valley herbalist Anja Schwartz Rothe talks to us about tapping maple trees, cooking mushrooms, and her local business, Fat of the Land Apothecary.
Try something new for your Hanukkah celebration! Here are 8 holiday party favorites with a twist: they all contain offal. There’s one for each night and any kind of party, big or small. They’re also as delicious as they are festive.
The cookbook author (and our Ulster County neighbor) Julia Turshen shares her thoughts on volunteering locally, both during the holidays and year-round.
Recently a few of us headed to North Carolina to taste and learn more about Lexington and Eastern-style barbecue. Check out all the spots we hit!
Being the new kid on the block is exciting! Here are a few of our favorite organizations, programs, and community events so far…
Opening our latest shop in Hudson means we’re getting to know the surrounding area. We asked our new neighbors to share their favorite outdoor activities, farms, and spots on the river. Here’s what they had to say.
We’re thrilled to be opening our latest shop in Hudson. There’s a lot of food in Hudson so we asked our new neighbors to share their favorite places to eat. They overdelivered! Here’s what they had to say.
There’s so much to do in the Hudson Valley in the summer. From outdoor movies to on-farm dinners to swimming holes, here are a few suggestions we love. Send us your ideas and we’ll include them on our to-do list!
Kitchen supply shops can be overwhelming. It’s hard to tell what will last and what’s even worth it. Here, our staff shares their favorite kitchen gear — and mentions a few things you don’t need to buy. If you’re in the market for a gift or (re)stocking your own kitchen, read on.
It’s growing season in the Hudson Valley. Here’s how to eat local and enjoy the bounty from last to first frost, whether you frequent farmers’ markets, farm shops, CSA farms, grow your own — or a mix of all.
Three eco-friendly thoughts for this Earth Month/Week/Day: Reuse reusable bags; upcycle single-use plastic; and eat less — and better — meat.
An old proverb isn’t the most accurate way to predict weather. Still, spring is finally here! Farmers’ markets will soon reopen outside! We’re cooking lamb to celebrate the end of winter.
A sharp knife is a must for butchers and home cooks alike, and it mostly comes down to regular honing. Here’s how to hone, how to sharpen, and what kind of knife to buy if you’re in the market for a new one.
Whole animal butchery means we can cut whatever we want from a carcass. Here’s how we decide what to cut and when — including our latest steak, the culotte aka picanha.
A few of us took a road trip to Austin, Texas for barbecue, tacos, and inspiration. We wound up with all that that plus 30 packs of tortillas. Here’s what and where we ate.
Want to know how to use an Applestone vending machine? Watch this short video and you’ll be an expert.
Not every customer who walks through our doors knows all about our meat. Here’s why we exclusively sell pastured local meat — and how best to cook it.
It’s our first annual local holiday gift guide — all things Hudson Valley and all things food-related.