Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley: North Star Orchards
A Tradition of Harvest in Westmoreland Just outside Westmoreland, North Star Orchards is a landmark of the harvest season. From pick-your-own apples to warm cider donuts on crisp mornings, it’s a place where generations have gathered for the tastes and colors of fall. The Joseph family has spent decades tending the land here, keeping the […]
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
After two months of enjoying ripe tomatoes, when you’ve hopefully eaten plenty of them on sandwiches, with pasta, and in salads, my attention turns to cooked tomato preparations. As to what’s more delicious, I think it’s a tie between slow-roasted tomatoes and a good sauce. Slow-roasted tomatoes have a slight lead on sauce simply because […]
Little Cows, Big Personalities: Meet West Winfield’s Mini Cows
On a quiet back road in West Winfield, the pasture looks like a scene from the Scottish Highlands—rolling grass, split-rail fences, and a cluster of shaggy, long-haired cattle grazing in the sun. But step a little closer and you’ll notice something surprising: these cows are… mini. Standing no taller than a large dog, they’re all […]
The Heart of the Harvest: Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley
There’s something grounding about a family farm. Maybe it’s the smell of soil clinging to late-summer tomatoes, or the way kids’ hands reach for just-picked strawberries, juice already on their cheeks. In the Mohawk Valley, these farms aren’t just places to buy fresh food—they’re places to return to. Season after season, year after year. Family […]
RPMfest @ 7 Hamlets Brewing
Join the community on Sunday, August 31 from 12 to 8 PM at 7 Hamlets Brewing in Westmoreland. This all-day event honors Ryan P. Murphy and supports the Westmoreland PTO with live music, food, and fundraising fun.
Rome Arts & Community Center Jazz Concert
Enjoy smooth jazz on the patio at the Rome Art & Community Center on Sunday, August 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Collage Jazz will perform favorites from the Great American Songbook, pop classics, and smooth jazz icons like George Benson and Spyro Gyra. Bring a chair and settle in for a free evening of […]
August Art Happenings
Munson Museum of Art Event: Lunch and Listen Fridays, Aug. 1 to 29, at noon | Free Root Court This educational program complements the exhibition Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte, which is on view at Munson until Dec. 31, 2025. The nocturnes of Chopin inspired the stunning draped female figures in cast-glass and metal […]
Blacque Acres – Farming the Future in Utica
By Carrie Byrne Putelo Founder, James Paul In a sleek shipping container tucked away on James Street, something extraordinary is growing—without soil, without tractors, and without any of the traditional farm tools we’re used to seeing. Under LED lights, leafy greens sprout in clean rows, nourished by nutrient-rich water and monitored by an app. Welcome […]
Late Summer Salad
By, Nat Levin This month I had intended to share a recipe for a peach galette, but my kitchen was too hot to attempt anything that depends on cold butter. Then I thought I would try to perfect my peach cobbler recipe — I still haven’t nailed it — but after one underwhelming test, I […]
Sylvan Beach Boat Show
Get ready for family fun at Village Park in Sylvan Beach on Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24, 10 AM to 7 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday. Browse vendor booths, admire boats on display, enjoy crafts, food, and lakeside activities at this popular community event along the Erie Canal. [sylvanbeachny.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025‑Sylvan‑Beach‑Calendar‑of‑Events.pdf