November 2010

Editors’ Annual Turkey Day Recipe Picks

See what’s cooking in the cubicles and kitchens of Hudson Valley’s staff

Hudson Valley Thanksgiving Guide 2010

We’ve got the lowdown on how to carve the bird, plus easy-to-follow side-dish recipes that are sure to wow your guests. Rather eat out? We’ve got that covered, too

Sale of the Week: Nov. 25-Dec. 1

This week’s big deal: Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales from High Falls to Central Valley

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Nov. 18-24

This week’s big deal: Groupon’s $25 off $50 discount at American Apparel in White Plains

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Nov. 11-17

This week’s big deal: 50-80% off aviator/military boots at Pegasus Shoes in Woodstock

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Nov. 4-10

This week’s big deal: Jean Queen sale at Pique Boutique in Rhinebeck

By: Jessica Friedlander

Top Dentists 2010

So much has changed in dentistry over the last few years. Recent technological advances — from the advent of implant surgery to radically improved porcelain veneers to the use of “invisible”...

By Dale McKnight

Election 2010: Voters Choice

Read what two local Congressional candidates have to say about the issues — and preview three state races that will have an impact on the Valley

By Greg Ryan

Secrets of the CIA

No, no — it’s not that CIA we’re talking about. Still, we’re pretty sure you’ll find the inside scoop on the Culinary Institute of America to be just as intriguing

By Jan Greenberg

Gary Cee’s Crossword Challenge: May I Have a Word With You?

Gary Cee, the program director and afternoon host at Poughkeepsie’s 101.5 WPDH, returns with yet another adventure in wordplay

Talkin' Turkey

A uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving is all about one thing — food. No matter whether you’re an avowed carnivore or a devout vegan, in late November we all give thanks for our blessings by...

That's a Mouthful

A word from Hudson Valley Editor in Chief, Olivia J. Abel

By Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for November 2010

Chatter

Airing things out with a female helicopter pilot; yarn for sale in Hopewell Junction; and a Woodstock author dishes on life in an ashram PLUS: Where in the Valley and On the Town

The Hudson Valley Cure for Fibromyalgia

A former Marine has developed a proven homeopathic treatment for fibromyalgia

By David Levine

Out & About in November 2010

Kathy Griffin attacks the A-list; typewriter art; and PantoLoon tomfoolery arrives for the holidays

By Polly Sparling

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top event picks for November 2010

By Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

Celebrate Sesame Street’s birthday, dance with Uncle Rock, and accompany Grace the Pirate on her high-seas adventures

By Melissa Esposito

Small Bites

Specialty markets come into their own, plus loads of reasons (as if you needed them) to attend the Chocolate Expo

Restaurant Review: Cucina

Gianni Scappin offers an up-to-date approach to Italian cuisine at Cucina

By Lynn Hazlewood

A Serpent Story

After residing in New York City for years, our editor in chief comes to terms with living side-by-side with her bête noire

By Olivia J. Abel