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Cheese class at Hawthorne Valley Farms

Food, Hudson NY, , , , ,

Attended the second sold out mozzarella making class on Saturday, November 3rd. Instructor Peter Kindel walked us through the 5 major steps and managed temperature control and PH. He used a thermophilic bacteria to start the process and then rennet. We then worked from curds which he had started 3 hours earlier. We cut these and stretched them in warm water. Each class participant got to make their own balls of mozzarella.

At the end of the class we each left with our fresh mozzarella in a small tub of brine, swimming like a little goldfish…until dinner time.

Variety of fresh, local and organic produce
Variety of fresh, local and organic produce

Check their website for up coming classes:  http://hawthornevalleyfarm.org/calendar/month

For those who don’t want to make your own, the Farm will soon feature weekly batches of fresh mozzarella made on site and sent out the door warm.

 

 

Eataly – Batali’s Italian Food Cathedral at 23rd and Fifth Ave

Food, NYC, , , , , ,

If you haven’t been, just go and wander through it.  Open kitchens, mozzarella pulling, wine bar, bakery, deli, chocolates, market, bazaar and a rooftop garden restaurant. Eatlay isn’t one thing; it is everything. This is the sampler I had. 2 prosciutto, mortadella, speck, taleggio, 4 other cheeses, truffled honey.

Eataly-Misto

 

 

Italian Market Cheese Shop Hudson NY

Food, Hudson NY, , , ,
Like a portal to Old Italian Brooklyn, the Italian Market in Hudson NY can provide the full range of the classics you crave: Sopressata mozzarella, meatballs, ricotta, provolone, lasagna, stuffed peppers and many more. Domestic and Import deli meats, home made authentic Italian food and a case full of great cheeses. Eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, prosciutto de parma, sandwiches.  Great options for office lunches, picnics or lazy weekends in the country. Great service, selection and prices.
Website and delicious pics
Ciao down.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 10AM to 6:30PM; Saturday 10AM to 4PM; Sunday closed.
717 Columbia St
Hudson, NY 12534

(518) 671-6610

 

Hudson Farmer’s Market

Food, Hudson NY, , , ,

Saturdays from 9am to 1pm in the large parking lot at 6th Street and Columbia (Route 9). This summer featuring live music and book signings.

Apples, eggs, milk, honey, maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, herb and flower starters, beer growlers, wine, Bershire Bakeries breads, Loaf breads, rhubarb, leeks, ramps, garlic, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, pears, peaches, lamb, pork, wool, and all in season vegetables.

Look for the orange and green carrots painted on the pavement to point the way. Walking from Warren Street the easy way to spot the market is go to 6th Street (Bank of America is there) and look for the carrots or just walk north toward Columbia.

This video shows the market in its winter home:

Vendors include:

Samascott Orchards – Kinderhook NY

Northern Star Farms – eggs, lamb, pork, wool

Don Baker Farms – Route 14, apples, pear, peaches

Pigasso Farms –

 

Hannaford Bells Pond, Livingston

Food, Hudson NY, , , ,

Hannaford opened their new store at the intersection of Route 9, Route 23 and Route 82 about 3 weeks ago. It is a smaller store than their Red Hook location but features a pharmacy and a great deli counter. Good organic vegetables and fruit and even a small bulk section. Very convenient for weekenders coming off of the Taconic State Parkway or resident of Hudson. It took about 10 minutes to get to the store from the middle of Hudson so time wise Hannaford is as close as ShopRite, Price Chopper, ALDI or WalMart on Fairview.  Beautiful new store, very clean.

I tried their New England Clam Chowder — excellent, creamy and delicious. A hearty snack or a great meal starter. Also liked their blueberry muffins and the deli counter. Great selection of cheese, hors d’oeuvres, crackers, snacks and party platters. The one thing missing right now is the fantastic Prosciutto de Parma that they have at Red Hook — mild, rich and perfectly sliced. Hopefully I can talk them into stocking some for me (and you).