The Essex Inn's restaurant Room 12 has been featured in the North Country magazine Strictly Food for Thought in the article, "A Year Round Gem on the Adirondack Coast" by Meg LeFevre. "It was hard to pass through an historic town like Essex, New York, where the entire hamlet is … [Read more...] about Essex Inn’s Room 12 Featured in Strictly Food for Thought
Archives for February 2014
If You Clear It They Will Come: Skating on Lake Champlain
Channeling Kevin Costner from Field of Dreams... What compelled me to drop nearly everything in my life, grab a shovel, and clear a rink of ice in Whallons Bay on Lake Champlain the weekend after a big snowstorm? No whispers from the pine trees, but I believe it could have been … [Read more...] about If You Clear It They Will Come: Skating on Lake Champlain
Open House at Zeke’s Place Tonight
Join friends and neighbors at Zeke’s Place (formerly Rick's Place) in Willsboro Friday, February 28 for an open house. Local favorite "Triple Play" will entertain guests at 8:00 PM. The band features the transcendent vocals of Donna Sonnett on guitar, Donald Vicaro the … [Read more...] about Open House at Zeke’s Place Tonight
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Adirondack Pie
Late last summer the Essex blog was suddenly inundated with readers hungry for information about Adirondack Pie. In addition to our first post which tackled the question, "What is Adirondack Pie?", two follow-up posts were also swamped with readers: "Adirondack Pie and Mille … [Read more...] about Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Adirondack Pie
Full and By Farm: Super Wheat Berries
We are featuring chef Doug's wheat berry salad for veggie members this evening. Wheat berries are a super nutrient-packed whole grain—tidy little bundles of fiber, protein and iron. They are also delicious and easy to prepare. Add them to soup or chili for a chewy bite, or bake … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Super Wheat Berries