Here in the Catskills, we are surrounded by the best farms in the world. Couple fresh local ingredients and a love of food and you will quickly understand all the reasons great new cookbooks from the area are popping up.
Here are a few titles you may want to consider picking up before your next trip to the farmers' market.
The Catskills Farm to Table Cookbook: Over 75 Recipes
by Courtney Wade
Capturing the true essence of not just the Catskills farm-to-table movement, but also the amazing men and women behind it through contributions of recipes from top restaurants and farms in...

Summer is here! Time to go outside, breathe in some fresh air and taste some of New York State's freshest foods. There's no better way to experience all our region has to offer than visiting one of our many outdoor farmers' markets. Spend some time selecting some delicious produce, meats and locally sourced products while getting to know the folks who produce them.
No matter where you are, chances are there's a market near you. Below is just a small sampling of some in our area.
DELAWARE COUNTY
Bovina Farmers' Market
Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm
Creamery Rd, Bovina Center, NY...

We recently all received the news that after months of staying at home due to the Covid-19 outbreak, outdoor dining is permitted for places experiencing PHASE 2 of the New York State reopening, which includes our area. Restaurants are now permitted to serve guests with special precautions, following protocols put forward by the Governor.
Below is a sampling of places with outdoor dining that are open for business or over the next few days. Please be sure to ch...

During this time of social distancing and doing all we can to stay safe and healthy, what better way to fill those hours than by spending time outdoors and in the garden?
Create a beautiful display of flowers and greenery to enjoy all season long, or plant a veggie garden for clean, healthy ingredients for your meals. Gardening is also a great workout and a stress reliever!
Family-owned, small-town garden centers are the best places to get personal service and advice, making it easy even for beginners to get started on this satisfying hobby. The Catskills has a host of dedicated nurseries and garden centers happy to help you realize your gardening goals thi...