This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is under Links to Articles.) Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated American holidays, right up there with Independence Day. It is a part of the country’s tradition that isn’t shared by other countries or dependent on religious beliefs,…
This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is under Links to Articles.) When Bill Stratton took on the project of building a house that would be environmentally friendly, energy saving and still practical in a residential setting, a task that is not easy, he didn’t realize he…
This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is under Links to Articles.) As Thanksgiving approaches, the traditional turkey dinner calls, and those playing host for a holiday that many mark as their favorite have to plan their menus and gather the ingredients from the local fall…
This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is available under Links to Articles.) Life in the Hudson Valley presents many opportunities for residents to participate in becoming a part of the solution in improving attitudes toward the environment and climate change, as well as learning about sustainable…
This article appears in the December 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is available under Links to Articles.) After Thanksgiving, as the fall harvest draws to a close and the remaining plants die from the frost, the outdoor weather begins to cool down. Then there is the ever-present threat of snow as…
This article appears in the December 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. (A direct link is available under Links to Articles.) Kaete Brittin Shaw began working with ceramics when she took a pottery class as an elective to supplement her major in French, and found she loved it. “It caught my interest,” she said,…
appeared in the December 2013 issue of Organic Hudson Valley (direct links available under Links to Articles) Wallkill View Farmer’s Market has been family owned and operated since 1976, when it was founded by Peter and Carol Ferrante. Today, the market sells many New York state products, as well as products directly from the farm. …
Sweet! Heidi’s Gift to Posh originally appeared in STAR Magazine Victoria Beckham celebrated her 34th birthday more than once this year, and in style. One good friend had a special treat in mind. Heidi Klum knows that Victoria Beckham has a sweet tooth, so for her 34th birthday, Heidi sent her pal a year’s supply…
COOKING GOOD originally appeared in STAR magazine Gwyneth Paltrow recently revealed that she will be taking time off to work on a cookbook after finishing the promotion for her new film, Two Lovers. The book will consist of recipes that Paltrow has either created or adapted. She describes them as, “Seasonal, local, simple food based…
Appeared in Star: Step Right Up! The greatest show on earth is coming to your television. Six brave celebrities take on death-defying stunts to find out who is most at home under the Big Top! In the new reality competition Celebrity Circus, celebrities perform awe-inspiring stunts – and we’re not talking about getting their…
Karen Fredrickson 