Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, traditionally running from mid-September to the first weekend in October, in Munich, Germany. But with craft breers and brew lovers on the rise in the Hudson Valley, it’s the perfect opportunity to invite some friends over and throw an Oktoberfest-themed fall beer tasting. Hosting is easy; simply follow the steps below.
Last week, things got a little uncharacteristically emotional on Fork This with IntoxiKate. Guests Judy Vig and Joy Paoletti (aka Judy & Joy), identical twins who are self-taught Italian American cooks and cookbook authors, popped on the show to promote a campaign near and dear to their hearts—Breast Cancer Awareness. The duo has a unique approach to cooking and life—Judy recently celebrated her third year of being a breast cancer survivor—and their recipes are created two ways: traditionally, and with a twist. The ‘traditional’ way is prepared by Joy and the ‘healthy’ twist created by Judy.
I immediately fell in love with the two of them {check out the interview below}, but want to support their message: October is breast cancer awareness month and women need to get an annual mammogram.
Both of their experiences—Judy, as a patient, and Joy, playing nurse to a sister fighting breast cancer—evolved these women into advocates for healthy living, encouraging women to teach their families how to make better food choices. The ladies are also currently pursuing a certification in health and wellness.
I love them so much, I asked them to pass along one of their recipes, and this Baked Apples with Olive Oil Crumble recipe looks and sounds nothing short of amazing. Can’t wait to make it after my weekend of apple picking!
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September 19th, hundreds of craft beer lovers gathered for the third Big Brew NY Beer Festival of the year to enjoy local favorites and seasonal pumpkin brews. A quick recap of the festival, in photos, is below.
Serendipity Magazine’s fifth annual Greenwich Wine and Food Festival kicks off next Wednesday with three days full of delicious events, chock full of both local and international celebrity chefs. Instead of offering a post with the lowdown on events (click here for the lineup, info, and tickets), I thought it would be more fun to offer up the top 10 reasons why you should attend the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival (come on, like you need a reason!). They are as follows, in no particular order:
Hudson Valley Craft Beer Week kicked off last Friday with a party at The Oath Craft Beer Sanctuary in Tarrytown, featuring the specialty craft beer creations breweries crafted specifically for the event. The week long schedule of event celebrates local breweries and their contributions to the local beer industry.
Produce for Kids is dedicated to educating families on the benefits of healthy eating, providing simple meal solutions and raising money for children’s non-profit organizations. Last week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amanda Keefer, the director of marketing communications for the organization, about preparing back to school lunches for kids. (Interview below.) While there are plenty of amazing ideas for your little students—and the young at heart—here, I was blown away by their Power Your Lunchbox Pledge campaign.
When’s the last time you ordered Chinese food? I’m willing to bet what happened next: you made a crack about the meat, inhaled your food anyways, immediately felt drowsy, and then served as a “bloatation” device, floating your way through your post-meal MSG hangover.
You’re smiling because you know I’m right.
Why do we go back for more, fighting with the chopsticks to pick up those final, soy-sauce drenched pieces of white rice? We can’t get enough of the beef and broccoli, slurping up the egg drop soup, and the grand finale—a small piece of paper detailing our fortune popping out of a cookie. I am 100% guilty as charged, ordering Chinese at least three times per month.
Enter WUJI: Scarsdale village’s newest eatery, offering a farm-to-wok dining experience. The same great flavors we love, but produced plates by true Hong Kong chefs with organic, fresh ingredients.
Chinese food that’s organic. There’s something you didn’t think you’d see in the same sentence.
Beer lovers, unite! Big Brew NY is back at the Westchester County Center in White Plains September 19th from 4 to 8 p.m. Over 200 craft beers, including seasonal pumpkin varieties, will be on tap. Sponsors include 1490 WGCH, The Oath Craft Beer Sanctuary (Tarrytown), The Craftsman Ale House (Harrison), and DeCicco & Sons. Make sure to swing by and support local breweries including Peekskill Brewery, Broken Bow Brewery, Yonkers Brewing, and Captain Lawrence. The festival will also include gourmet food and music. See pictures from Big Brew NY at Lyndhurst.