Hover Farms

They say the grass is always greener on the other side. When I visited the Red Devon cattle at Hover Farms, this saying took on a very literal meaning.  Located in the rolling pastural hills of Germantown, Hover Farms is a sixth-generation farm. Their farming practices have been passed down from generation to generation to…

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Bonticou Ducks

Why did the chicken, duck and goose cross the road? To get to Bonticou Ducks It started as a quintessential Hudson Valley day. Picture this. Hugging the narrow curves of the winding Stone Ridge Mountains, I arrived at an orchard to meet a farmer. This is not just any farmer. Her name is Polly Gregor…

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Rosemary Orange Thrice-Cooked Chicken with Cutting-board Vinaigrette

This is the humble roast chicken reimagined. If you’re in pursuit of juicy chicken with super flavorful chicken skin, this is your recipe. The trick to this recipe is time and preparation. To make that easy, start preparing the bird early in the week so you can enjoy it on the weekend. Most of the…

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