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Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the author/producer’s interpretation of facts and data.

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Cook On: Egg Drop Soother

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner February 25, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A dish that nurtures the appetite and spirit

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Roots and Shoots: For a Good Harvest, Start With the Soil

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 18, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Is a little pesticide going to do that much harm?

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Chocolate and Flowers

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 14, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

Posted inFood

Cook On: Pride and Paella

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner February 11, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Saffron lifts the humble creation to an elegant wonder

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Buried in Snow, Dreaming of Spring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 11, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Feb. 13–16 is the 17th annual international bird count

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Roots and Shoots: Pruning Pine Trees

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 5, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

They just grow and grow….

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Letter: Haldane Needs Public Involvement

by Contributor February 4, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board president asks for help and participation

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Small, Good Things: Defense Mechanism

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An obsession with milk and meat and comfort food

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Food: Impress Guests With a Super Bowl Feast

by Staff January 30, 2015July 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Going beyond salsa-and-chips

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Roots and Shoots: Local Farms Are Getting Connected

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 28, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Joint initiative attempts to network farmers

Posted inFood

Cook On: Savoring Gifts

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner January 27, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Food gifts can spark inspiration

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Small, Good Things: Preserving My Sanity

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 21, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

An idea perhaps more loco than locavore

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: New Year, New Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 21, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to make your green resolutions

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: On a Mission in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 14, 2015July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What would you like to be remembered for?

Posted inFood

Cook On: Dough-licious

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner January 12, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Letter: Disappointed in New State Senator

by Contributor January 9, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why did Serino walk away from difficult question?

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Small, Good Things: Gone to the Dogs

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 4, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A New Year’s treat for the canine boulevardier

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Environmental Bright Spots

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 3, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Some of the good things that happened in 2014

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: BeaconArts Grateful for Support

by Contributor January 2, 2015September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks community for help with holiday event

Posted inFood

Cook On: Turnover the New Year

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

1 part chaos, 2 parts calm

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Small, Good Things: The Lady’s Choice

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 25, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A holiday rumination on oysters and artichokes

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Letter: HDRB Decision Disappointing

by Contributor December 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Saddened to learn Butterfield buildings will mirror strip mall

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Letter: Representatives Support Land Conservation

by Contributor December 22, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Both parties understand importance of scenic landscapes

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Roots and Shoots: Gifts for the Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 21, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Four books that plant geeks and nerds will love

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Climate Change in Philipstown, Part 2

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 17, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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