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  • Positioned atop limestone bluffs in the heart of the Shawangunk (pronounced “Shown-gum”) Mountains lies a spectacular, historic, luxury resort known as the Mohonk Mountain House, which has the unique privilege of being family owned, for five generations, by the Smileys since…

  • I’m so excited to announce that Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is coming!  The fourth annual event runs from March 15th through March 28th this year.  And for the first time ever it includes Saturday nights, which is a wonderful bonus for…

  • This past weekend we celebrated a national holiday dedicated to love.  Why not extend that love to a place such as the Hudson River Valley?  This is a place that I love.  Here we are surrounded by both great beauty…

  • Perhaps the best bet in the Hudson Valley for a gourmet breakfast or lunch at rock bottom prices is just a seven minute drive from my house. It’s the Apple Pie Bakery and Café, at the famed Culinary Institute of America.…

  • photo is courtesy of Tongue in Cheek. It is no secret that the French love them some deliciously set tables.  Whether a table setting at a bistro, a fancy Parisian restaurant or a casual home in Provence, there is always…

  • Here are some shots of our recent trip to Barton Orchards. We went with our good friends and their niece and nephew, who were more than adorable. Apple picking is more expensive than you might think.  $18 a bushel bag is…

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