I resist the urge to think about the holidays until Thanksgiving, but the other day I found myself singing along to Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" in the grocery store. Really? Well, I guess it's apropos because Berlin penned that iconic song in the Catskills hamlet of Lew Beach. If you're ever driving through there on a snowy day, you can see just how it happened. Following the release of Farm Girl's Guide in early November, I am giving you a little gift: a shopping guide

Before you head out, you might want to throw a few key items in a bag just in case. You might even want to leave it in your car because when you're itching to #getlostandfound you just must go. Here's Farm Girl's list: a small pair of binoculars a picnic blanket some hiking shoes or old sneakers that you can get muddy (and a bag to put them in when they are) a pocketknife a wine/beer opener Farm Girl’s Guide an extra layer (like a fleece, a flannel shirt or a light down jacke

32 North Church Street Goshen, NY Exit 124 off NY-17 W Since stepping foot inside Angelita's Mexican Kitchen, all I can think about is when I might be going back. I happened upon Angelita's on a recent trip to Goshen where the plan was to #getlostandfound in search of the site of a family painting. Well, mission accomplished, but missions make you hungry. Cue Angelita's. The bright, clean restaurant shares a porch with the town barber. Once inside, a few brightly colored tabl

Ulster County is home to 20 towns and a long list of hamlets that offer you endless ways to #getlostandfound ! It's time to get excited about exploring the bounty of this county. You are going to want to hit up Plattekill for some skiing, trust me. New Paltz is so rich with options that it might deserve its own book. And I challenge you to dive deeper into towns like Woodstock where you might already have preconceived notions. Part of getting lost is dispelling myths and find