Sausage biscuits and gravy

So if you read my outdoor article last month titled “Fundamental Foraging,” you would know my boys and I recently came into a good supply of mushrooms harvested from a tree near our …
Kim's Kitchen
 I love Halloween. When people ask me which of my TV appearances is my favorite, I always say Food Network’s “Halloween Wars” in 2021. My team, Ghosts with the Most, were …
The baking this year was amazing at the Wayne County Fair.

Baking triumphs in Wayne County

Wednesday, September 20
HONESDALE, PA — Local home bakers recently competed in the baking contests at the Wayne County Fair. The winners of the Homemade …
Learn the tips for a successful sauer from Farm Arts Collective. Photo taken during the Eddie Adams workshop.© 2022

Fermenting thoughts

Tuesday, September 19
CALLICOON, NY — Have you always wanted to know more about fermentation? On Sunday, September 24 at the Callicoon Farmers Market, you …

Oktoberfest at Roscoe Beer Co.

Tuesday, September 12
Roscoe Beer Co. draws visitors from all over with its refreshing beer and delicious food offerings. The brewery celebrated its tenth …

‘Cooking for Crowds’ workshop to focus on safe food handling

Wednesday, August 23
HONESDALE, PA — Those who volunteer to prepare large quantities of food for the public may want to attend a Penn State Extension …
Runaway Train Brewery opens in August with tribute bands, three new craft brews and gastropub fare.

Runaway Train’s journey begins with grand opening celebrations

Thursday, August 10
HONESDALE, PA — The D&H Brewing Company has announced its grand opening events for August to celebrate the debut of the brand-new …

ABRAHAMSVILLE, PA — Visit a local farm and hear the story of how the farmers got started on Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Good Find Farm.  The trip is sponsored by Farm …

Lettuce, lemons, and other groceries that dropped in price in August

Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price decreases in August nationwide.

Strawberries, potatoes, and other groceries that rose in price in August

Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price increases in August nationwide.
GRAND FORKS, ND — Scientists have demonstrated that you could possibly have a healthy diet and eat ultra-processed food too. The researchers work for the USDA Agricultural Research …
WAYNE COUNTY, PA — June is National Dairy Month! We celebrate this month to honor all of the hard-working dairy farmers in the community, in the state and in the nation.  These …
HONESDALE, PA. — Penn State Extension will offer “Home Food Preservation: Hands-On Jams and Jellies Training” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at the Penn State Extension …
Given that we’re veggie farmers, it’s been on my mind to develop a greater appreciation for eating vegetables.  After all, who trusts a banker who doesn’t have a savings …
ALBANY, NY — Catskill Brewery has medaled in two categories at the 2023 New York State Craft Beer Competition. The competition is presented by the New York State Brewers Association and is …
The River Reporter is always looking for ways to improve our newspaper. That's why we're asking you to take a short survey about your reading preferences in our monthly Food section. Your feedback …
Make these peanut butter chocolate cake morsels

“How did you get on TV?” It’s a question I’m asked a lot. The fact is, I was tapped to be on my first competitive Food Network TV show—Sugardome—practically …

In a kitchen far far away

I try very hard not to burn anything when I’m cooking, unless it’s a rare circumstance where that is actually desired for some reason. But for the most part, I’m not one of those …

To a large degree, it is true we eat with our eyes. The visual appeal of what is placed before us at a meal has a major impact on our appetites. Plating and presentation are practiced arts, used …
We’ve been trapped in a house of sick kids and a spouse for the last few weeks, and there were a few functions that we would have otherwise been all too thrilled to attend.  Despite our …
Make this candy surprise bunny  Anybody who knows me knows that I love animals.  True, a few of them don’t love me—I have really bad allergies to most dogs. And …
I have a singular memory from many years ago: one morning, I left my apartment near Washington Square Park, and headed toward Bleecker Street to get some crusty, freshly baked bread at the …
Make this holiday gnome out of fondant

My mother was born on Christmas Day, which is why her name is Carol. But to hear her tell it, that wasn’t necessarily a great thing—at least for her. She was the youngest of four in a …

Hot chocolate is the bomb

Nothing pleases all crowds, young and old, quite so much as a good old-fashioned hot chocolate. However, not every cup of hot chocolate need be old-fashioned. When my wife first mentioned hot …

Jude's culinary journey

Dining with Cindy

I met Cindy at a bar in the Village. We soon discovered we had more in common than enjoying a cocktail or two in the evenings. We both lived in small, cluttered apartments a few blocks from …

Get into the holiday spirit with local spirits

REGION — It can be difficult to shop for the perfect holiday gift. This year, why not lift your loved ones’ spirits with, well, spirits? Our region offers a plethora of places to pick …
One Day at a Time

Sprouts and your health

Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded.  For a …
Jude’s culinary journey

Thanks, after all

When my mother was about to embark on an experience that made her nervous, she’d say, “I’m going with my friends, Fear and Trepidation.” Along with another pal, …

Make this autumn wafer-paper flower

I was driving through our local mountains a few days ago, during the peak of fall foliage. The way the sunlight flickered through the vibrantly colored leaves reminded me of just how much I love this …
The food out here

Lamb shanks, to take your mind off turkey

Well, it’s Thanksgiving—or likely a day or so afterward, by the time this is distributed—and I’m sure the first thing on everyone’s mind is turkey, stuffing, mashed …

 Devin Michael Housman loved Halloween.  As a child, Devin was diagnosed with autism. The Housman family—mother Yvonne, father Jim, and older sister Briana—faced many …

In 1976, when I was liberating myself from my parent’s home and hunting for an apartment in Greenwich Village, I found the choices dismal. Some buildings, particularly those on MacDougal …
My earliest recollection of accompanying my mother while she shopped is of going to a woman’s clothing store on the south shore of Long Island. It was called Begg’s. I must’ve been …

HAWLEY, PA — Did you know that the taste of an herb is different, depending on the geographical location from which it was harvested? What about the consumer’s own genes? Would they have …

The great thing about growing up in my neighborhood in Liberty, NY, was that there were always other kids around—a lot of other kids. Let’s just say that we never had to worry about …
NARROWSBURG, NY — At 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, join this small town and its bee enthusiasts to celebrate the honey bee. National Honey Bee Day in August boosts awareness of honey …

When it comes to food in our household, my wife is the better chef, and I am the better baker. We share in both duties, but we bow to each other’s strengths. As my regular readers will …

A jar of Golden Blossom honey, with its green and gold label, was always in a cupboard in the kitchen of my childhood. We didn’t reach for it often. In winter, I would drizzle it over a bowl of …
MONTICELLO, NY — Join the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for Popeyes, on Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. Popeyes is located at  4058 Rte. 42 …