Food
Here are the Hill Country Observer’s articles about food, listed from newest to oldest. We look into local food and foodways — farms and farmers, local markets and restaurants, food security, native plants and more.
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Issue: May 2021
A hub for food and community
It’s nearly noon on an April weekday, and Floyd Carruth Jr. has been working on his latest batch of hot sauce since early morning. By Stacey Morris read more
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Issue: April 2021
Columbia County market blends co-op, consignment models
Random Harvest Market gathers goods from more than 100 regional vendors, from cough syrups to dried lavender. By Stacey Morris read more
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Issue: February-March 2021
Restoring Pawlet’s historic general store
After a lengthy renovation, Mach’s Market has been reborn, thanks to the vision of owner Gib Mach. By Stacey Morris read more
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Issue: February-March 2021
Finding the future in healthy soil
Jim Schultz runs a small-scale farm that’s demonstrating how agriculture can contribute to solving the climate crisis. By Tracy Frisch read more
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Issue: February-March 2021
Knitting, weaving through a dark season
Farmers come together with skilled workers from textile mills, artists and locals who like the feel of making things by hand. By Kate Abbott read more
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Issue: December 2020-January 2021
From Saratoga, flavor by the clove
Horse trainer’s garlic-growing sideline becomes family business Bill and Max Higgins stand with bunches of garlic bulbs at their Homestead View Farm in the town of Northumberland. The father-and-son team produce their own line of Saratoga Garlic sauces. Joan K. Lentini photo By STACEY MORRISContributing writer NORTHUMBERLAND, N.Y. On a windy, gray November afternoon, read more
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Issue: November 2020
Cheese gives new life to landmark
Artisan producer expands to former restaurant at edge of Adirondacks Co-owner Sheila Flanagan displays some of the varieties of Nettle Meadow cheeses at the artisan producer’s new facility in Lake Luzerne, N,Y. Joan K. Lentini photo By STACEY MORRISContributing writer LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. A long-dormant landmark at the southern edge of the Adirondacks read more
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Issue: September 2020
A farm, tables and a taste of empowerment
Family’s restaurant operation aids immigrants, refugees Jinah Kim, above, welcomes visitors to Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen, her family’s restaurant in Troy, N.Y. Joan K. Lentini photo By STACEY MORRISContributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. Amos Kim is tending to a row of swelling pumpkins as another scorching August day reaches its peak. There are weeds to read more
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Issue: July 2020
A menu of constant change
Restaurants struggle to navigate pandemic, partial reopening Railroad Street in Great Barrington is car-free on a Friday night in June, allowing the street’s many restaurants to serve more customers at outdoor tables. Scott Langley photo By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. At the Prairie Whale, strings of lights are gleaming in the read more
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Issue: July 2020
From hemp, cures for body and soil
Hudson Valley operation stresses mission of regenerative farming Hemp seedlings are ready for transplanting at Old Mud Creek Farm in Columbia County. The farm rasies hemp to meet the demand for CBD oil, but the health of the soil is a big part of its mission. Scott Langley photo By STACEY MORRISContributing writer read more
