Food
Paradise-On-Hudson: An Insider’s Guide To Cold Spring, New York
With all the excitement surrounding DRIVEN’s August 15th Cold Spring Community Day and its participating merchants, it might be a nice idea to explain why we chose this location for our annual event in the first place. Well, it’s similar to the reasons why Deborah and I once chose to make Cold Spring our home.…
Read MoreStay True to Your New Year’s Resolutions: Check Out MARY’s Secret Ingredients
What was your New Year’s resolution this year? Was it to stretch the boundaries of your cooking? To branch out and discover new recipes? Maybe you resolved to cook healthier with better, more high-quality ingredients. Well, making a resolution is easy. Following through with it? Not so much. I know that pursuing a healthy diet,…
Read MoreEveryone’s Favorite Word: Flapjacks!
Sometimes we call them pancakes, but that word just seems way too conventional for the type we have in mind. Ours aren’t the kind you‘d slather in maple syrup at breakfast; these are the sort you’d serve alongside a steak or a salmon. Our newly-famous Black Bean & Sweet Potato Flapjacks were such a hit…
Read MoreHudson Redux: Why I Keep Returning to This Fascinating River Town
Back in the spring, I had posted an article titled A Place Called Hudson: A Must-Visit for New Yorkers, detailing my weekend getaway with Deborah to the city of Hudson, NY. Our new favorite nearby escape, Hudson is a treasure trove of antique shops, art galleries, funky boutiques, trendy cafés and fine restaurants, all nestled…
Read MoreKeynote Cornerstones: 13 Life Lessons for Young Professional Women to Live By
In preparing for my upcoming keynote address, I soberly contemplated what insights to share with a group of impressive young women about the road ahead, their place in the world, and the challenges they would need to overcome. Given the honor and responsibility of inspiring these women, I took the opportunity to reflect on my…
Read MoreSaugerties by Storm: Small-Town Charm Awaits at the Foot of The Catskills
Exploring historic Hudson Valley villages can become a New Yorker’s hobby. Deborah and I have done our share, and I periodically report upon all the worthwhile nooks and crannies that are just a Zipcar ride away from NYC. One special village that we’ve visited enough times now to finally call it a “home away from…
Read MoreWeeding Out The Good Stuff: Enjoying Dandelion Greens
In the rotation of seasonal leafy greens at my table are the sassy, sturdy and pleasantly bitter dandelion greens. Yes, those dandelion greens….the ones you find growing in your front yard under a tiny yellow flower with a bumble bee on top. But they are so much more than weeds in your lawn; Dandelion greens…
Read MoreSummer Sipping Wine Event: The Lost Recipes
There’s been quite a bit of animated conversation in the 5 weeks following our Spring & Summer Sipping wine and food pairing event. Most of it has been centered on the food part. I’ve been gradually posting my recipes for the evening’s scrumptious fare, and until now, only 3 have remained outstanding. Well, by popular…
Read MoreSchool’s Out!: Giving Teachers Gifts They’ll Actually Enjoy
I can remember back to my school days, and being so excited to show appreciation to my favorite teachers at the end of the school year with small gifts. The problem was I had been a little short on creativity. I ended up gifting mostly stale candies and dusty old stationery from my parents’ stash…
Read MoreThe Tastes of Spring and Summer: Two Original Recipes From Goldie’s Kitchen
As promised, the recipes for 2 of the favorite dishes from May’s Spring & Summer Sipping food and wine event are officially revealed! What’s even more exciting is how simple it is to get them right. A trip to your local grocer and perhaps a visit to the neighborhood farmer’s market will provide you with…
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