Spotlight on a local farm; HIGHLAND FARM, GERMANTOWN, NY I think we can all agree that Mother Nature has us constantly checking our weather app on our phones - will it be a balmy 60 degrees? Or perhaps a -2 degrees with that brutal wind chill. Despite those warmer days, the winter months can be...
Hudson Valley’s Farm-to-Table Commitment Throughout the Hudson Valley, ‘Farm-to-Table’ is one of the most inviting, and recently, ubiquitous phrases you will hear. Crabtree’s Kittle House is proud to be considered one of the pioneers that began this movement in the early 1980’s as a natural progression of their restaurant philosophy – to support local purveyors,...
‘Preserving endangered species and the environment in the most delicious way possible’ To Eat or Not to Eat You may ask, can eating a specimen of a critically rare species actually help to ensure the survival of that species? It may seem counterintuitive, but the simple answer is, yes. It’s no secret that our planet’s...
Delicious, Gluten Free. Low Calorie, Low in Sugar Now that the holiday season is here, it’s simply inevitable that we’ll be surrounded by copious amounts of sugary treats, goodies, and all that rich food full of future regrets! This season, we’re looking to serve up some delicious alternatives to the usual lineup, and we’re excited...
Over a year ago, Chef Jay Lippin’s interest spiked when he discovered another oil which he never used before in his cooking experiences, butternut squash seed oil from Stony Brook WholeHeartedFoods. By drying the locally grown squash, roasting it, expelling the oil, and then bottling each product by hand, the quality of this oil is...
We all have our favorite meals, whether it is delicate, lightly seared halibut with roasted asparagus and lemon verbena, or something heartier like a steak from farm-raised grass-fed beef, with mashed potatoes and a nice red wine sauce. The protein of these dishes is generally considered the “rock star” of the plate, but these star...
To say that we’ve been keeping busy would be a massive understatement with all that is happening at the Kittle House! From kitchen creations to building renovations to organic garden installation – No area of the Restaurant and Inn is being left untouched. In the Kitchen… In the kitchen, Chef Jay prides himself on our...
A Daughter’s Perspective The moment you walk through the doors of the Kittle House, you are entering a truly remarkable place with a history that spans more than 200 years. However, what I am writing here is not a piece that reflects on the many celebrated politicians, singers, actors, artists or other famous entities that we...
Did you know that the Kittle House’s history spans for more than 200 years, but began as a humble barn on Ivy Hill Farm in 1790? Through the mindful use of ecological materials and thoughtful attention to detail, the Kittle House has transformed into a landmark for Northern Westchester where countless memories have been made!...
Every Wednesday, starting June 10th 5pm-7pm Who doesn’t love farm fresh veggies, cheese, eggs, and meat? We can never get enough! And now we’re making it even easier for you to get it all! We are partnering with the Good Food Farmers Network which works to close the gap between people and farmers. This organization...