by Katie Fiore | Sep 6, 2017 | Life
Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Foliage! With Labor Day now behind summer has sadly come to its unofficial end. But don’t worry because this weekend kicks off the best season in the Catskills – the Fall. That means that nearly every weekend is full of events...
by Katie Fiore | Sep 2, 2017 | Food
Blueberry Heaven With the start of Labor Day Weekend the unofficial end of summer is suddenly here. But don’t worry, you can make the most of it with a delicious blueberry crumble that is super easy to make and mind-blowingly delicious for your taste buds. ...
by Katie Fiore | Aug 1, 2017 | Food
Buttery, Molten and Creamy Have you ever heard of a Brown Sugar Tart? Neither had I until I received my last issue of Milk Street Magazine, and I’m excited to report it is one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever tasted! The tart consists of a...
by Katie Fiore | Jul 25, 2017 | Life
Turning a Catskills Getaway into a Tiny House Adventure Earlier this month I had the good fortune to be able to talk to Pete Davis, cofounder of Getaway House. Getaway House is the brainchild of Pete and Jon Staff, who (like many of us) were fascinated by tiny...
by Katie Fiore | Jul 15, 2017 | Food
Jumping on the Fixer Upper Bandwagon I have to admit, I do look forward to Sunday afternoons spent folding laundry and watching Fixer Upper on HGTV. I love that Chip and Joanna Gaines take old houses and restore their long-lost charm, and also make them look...
by Katie Fiore | Jul 9, 2017 | Food
The Ultimate Summer Party Cake Some of my best summer memories are of family barbecues where Jell-O and whipped cream were predominately featured, often mixed together in the form of an ice-box pie. This Stained Glass Cake is a sophisticated take on the...
by Katie Fiore | Jun 30, 2017 | Life
4th of July 2017 Events in the Catskills With the 4th of July 2017 literally around the corner it’s time to start mapping out your celebratory agenda. The good news is there are a ton of events all over the Catskills spread out over a number of days, so you can...
by Katie Fiore | Jun 21, 2017 | Life
Farmers’ Markets Aren’t Just for Farmers Probably the best summertime happening in the Catskills are the farmers’ markets that feature local, seasonal produce, meats/dairy, wine, honey, baked goods, jewelry and sometimes hand-made furniture. To get...
by Katie Fiore | May 4, 2017 | Life
It’s the first weekend in May and there is lots to do in the Catskills this weekend! From yard sales to food festivals, there are two big events happening on the same day but with a bit of planning you can hit them both. City-Wide Yard Sale in Port Jervis First...
by Katie Fiore | Feb 20, 2017 | Food
Are you sure this vegetarian sausage doesn’t have meat in it? This vegetarian sausage recipe is so good it will change your life, not only is it a great option for any night of the week, it’s also perfect for when your meat-eater friends come over for...
