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Celia BarbourColumnist

The Philipstown resident has been nominated for two national James Beard awards for food writing, including for her column in The Current. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of Expertise: Food

Light Bright Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Welcome Salad

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A refreshing winter salad with a bit of zip

Pecan Bars
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Holiday Stars

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Make a plan with pecans

Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pepitas and Pickled Cranberries
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Sweet (Potato) Talk

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

An ingredient that continues to surprise

Potato-Kale Soup with Parmesan and Thyme
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Enduring Soup

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A meal that lasts all winter long

Pear Cake with 
Lemon and 
Rosemary
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Fruit Arrangement

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A fruit-filled cake for the pie-adverse

Greek-style green beans
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Love and Learn

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

My affair with Greek-style green beans

Zucchini Betty
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: An Evening Meal

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Savoring the last days of summer

Tuna Salad with Green Olives, 
Capers and Fennel
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Fish Hooks

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The summer of tinned fish rolls on

Green Beans and Tofu with Toasted Sesame Paste
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Bean There

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Improvising to create a memorable Asian-inspired dish

Cucumber-Grape Gazpacho
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Green Envy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A refreshing summer soup, inspired by angry capuchin monkeys

Caramel Sauce with Ice Cream and Fruit
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Slow Drip

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 21, 2023July 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What to cook when it’s too hot to cook

Cold Buttermilk and Shrimp Soup
Posted inFood

Mouths To Feed: Let it Be Soup

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Leaving well enough alone

Scrambled Eggs with Feta and Red Pepper Aioli
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The Price of Eggs

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself

Fresh Pea Dip
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A.S.A.Pea

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A quick dip for laid-back summer nights

rhubarb-cheesecake
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Smart Food

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A life lesson for the new graduates

Crab Salad with Asparagus 
Ribbons on Toast
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Mama May I

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

On avocados and unconditional love

Lemon-Lime Curd
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Lemonhead-Over-Heels

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 14, 2023April 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A springtime lemon crush

Simple Chicken Broth Flavored with Ramps and Ginger
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: My Broth’s Keeper

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 31, 2023April 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How to elongate a day with a pot of broth

Barbecued Tempeh
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Tempeh Rising

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What to do when classic comfort food is off the table

Chocolate-Pecan Granola Bars
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: My Chocolate Heart

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The food of love

Celeriac Pavé
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Deep Roots

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Layers upon layers

Indian Pudding
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: An Un-hasty Pudding

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A dessert with deep roots

White Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Where You Bean?

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

An unreliable memory leads to a reliable dip.

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The 12 Verbs of Christmas

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Doing things instead of getting things

Roast Carrots with Citrus and Coriander
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Carrots, Baby

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 9, 2022December 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A carotene crowd pleaser

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