VISITvortex Winter 09/10 Issue

LOCAL COMMUNITY GUIDE presented by www.visitvortex.com

Featuring: HOLIDAY OFFERS Winter Recipes Making Maple Syrup DIY Gifts Winter/Holiday Events LOCAL GIFT GUIDE

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colonIal suBaru761 East Chester Street Kingston 845-339-3333 colonialsubaru.com

snow + subaru = winter funStop in and see why Colonial Subaru is the best selling Subaru dealer in the region.

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VISITvortex IS communITy. It’s a portrait of the people and places that make the area unique. Get in-depth info about the Mid-Hudson Valley, local perspectives, events, and businesses right from the source—its people. And in a most interesting way—through video and images! Resourceful information is taken to a whole new level, to support community and the local economy.

our mISSIon is to help you tell your story & spread the word. We produce great little videos about the area and its businesses. We promote those videos and slideshows on www.visitvortex.com. And we publish this little piece to keep you all abreast of the latest updates and local events not to be missed in the Valley.

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VISITvortex...BE DRAWN IN!

VISITvortexPO Box 82 High Falls, NY [email protected]

Art Direction: Melissa HewittSales: Jesse MarcusContributing Writer: Rochelle RiservatoCopy Editor: Chris Hewitt-Fenichel

VISITvortex.com Call 845-687-3470 PO Box 82, High Falls, NY [email protected]

It was very excItIng putting this issue together because it embodies the spirit of winter and the holidays in the area—snow and warmth and getting together with family and friends. While you look through our little mag and browse the website this season, please take advantage of the special offers and let the business owners know they are being seen. The more we can support each other economically, the stronger of a community we’ll have. I’d like to thank the people of this community for creating a great feeling of connection, where we can all work, live, and play together. We want to also thank all of you for helping us to grow and giving us so much support. Happy and healthy holidays and a prosperous and happy new year. —Jesse Marcus

There are some things that we all have In common. VISITvortex celebrates those commonalities. I think we can all agree that we want to prosper, that we love this area,and that we want to be recognized for the good that we do.In sharing these short video and photo stories I’m finding my place in the community, and sharing the hidden treasures in my own backyard—your treasures. We here at VISITvortex are so happy to be sharing the bounty of this fine region withthe world. —Melissa Hewitt

Our LOcaL Business Owners...

Essell Hoenshell-Watson The Alternative Baker

Kimberly Wendt, Joe KotchCobblestone Motel

Chris Hewitt Country Wisdom

Flynn O’Connor The Mad Hatter Chimney

Carol SchultzGenesis Florist

Shelley FagiolaSuruchi Indian Restaurant

Brian Bell Bell’s Christmas Trees

Gordie Bell Bell’s Christmas Trees

Lydia CastigliaBurgevin Florist

Chris Cancelliere Cancelliere Pizzeria

Amy WalkerThe Last Bite

Kari TemmingThe Last Bite

Dick PetersPeters Market

Said ZadehMy Market

Dominick VanacoreDominick’s Cafe

Michael Hansen Hansen Caviar Company

Salvatore DePoala Mountain Valley Manor

Taber McNaughton Mountain Valley Manor

Joan Fall Bistro Mountain Store

creating a strOng and thriving cOMMunitY. watch and tell them you saw their videO/photo stories on www.visitvortex.com.

Victoria Coyne Victoria Gardens

Cheryl AllowayAlloway Garden Designs

Cosmo SakellariouStone Ridge Jewelers

Tammy Boylan Wright’s Farm

Alex Kambouris Bare and A&G Furniture

Lesly DesarmeLez Rx Pharmacy

Brian Murphy Inn at Stone Ridge

Katie Finley Rosendale Acupuncture

Todd Polonsky RV Self Storage

Dave Pillard Tender Land Home

Anthony CovelloThe Ridge Gym

Pat Reppert Garlic Fest Founder

Tricia Churnetski Lucy’s Tacos

1412 Route 213, High Falls, NY 12440 845-687-2870 www.nectarimports.com

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES!Reclaimed wood furniture, architectural items, Fair Trade gifts, jewelry, tea, and furnishings in a range of prices. Interior Design Services and Unique Bridal Registry. Nectar is a jewel of a store where design elements and people converge. A celebration of beauty!

Nectar is donating 5% of all Holiday Sales to FAM

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WELCOME. STEP INSIDE. TAKE A LOOK AROUND.High Falls Mercantile offers everything needed to furnish a home, with a well selected array of new

and antique dinnerware, rugs, table linen, farm tables, upholstered furniture, beeswax candles,

lamps, and one-of-a-kind accessories. There are always interesting and ever-changing collections

that have included antique lusterware, vintage apothecary jars, classic garden ornaments, prints,

metal ware, textiles…who knows what will be next.

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BELL’S chrIstmas tree Farm 647 Mettacahonts Rd, Accordwww.bellschristmastrees.com

(845) 626-7849

Visit our Tree Farm this Holiday Season to Choose and Cut Your Own Christmas Tree!

Our Cozy Giftshop features local maple syrup, honey & soaps

Handcrafted Wreaths, Kissing balls, Swags and Mailbox Hug-

gies are made right on our Farm

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Quality Beauty supplies: Clippers, Dryers,Flat Irons, Hair, Skin, and Bath Care.wig Dept: Fashion Wigs, Pieces, Extentions.costume shop: Holiday Rentals and Dress up.Masks, Hats, Gloves, Boas, Swords......

All You Need For Christmas The one stop for everyone on your list!

Herzog’s is celebrating 100 years in business! Our family-owned store offers paint,

hardware, building supplies, garden

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The garden center offers the finest

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This season let’s keep our money right here within our communities. Let’s support each other so that we can see our small businesses prosper. If we just try and spend our money with our local merchants and make minimal to no purchases with the big box stores and malls we could actually shift our economy in a really powerful way.

So we are challenging you this holiday season to make your gift purchases mean more than telling someone how much they’re ap-preciated, but how much we value our local merchants and neighbors.

Yes, it’s easier to run to the mall or Wal-Mart and check everyone off our lists, but remem-ber that it’s truly the thought that counts. So let’s put thought and intention into each purchase and realize the powerful tool that our money can be. In shopping locally we support a local vendor, provide a quality gift and we’ve created a relationship with a local shopkeeper.

Our independent merchants are dependent on us. This holiday season can bring success to many local businesses—let’s make our purchases count. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS.

HOLIDAYgiftguIDeHerzog’s Home Center

a great set of tools

The Emerson Spa

warm oil treatment

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Potter Brothers

ski & Board equipment

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Columbia Beauty

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Bed by the Stream

a cozy getaway

Tenderland Home

local home accessories

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Hansen Caviar

a Basket of Delicacies

Pegasus Shoes

the shoes they want

The Nest Egg

hand Dipped candles

taKe the local challenge

Pegasus Shoes

Tinker Toys Too!

great gifts for all the lil’ ones

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the gift of Fresh water

Lotus Jewelry

handmade Jewelry

Burgevin Florist

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Antiques Center at Water St.

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Jenkins & Lueken

handmade wreaths

Victoria Gardens

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The Apple Bin

Fruit Baskets

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amazing cheese platters

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Hudson Valley Seed Library

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High Falls Mercantile

persian Fig soy candles

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Duchess Farm

horseback riding lessons

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Alan’s Affordable Comp.

a little laptop

Duchess Farm

Genesis Florist

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Bell’s Trees & Gifts

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B&L Jewelers

Dedrick’s

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Bare Furniture

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hIgh Falls caFe Route 213 and Mohonk Rd., High Falls 845-687-2699 www.highfallscafe.com

Casual Country Comfort. Home Cookin’ with fresh ingredients made to order. Burgers, Steaks, Pasta, Fresh Fish and Vegetarian Dishes. Kids menu. Full Service Bar. Live Music Weekly. Check our website for full event calendar. Wednesday is Pasta night. Happy Hour 4-7pm daily. Breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday from 9am. Closed Mon-days. Check www.highfallscafe.com for more info and menus.

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This holiday season, consider having your fam-ily get together or holiday party catered by one of our local resturaunts. Better yet, take the whole gang out and have your party at one of the local hotspots. Gift certifi cates are a great gift idea and perfect way to keep business in the community There are so many delicious places to gather and enjoy the bounty of the Hudson Valley.

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It’S hArd tO BELiEvE thAt thErE iS OnLY OnE rEgiOn in thE whOLE wOrLd thAt cAn grOw SugAr mAPLES SuccESSFuLLY.

New York, New England, and Eastern Canada have just the right climate to allow the sweet sap of the sugar maple to flow in February and March, just as the ground is thawing and releases the earth from its winter grip. So when you think about Valentine’s Day this year, think about tapping your maple trees.

In Vermont—the place where everyone thinks of when they hear maple syrup—trees are tapped everywhere

you look. It’s not just the big syrup producers tapping their maple stands, or sugar bushes, with miles of blue tubes that lead to collection tanks. Everyone’s doing it. Drive past almost any house and the maple trees are tapped, even just one or two. A small family can pro-duce enough syrup out of two trees to supply them-selves for one whole season—and it’s easy and fun!

StArt by identifying whether or not you have sugar maple trees. Look online, at Google Images for exam-ple, or in a tree book to see the smooth but crackly sur-face of the bark. It’s unlikely that the tree will still have

leaves right now, but that is also an easy way to identify the tree (red maples also produce sap but not as much). Mark the trees with rope or tree tape if you’d like.

nExt you’ll need taps and buckets. Do an Internet search or ask at your local Agway or hardware store. There are different types, but the concept is all the same. Drill a small hole into the maple tree that is small enough to fit the tapered end of the tap into the tree but not so

The spring thaw. Time to tap the maples. Gather friends & family for some sweet fun. Head to the sugar shack, or light up the wood stove. Chris tells us about the maple syrup boiler.

MAKING MAPLE SYRUP with Chris Hewitt

The sap tastes like watermelon juice.

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A few local sugarhouses: The Sugar Brook Maple Farm, Lyonsville Sugarhouse, Arrowhead Farm

Get the fire roaring to get the sap boiling.

large that the tap slips too far in. Hang the bucket on the tap, put on a cover to keep out bugs and debris, and the tree starts dripping the slightly sweet sap right away.

nOw it’s time for boiling. Forty gallons of maple sap is boiled down to get just one gallon of succulent syrup, so you’ll be boiling a bit. If you have a wood stove, you can evaporate the water in the sap into your air by plac-ing a pot on the wood stove. Or just place a pot on your stove and boil most of the liquid away. Add more sap or get ready for the final touches of boiling. You can also buy a large maple sap boiler and go all out with your set

up. If you do this inside your house every year you’ll start to get a slightly sticky film on your ceiling. That’s when you know it’s time to build yourself a sugar shack.

BE very careful not to burn the syrup (what a mess!). There are ways to monitor the syrup by eye to make sure all of the water content has been removed, but owning a hydrometer makes the job much easier. Just float the device on the surface and a line indicates when the brew turns to syrup. Otherwise, watch the bubbles turn from being large, like boiling water, to very small, like boiling milk. The liquid also changes the way

it runs off of a spoon once it turns to syrup—it starts to look like slow moving...well, syrup.

mAking your own maple syrup is a great project to do with your family and friends. It produces sweet results and is a way to work with the land around you. This year as the snows melt away and spring is about to appear, get your body moving with the flow of the maple tree.

40 gallons of sap for 1 gallon of syrup!!! Now we wait, and we wait, and wait and wait. Take a whiff, it smells delicious! The fruits of our labor, pancakes for dinner!

FOr hELP gEtting StArtEd on this and other exciting projects call chris hewitt at country wisdom caretakers at 845-616-7834 or visit www.countrywisdomcaretakers.com.

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On Saturday, October 3, 2009 The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened to the public to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Hudson River Valley. Large crowds from both sides of the river and from around the world

came together to celebrate the conversion of this old train bridge to the longest pedestrian bridge in the world.

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water street marKet 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 845-255-1403 www.waterstreetmarket.com

Gifts From the Heart Food for the Body Art for the Soul• Hot drinks, savory morsels & sweet delicacies • Vintage collectibles, stylish clothes & designer jewelry • One-of-a-kind decorative pieces and fine art

With more than 20 shops, over 30 antique dealers, music, and some of thefinest views in New Paltz, Water Street Market has something for everyone.

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HOLIDAY EVENTSFriday, November 20Downtown New Paltz Unwrapped Visit the Town of New Paltz for the unveiling of the Holiday Window Displays that each of the businesses in the town will embellish with holiday cheer and festivity. 845-255-6277

Thursday, November 26Annual Turkey TrotWater Street Market, New PaltzThanksgiving morning 5k RACE to benefi t Fam-ily of New Paltz. More info email: [email protected]

Friday, November 27, 11am-3pmGiving Thanks DayHuguenot Street, New PaltzForget the mall the day after Thanksgiving; come enjoy a special Giving Thanks day at Huguenot Street huguenotstreet.org

November 27, 28 and 29 from 10am-3pm. Hurley Heritage Museum Shop Annual Holiday Sale The Hurley Heritage Museum Shop will be hold-ing its annual holiday sale. Holiday refreshments will be served! Main Street, Hurley in Elmendorf House. 845-338-1661

Festival of LightsUptown kingston Holiday Event. The stores will be open late for great gift-hunting. Santa arrives, Horse and Buggy Rides, Ice Carv-ings, Stockings for store-to-store visits and so much more.

Nov 27 through Dec 31 from 12-5pm A Gilded Age Christmas at The Mills Mansion Elaborate turn-of-the-century holiday decora-tions and fl ower arrangements. Christmas trees festooned with Edwardian-style ornaments, and spectacular Dining Room decorations based on historic themes. 845-889-8851

December 5 at 5:30pmHigh Falls Tree Lighting and townwide celebrationJoin us for this holiday classic featuring carols, hot soup, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from Santa. highfallscivic.org

December 5 & 6 from 1- 5 pm Holiday Candlelight Event at The Bevier House MuseumBring the family to a holiday time travel at the Museum’s candlelight event taking place at the headquarters of the Ulster County Historical Society—the Bevier House Museum. 2682 Route 209 Marbletown. 845-338-5614

Weekends in December, 2009‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Locust GroveThe mansion’s rooms will be decorated with trees that showcase passages from this beloved holiday poem. Sundays feature hunts for kids, with clues from “’Twas the Night Before Christ-mas.” 845-454-4500

December 6Locust Grove’s Twilight Holiday Tour & Dinner Make reservations for this event at the mansion by calling 845-454-4500.

December 6High Yuletide TeaVictorian Holiday Tours at WildersteinMake reservations for the special Yuletide High Tea at this Queen Anne Victorian mansion by calling 845-876-4818.

Saturdays, December 6, 13, 20, and 27 Holiday Whodunit For Children at The Mills MansionDon’t miss this event for the family. Free for kids ages 12 and under.For ages 6-12 from 1-4pm. 845-889-8851

Friday, December 12 from 6-9pm A Gilded Age Christmas at Vanderbilt Mansion Welcome the season with music and refresh-ments at Vanderbilt with glimmering trees and other elaborate Christmas decorations. Tours from Nov 28 through Jan 4 at this gracious mansion in Hyde Park. 845-229-7770

December 13 from 6-9 pm Free Holiday Open House at the Home of FDRVisit the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home in Hyde Park for a glimpse of how the president and his family celebrated the holidays.

December 20 from 3-6 pmCandlelight Tours of ClermontFree marshmallows will be offered for toasting by the fi reside, and singing carols is encouraged. Afterward, share some holiday spirit with your loved ones over a bonfi re and Christmas treats in the mansion’s backyard. 518-537-4240

December 20 & 21 11am-4pmAnnual Christmas at ClermontFree self-guided tours of the museum. Holiday music, brilliant holiday decorations, and the warm holiday spirit make this the perfect place to make your own holiday memories. No reservations required.

WINTER FUNCross Country Skiing:Frost Valley YMCA www.FrostValley.orgBelleayre Mountain www.belleayre.com Sawkill Family Ski Center, KingstonMinnewaska State ParkMohonk Mountain House www.mohonk.com Mohonk Preserve www.mohonkpreserve.org Bowdoin County Park 845-297-1224Clermont State Historic Site 518-537-4240Mills/Norrie State Park 845-889-4646

Down-hill Skiing and Snowboarding:Belleayre Mountain, www.belleayre.com Catamount, Hillsdale www.catamountski.com

Snow Tubing and Ice Skating:Rocking Horse Ranch rockinghorseranch.comPinegrove Ranch www.pinegroveranch.com

Sledding:Staatsburgh Historic Site The Mills Mansion

Winter Horseback RidingNevele Saddle Club www.nevele.comPinegrove Ranch www.pinegroveranch.com

Take advantage of this great opportunity to live in unspoiled beauty with breathtaking views. Situated on 90 acres this community enjoys the use of trails, the Equestrian Center, views of horses grazing in open fields, and the beauty of our resident wild life. Home sites starting at 89k.

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Route 213 High Falls, Ulster County, NYwww.marycollinsrealestate.com 845-687-0911

It’s time to reflect on your dreams for the future. Purchasing a home is a big investment and can be a daunting project, but when you engage the assistance of one of our professional, experienced and enthusiastic agents, we

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Your home is a reflection of you. It might be a cabin, a farmhouse, or a grand estate. Whatever you choose, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Come visit us at our home in High Falls and share your dreams with us. We’ll help you make them come true.

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Drink Fresh CiderShop the Market

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hansen cavIar co.881 State Route 28Kingston, New York 845-331-5622 www.hansencaviar.comMon-Sat:10-5:30 Sun:12-5

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THE “SISTER’S” COLD ANTIPASTO

2 romaine lettuce hearts1 head iceberg lettuce1 celery heartjar marinated artichoke heartsjar roasted red pepperscan of black olivesjar of green olivesjar of marinated mushroomshandful of capers1/4 cup of grated “locatelli” romano cheese2 large ripe tomatoes1/4 lb hard salami1/4 lb chunk of imported provolone1/4 lb imported prosciutto (sliced medium thickness)red wine vinegarolive oil

Clean and cut up romaine, iceberg and celery heart. Put in large bowl, add artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, green olives, marinated mushrooms, capers, and locatelli romano cheese. Add a splash of juice from each ingredient. Mix up really well. Cut provolone into cubes and mix it in.Lay it on a serving platter. Roll salami and prosciutto and lay on top. Slice tomato and lay on top.Serve with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and bread sticks on side.

CORN & POTATO SOUP

WITH OR WITHOUT PUMPkIN

4 1/2 cups fresh corn4 cups diced potato2 cups milk1 quart heavy cream1/16 cup salt1/8 cup white pepper4 cups cooked and pureed pumpkin (optional)2 cups gruyere cheese

Put all the ingredients except the cheese and salt into a stainless steel soup pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Although the pumpkin puree is optional it works well to help thicken the soup. Add the puree pumpkin if you wish and cook for another 20 minutes. Add the salt and stir constantly, taste for salt and add more if you wish,cook for another few minutes. Remove the soup from the burner and serve in one cup bowls garnished with the grated gruyere cheese.

The original recipe was made for Rondout Valley Growers Association Barn Dance. The growers delivered 2 bags of fresh corn and 50 pounds of potatoes. The recipe was made to serve 125 guests a one cup portion. The recipe has been scaled down to serve 15 people expecting them to go back for seconds.

winter reciPes from our local chefs

Dominick VanacoreDominick’s CafeUptown Kingston

John Novi Depuy Canal HouseHigh Falls

BLACkENED SALMON IN CREOLE SAUCE

2 7oz. salmon filetscajun spice1/4 cup diced red & green bell pepper1/2 cup of diced onion1/2 cup of white wine2 cups of marinara or tomato sauce2 tablespoons BBQ sauceLousiana style hot saucesalt & pepperolive oilcooked brown rice (optional)

Prepare sauce first. Saute peppers, garlic and onions over high heat with oil. Deglaze pan with wine white, simmer for 2 minutes. Add BBQ and marinara, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Salt & Pepper, Dash of hot sauce to taste.

While sauce is simmering, in a separate heavy skillet heat oil. Roll each filet in Cajun spice until coated. Place in skillet top side first. Lower heat and cook for 7 minutes. Flip and cover, cook for five additional minutes.

Place salmon over rice and cover with sauce!

Yummy!

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO TERRINE

12 oz. milk chocolate1/3 cup light corn syrup8 oz. butter4 large egg yolks2 Tablespoon sugar4 Tablespoon amaretto liquor2 Tablespoon water1/4 cup heavy cream1 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup heavy cream For terrine: Melt chocolate, light corn syrup and butter together in double boiler. In second double boiler combine egg yolks, sugar, amaretto liquor, water and ¼ cup heavy cream. Stir mixture until 168° on candy thermometer. Combine the two mixtures. Whip sour cream with ¼ cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Stir in sliced almonds. Pour entire mixture into plastic lined terrine and refrigerate overnight.

For Topping:9 oz dark chocolate10 Tbsp. butter

1/3 cup light corn syrup

Melt all ingredients together in double boiler. Pour just enough over cooled terrine to coat. Let cool one hour in refrigerator. Then, unmold terrine turning it over onto a plate and peel off plastic wrap. Pour remaining chocolate over top and allow to run down and cover all sides of terrine. Refrigerate another hour and slice into desired size pieces. Garnish and serve.Brian Gribbon

High Falls CafeHigh Falls, NY

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Three Great RestaurantsOne Great Town

Main Street, PHOENICIA www.brios.netRicciardella’s: (845) 688-7800 Sportsman: (845) 688-5259

Brio’s: (845) 688-5370

THIS HOLIDAY, THAW OUT AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD & SPIRITS IN PHOENICIA

the nest egg84 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464845-688-5851 www.nesteggshop.com

An Old FashionedCountry StoreWe are located in the heart of The Catskill Mountains. We carry Minnetonka Moccasins, chimes, puzzles, local books & maps, gemstones, jewelry, candy, t-shirts, games, crafts and so much more. We are packed to the rafters with fun, practical, and hard-to-find merchandise. Come visit us for a unique shopping experience.

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The Reservoir InnBasin Road

West Hurley, NY845-331-9806

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~ Fine Family Dining ~ Serving Lunch & Dinner ~ Weekly Dinner Specials

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SAVONA’S TRATTORIA11 Broadway, Kingston, NY

845-339-6800www.savonas.com

Fine Dining in a Manhattan Style EaterySavona’s Trattoria is an elegant Italian restaurant housed on the historic Kingston waterfront.¥Ê Lunch and Dinner¥Ê Full Catering¥Ê Parties and Events¥ÊOn the Rondout Waterfront

157 Basin RoadWest Hurley, NY

845-331-9806

indoor gardens for the gardener

Purchase old or new containers; larger and shallower ones for little rock gardens. Deep containers are best for forcing tulips, daffodils, jonquils, or paper whites and herb gardens for winter culinary season-ing. Plain terracotta or plastic containers can be decorated with fabric, wallpaper, lace, ribbons, beads or anything you feel your gift recipients’ taste would appreciate.As an extra bonus you can attach fancy garden gloves on the side of a container with a ribbon; or perhaps a trough.

It Doesn’t taKe a lot oF money nor talent to make a memorable, customized gift—just the desire to give those favorites on your holiday gift list something special, just as they are! Most importantly shop smaller, LOCAL BUSINESSES for any supplies to create the items we’ve suggested.

HOMEmade Gift Ideas

homemade Bath salts Luxurious and inexpensive. Get any shape jar with a lid—old or new—Fancy china or plain clear glass. Put in Epson or sea salt, baking soda, vegetable-based glycerin and an aromatic essential oil that will please the recipient. Food coloring may be used if you wish it to have a prettier hue. Mix together and put into the jar. The presentation of a plain glass jar can be enhanced by decorating the lid and/or using your imagination with fabrics, antique lace, beads, etc. on the outside. Pat-terned lidded jars can just be tied with a rib-bon. Always include the ingredients and be sure to list the essential oils used for any po-tential allergies.

Personalized Journals

You can spice up cheap, plain items like journals and sketch-books your-self. Buy them on sale from an art supply or discount store, and decorate the covers. Personalize them with buttons, rhinestones, glitter or dried fl owers. Writing a thoughtful note on the inside cover and the date will fi nish this gift off with a special touch.

Flavored Cooking OilInteresting bottles found at yard sales and thrift stores can become a epicurean’s delight just by adding twigs of Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Parsley and other aromatic herbs into the bottle that you’ve half-fi lled with olive oil. You could also add some peppercorns for decoration and further fl avor, then fi ll the bottle with more oil. If the bottle had no lid various size corks are available at craft stores. Adding a festive ribbon, raffi a or any embellish-ment to the neck of the bottle will fashion customized charm. This gift looks great on any recipient’s kitchen shelf as well as enhancing their culinary skills.

tea Cup gardensBuy vintage fl oral pattern teacups at secondhand stores & antique shops and plant ornamental bulbs in them. Or search for old mugs with herbal print designs and plant chives, oregano, rosemary, or basil. Decorate with a bit of ribbon and a card describing how to care for the plant.

handcrafted JewelryOne doesn’t have to be a silversmith to cre-ate beautiful baubles and bead originals. Craft stores in the Hudson Valley abound with “bling”—from sparkling glass, colorful acryl-ics, and porcelains to genuine gemstones and Swarovski crystals. They make one-of-a-kind personalized gifts cherished by favorite gals and guys on your holiday gift list. Findings such as Lobster claw clasps, crimp beads, and ear wires are readily available in everything from hypoallergenic stainless to pewter and even sterling and 14 karat gold. Tutorial books are available on how to create a masterpiece in as little as an hour to several hours for more intricately designed originals.

a dress-Up Box for the KidsObtain a large cardboard box from your local supermarket and cover it with pretty wrapping paper, or if you are more ambi-tious, hot glue a fabric remnant for more durability. Now browse charity shops, rum-mage sales or yard sales and pick up in-expensive hats, scarves, ties, veils, tutus, jewelry, gloves—even low-heeled dressy shoes to go with fancy dresses, or small size dresses or jackets. For boys keep an eye out for items for Superhero dress-up. Dressing up is an age-old pastime and even the modern-day child has the desire to be a princess or hero. It’s good, clean fun that will keep kids occupied for hours on end.

Personalized towelsA set of inexpensive hand tow-els, whether vintage or new, can be made unique with the addition of fancy ribbons sewn or hot-glued about three inches from each end. For more formal “guest towels,” the use of acryl-ic beads sewn to dangle at the towels’ edges transforms sim-plicity into a most dazzling gift customized to coordinate with any bath décor. Include soaps or other bath products in a bas-ket for the perfect gift.

That Will Make Them Smile

LOCAL SUPPLY SUGGESTIONS: Woodstock Bead Emporium Inc. in Woodstock; Catskill Art Supplies in Kingston, New Paltz, & Poughkeepsie; Manny’s Art Supplies in New Paltz;

The Rainbow Sheep Shop in Port Ewen; Highland Antique & Art Center in Highland; Cat House Antiques in High Falls; Rose Hill Antiques in Accord; Victoria’s Gardens in Rosendale.

lucy’s tacos 38 John Street, Kingston 845-338-2816OPEN EVERY DAY 11-9

Fresh, fun and delicious tacos & burritos made just like you like them!

Made to order Tex-Mex in Uptown Kingston.

245 Fair Street, Kingston, NYburgevinflorist.com 845-331-0874

Burgevin’s Florist is committed to offering only the finest floral

arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Large inventory of fresh flowers,

tropicals, plants, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style

floral arrangements, weddings, specialoccasions and an extensive gift line.

BurgevinT H E F L O W E R S H O P

Rich in old world flavor.Authentic, Home-style cook-ing; A cozy cafe cornering the busiest section of Up-town Kingston. Watch the world go by while savoring anything from “the best cof-fee in town” with a flavorful biscotti to a hearty meal that could include a build your own panini, sandwich, or the daily special.

All created right on the premises by Dominick’s own family recipes rich in old world flavor and fresh, quality ingredients. “If my grandmother wouldn’t serve it, you won’t find it here.”

Catering for special events and private parties.

DomInIcK’s caFe34 North Front StreetCorner of Wall St.Kingston, NY 12401845-338-4552

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BRINGING YOU HOLIDAY CHEER WITH AMAZING PRICES ON WINES & LIQUORSThe Merchant offers the best prices, best selection and the best service for spirits in Kingston NY. Carrying all of your favorites at prices that will surprise you. With wines from all over the world and a selection to meet anyone’s needs. Come in and be blown away by our hOlidaY disCOUnts.

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4076 Albany Post RoadHyde PArk, NY 12538

845-229-8277

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great beer! great food! good times!have your holiday party with us.

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peters marKet 7700 Rt. 209, Napanoch

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Big Enough To Serve You, Small Enough To Care

Supermarket and Natural Foods Store

Platters For All Occasions• Meat • Cheese

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Guacamole Made To OrderRIGHT AT YOUR TABLE

New York’s fi nest spring water. Leisure Time Spring Water comes in a variety of sizes. Our most popular is the 5-gallon easy-carry bottle. We also carry a smaller and lighter 3-gallon easy-carry bottle. We carry cases of water from the small 8oz, all the way up to our 2.5 gallon refrigerator bottle. We also carry distilled water in 5-gallon bottles and cases of distilled water in 1 gallon bottles. We offer a variety of dispensers to use with the 3 and 5 gallon bottles. We can provide for all of your bottled water needs.

WE havE thE sOlUtiOn. Distributors of Leisure Time Spring Water

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Home of the Crankin’ SandwichesThe Bistro Mountain Store is a full service deli and grocery store located at the foot of the Shawangunk Cliffs! We have everything you need for a great day in the mountains! With this and an epicurious approach to world cuisine, the Bistro Mountain Store is a delicious choice!

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810 Broadway (Rt 9W) Ulster Park, NY 12487

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