Community: La Morada Oaxaca Restaurant
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.
Community: Alysia Mazzella, Local Candle Maker
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.
Community: Supporting Local Farmers
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.
Applestone in the Kitchen: Chicken and Dumplings
In this edition of Applestone in the Kitchen, we're using bone-in thighs (or whatever bone-in parts you have!) and pantry staples to make deeply comforting chicken and dumplings.
Meat as a Condiment
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.
Community: Applestone Cooking Advice and Resources
If you need cooking advice right now, especially about meat, we're here for you! We've set up a form on our website or ask us on Instagram. A lot of people are currently being challenged to cook with whatever they have on hand in their fridges and cabinets. We’re all trying to stretch what we’ve got -- getting creative to make meals we'd usually make to feed two now feed four or more. Some of us are even trying to learn to cook unusual cuts and new recipes. How can we help you cook?
Community: National Food Crisis Support During Covid-19
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.
Community: Local Businesses Respond to Covid-19
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!
Community: Hudson Valley Responds to Covid-19
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.