Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that it’s time to hibernate indoors for the winter! Rockland County sports a number of sites for outdoor winter fun, including sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Think about how good curling up with a cup of cocoa and a good book will feel after an hour or so of frosty-yet-warming exercise (and of course, the kids will love it)! Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Bear Mountain Cross-country skiing 845-942-2560 Bear Mountain State Park Bear Mountain Sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing 845-786-2701 Eugene Levy Memorial Park Pomona Sledding, Ice...
A Taste of Hanukah
posted by Joanna Caccavo
Since Hanukkah is just around the corner, I thought I’d share a couple of my favorite recipes for celebrating the holiday (they’re so good that I’d recommend them for any winter gathering!) Latkes (Potato pancakes) Latkes are essentially shredded potatoes formed into patties and then...
Autumn in Rockland
posted by Joanna Caccavo
For many, the end of summer is a sad event. It means the end of hot, sunny weather, the end of vacations, the end of long days and beach trips, and the end of a host of activities held exclusively in the summertime. But the fall holds its own charms. Autumn is the season of reflection, the...
Salvia: A Primer
posted by Joanna Caccavo
Salvia (latin name Salvia divinorum) is a leafy herb native to southern Mexico and Central and South America known (and controversial) for its psychoactive properties. Although traditionally used by Mazatec Shamans in spiritual ceremonies, salvia is now more widely used as a recreational...
Springtime Destinations
posted by Joanna Caccavo
Spring is half-way over…how have you been spending the beautiful weather? If your answer is “Indoors, shunning the sun, alternately working like crazy and vegging out in front of the TV,” well…what are you waiting for? Two experiences you’re missing out on are the beautiful gardens at Matterhorn and the farmers’ markets of the Rockland Farm Alliance. Matterhorn is a garden center located in Spring Valley. Currently up for sale, the gardens are still open to visitors who want to experience its natural beauty during the height of the season. Matterhorn hosts four luxurious gardens: the Formal Garden, the Fern Garden, the Hosta...
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