A new Mohegan Lake business opened in July to show how easy it is to cook. Cookeaze provides cooking lessons to individuals of all ages. Owner Sonia Gonzalez, who resides in Mohegan Lake, explained recently the name of her new
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By Bill Primavera Oh, how the years of repeated ritual can produce a strong desire to create a shorthand to achieving final results. That certainly has been the case for me after almost a half century of assisting my wife
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MP Taverna in Irvington will offer a “Grecian Feast of the Seven Fishes” on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a centuries-old, meatless, Christmas Eve tradition observed at some restaurants in the Metropolitan New York
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By Morris Gut – The Holiday Season is here, so whether you’ve been naughty or nice it’s time to make plans with friends and family. If you are going out, here are some festive suggestions for every palate, each offering a
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As we settle into the holiday spirit and times of joyful camaraderie for the next few weeks, one simple way to sustain a holiday-like festive atmosphere is to find a compelling way to bring together friends and/or family for a
Read More“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson By Joanne Witmyer A friend of mine has the above quote displayed on a stone plaque at the entrance to her backyard garden. It is a reminder
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By Bill Primavera About this time every year, I am reminded by my friend “Fireman Joe” Pascarelli that I should write something about fire safety in the home. While my friend is retired from a 30-year career as a Mount
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In a fast-paced, overscheduled culture, Melanie Ryan and Andy Steigmeier provide solace away from it all. At The Center for Health and Healing in Mount Kisco, there’s the opportunity to meditate and to heal the mind and body thanks to
Read MoreBefore they owned Grapevine of Carmel Wine Inc., Danny and Jennifer Dougherty used to be customers at the store. Back then, Danny would say to himself that the wine store could do so much more to better serve patrons. Now
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“This is a hedonistic wine that is full-bodied, with aromas of forest floor, black fruit and a hint of vanilla. It’s assertive, but a bit flabby. Chocolate, and a touch of barnyard, accent the supple tannins, which contribute to a
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