‘Tis the Season
We will soon be in the “’Tis the Season” time of year, with its holiday shopping, gatherings with family and friends and a myriad of eating opportunities. In addition to having extra treats at home, many of us will be enjoying luncheons and cookie platters at work. It is a tempting time of year to […]
Food Traditions in Herkimer County
Preserving Herkimer County’s Flavorful Heritage. Herkimer County is not only known for its beautiful, flowing landscape and historical significance but also for the culinary traditions of the different peoples that have made the Mohawk Valley their home. The county’s rich food traditions reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the region, incorporating elements from the Mohawk, […]
The Importance of Family Culinary Traditions
How to bring local, Herkimer foods into family culinary traditions. Food is a universal language that brings people together from all walks of life. For families, food is a way to connect with their heritage, pass down traditions, and create lasting memories. Here in Herkimer County those memories can be enriched by tying them to […]
Mat Kay Maple
I have enjoyed passing by Mat Kay Maple’s sugar house on my evening commute, with its eaves glowing in the dimming light. The building seemed perfectly placed, almost as if it had always belonged there. Surrounding it, the maples transitioned from ancient giants to aspiring saplings, all contributing to Barry Allen’s sugaring operation in West […]