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What is it about a porch swing that makes you feel
you're home?
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Check out Joan's online picks for this week at our NEW
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Wool Embroidered Floral Belt
 One of a kind belts. Stylish and fun, but will go with almost everything! |
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 From Cisco furniture. There's a perfect spot for this 50" w double chair.
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Foodpod - So ugly (yet useful) it's cute!
 Steam or boil anything in this pod and remove it without burning your fingers! |
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Happening in and around
Hammertown Country ... |
WE WANT YOU
to "Like Us"
Click above to go to our Hammertown Facebook Fan Page & become a Fan.
Leading up to our 25th anniversary celebration we'll have special offers just for our Facebook Fans so make sure you go there now and "Like Us"
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We're still running Our Love Alex and Alexa Sale - everyone's loving it!!
 Here are just some examples of these great sale prices. (You can
check out all the various sizes and pieces in the Alex and Alexa
collections at www.mitchellgold.com)
93" Alexa and 89" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2290
SALE PRICE: $1475
83" Alexa and 79" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2010
SALE PRICE: $1295
Queen Sleeper Alexa & Alex - Sugg. Retail: $2700 SALE PRICE: $1745
Alex or Alexa Chair - Sugg. Retail: $1250
SALE PRICE: $795
Alex or Alexa Sectional Example:
A one-arm loveseat and one-arm chaise - Sugg. Retail $3630
SALE PRICE: $2350Click here for more information.... |
Sign up now for Sushi for Kids Cooking Class
Join Chef Cymone and learn the art of making sushi in a fun and
interactive environment. You'll learn each step from how to make
perfect rice to rolling like a pro. You will be taught how to make your
own veggie roll with dipping sauce, as well as dessert sushi with
fresh fruit and chocolate.
Saturday, August 21
10:30 to 12:30
Class limited to 10 students
Age: 5 to 10 years old
Fee: $45.00
Parents Welcome
Click here to make your reservation now.
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Joan's pick this week: La Chambaware
 When we first saw La Chambaware at the Chicago Food Show it was so
beautiful and striking we didn't know if it was art or cookware. These
smooth gorgeous black pieces are handmade in La Chamba village in
Columbia. Made from black clay, this type of cookware is unglazed, lead free,
heats evenly and dates back to the age of the Incas. Easy to clean, surprisingly light weight yet incredibly durable. And, reasonably priced!
Click here to read more...
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Master v. Disaster - Part 3: The WallThis Wall stood between me and my future  |
Did I say the wall was coming down?
Well, a few months later, I was starting to have my doubts. This was,
after all, a pretty big deal for me. It meant taking the kind of risks I'm not used to taking. The bigger kind.
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Back by popular demand: Farm to Table Dinner & Demo with Job Yacubian
Our last Farm to Table Dinner and Demo with Job sold out very
quickly so you'll want to make your reservations for this as soon as
you can.
Thursday, August 26th
6:00 pm - 9pm
$55.00 per person
 MENU:
Complimentary Prosecco
Crostini of Eger Brothers eggplant caponata A shot of The Farmer's Daughter's chilled cucumber-mint soup Golden fried Thompson Finch tomato with Lenny B's Smoked Trout, Avocado, and Swoon's Bacon Grilled Cavendish Farm Quail, Sauteed Millerhurst Farm Corn and Raddichio with warm brown butter vinaigrette Vanilla semifreddo with Migliorellis blueberry and peach compote Pistachio Brittle
Click here to find out how to make your reservations now!
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Ancram Preservation Group's Fabulous Tag Sale will Benefit New Playground in Ancram
 On Saturday, August 14th there will be a unique tag sale at Simons General Store in Ancram.
Included in the sale are an antique quilt, Victorian-era birdcage,
vintage clothing and accessories, home décor, Japanese kimonos,
chandeliers, books and music, indoor and outdoor furnishings and much
more.
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Wassaic Project Summer Festival - A weekend of music, art, food, camping and more
 August 13-15th - 100 artists
- 27 bands
- 9 poets
- 3 dancers
- 1 theatre troupe
- food
- camping
- and everything else
Click here for more info
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Hammertown Garden-Drought & Deer Tolerant? Not so much.
 The front garden at Hammertown has been in place for quite a few
years and is well-established. But, this particular summer has taken
its toll.
Upon losing our beloved Abby (beautiful golden retriever and official
grounds keeper & guard), the deer have moved in and have eaten all
the garden phlox and started on the hostas behind the Gatehouse. Although sprayed with repellent, the deer didn't care - they ate the
blooms and the foliage.
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Second Annual Ancram Community Days: Celebrating Family, Farming & History Great Food - Local Produce - Tractor Pull - Pony Rides - Face Painting - Tag Sale - and more Food!
This year's Second Annual Ancram Community Days offers a variety of
activities and fun for all ages, with a special focus on children.
Organizer Jim Miller, Ancram town board member, notes the proceeds from
most of this year's activities will go to the Ancram Youth Commission
to help build a playground for children ages two to 14 near Ancram Town
Hall.
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This Week's Seasonal Recipe: Fresh Corn Soup & Zucchini Muffins
 From our guest recipe blogger, Doris Cassar:
My daughter Edith and I love corn and never tire of finding new ways to
prepare it. This light, simple soup came about when I was craving a
warm bowl of "something corny" but not quite in the mood for a heavy
chowder laden with bacon and potatoes. Frozen corn can be substituted
for fresh-but by all means use fresh if you have it.
Click here to get the recipe...
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Hope to see you soon!
Joan
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