Central New York Magazine - July/August 2021 preview

EPICURIOUS ADVENTURES: FIELD TRIPS FOR FOODIES

CAUSING A STIR: 5 INDIE BAKERS YOU NEED TO KNOW

EATING OUR WAY AROUND THE REGION

Editor ’s letter We’d love to hear from you.

How did your garden do? Did you patronize a local shop featured in the magazine? Try our latest recipe? We want to know how it all went down.

Drop us a line at cnymag@ advancemediany.com And now, a word from our contributors:

Sweet summertime shops, try a recipe from Apizza Regio-

mer make the world

nale for Panzanella Salad using fresh

more vivid? Toma-

summer tomatoes and corn, check out

toes, a cold drink, the

a plant- based, minimal-waste cookbook

smell of the air before

from a passionate team of local cooks,

a thunderstorm — they

visit Stone Quarry Hill Art Park and Hill-

feel more intense. Seems like the perfect

top House and read about a new vintage

time to run with the idea to make our

clothing business with a purpose, The

July/August issue a fabulous food fest.

Black Citizens Brigade.

Inside you’ll find a roundup of foodie

To close our food-themed issue, we

field trips throughout Central New York

caught up with Tykemia Carman of Crave

highlighting the unique eats and culi-

Dessert Studio to find out what she’s been

nary adventures of our area.

up to since appearing on Food Network

In other features, we spotlight local

last winter. All good things serving up

charcuterie board makers who make

what makes our area so delicious — in

some slab-ulous creations with cheeses,

any season.

nuts and other accoutrements.

Lastly, due to popular demand, we

“While reporting on Hilltop House and Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, I loved getting to engage with the environment while learning more about Dorothy Riester’s life. It was a pleasant experience and the staff was helpful in my reporting as well.”

On writing about Hilltop House in Cazenovia.

We’ll also show you where chefs shop

will be offering annual print and digi-

for international ingredients, high-

tal subscriptions to Central New York

light independent bakers and stop out

Magazine, starting in January 2022.

to Rohe Farms’ summer camp, where

Get all six issues delivered right to

kids learn what it takes to be a farmer

your mailbox or inbox and keep up on

Sarah Tietje-Mietz

and make connections to where their

all the good life Central New York has

food comes from.

to offer. Stay tuned for more details

”I saw how the Syracuse Co-op challenges what a grocery store can accomplish within a community, and that meaningful change can come in the form of the food we purchase.”

In other departments, peruse useful kitchen items and bright décor from area

to come.

Cheers!

MJ mkravec@advancemediany.com 315-766-7833 6

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On writing about the Syracuse Cooperative Market.

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66 Rising Stars Five new businesses stir up the baked goods scene.

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Forkin’ the Road

International Delights

All a Board!

Having a Hay Day

Go on an epicurious adventure with these four fabulous field trips for foodies.

Area markets offer international ingredients for local chefs and home cooks.

Meats and cheeses, pleases! The culinary craze for charcuterie.

Rohe Farms’ summer camp connects kids with nature and farming.

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Departments

11 It’s All Good 11 Ways to embrace the season.

14 Positive Vibes: Go earthing.

16 Our Town: Live like a local in Lyncourt.

19 Market Trends: In the kitchen.

29 Good News

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29 They Heart It: CNY Love.

30 Behind the Scenes: Syracuse Cooperative Market.

34 Caught Doing Good: CNY Bear Team.

PHOTOS COURTESY THE COMPOUND, APIZZA REGIONALE, BOARD TO BELLY. HOT STUFF SAUCE PHOTO BY AMELIA BEAMISH

38 The Seen: A pictorial review of CNY’s social gatherings.

81 Making Good 81 Amy’s Strawberry Basil Lemonade.

82 CNY Scout: The Black Citizen’s Brigade.

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85 Farm to Table: Apizza Regionale’s Summer Panzanella Salad.

88 Down to Earth: A plantbased, minimal-waste cookbook.

90 Art Profile: Hilltop House & Stone Quarry Hill Art Park.

In every issue 6 Editor's Letter 94 Galleries 97 Flashback: Markson’s Furniture.

98 Last Word: With Tykemia Carman.

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It ’s all good POSITIVE VIBES • OUR TOWN • MARKET TRENDS

GET GLOWING High in July the summer sky Scent of Coppertone Of fresh cut grass and sunbaked sheets Herbal sprinklings and berry treats Sip of water from the hose Feel of grass between the toes And the sun melts like ice cream PHOTO BY SHUTTERSTOCK

An orangecicle dream Here are 8 ways to make the most of the season now.

BY M J K RAV EC

Good news

MARKET

TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Picnic set (includes two hand-painted wine glasses, two napkins, two placemats and jar of preserves; wine not included), $110, The Gift Box Shoppe, 4317 Fay Road, Syracuse, 315-487-9099, thegiftboxshoppe.com.

H U NGRY FOR MORE

BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOS BY AMELIA BEAMISH

Bring on the casual cookouts and backyard dinner parties, we’re ready to eat, drink and be merry. Useful tools and stylish serveware make meal prep and presentation a breeze, so whet your appetite with these ideas, mixed with pinch of décor (to bring summer indoors) and a dash of locally made spices, seasonings and sauces.

Visit readcnymagazine.com for even more finds!

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Shop Small Sunday Hundreds of people came out to Shop Small Sunday, an event that brought together more than 40 small businesses including antiquers, crafters and creative makers, on the patio of Salt City Market. Presented

by Antique Underground, Black Artist Collective, Crafted, Wildflowers Armory and the Salt City Market, the event to support local businesses featured live music and food and drinks from the Salt City Market vendors. Organizers are planning more Shop Small Sunday events from

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11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25 and August 29.

You’ve Asked, We’re Delivering We’re excited to introduce annual print and digital subscriptions to Central New York Magazine. Experience everything you love about Central New York’s people, places and seasons delivered directly to your mailbox or inbox. All 6 issues will feature our award-winning, locally focused content.

Stay tuned for subscriber exclusives.

Visit readcnymagazine.com to learn more Annual subscriptions begin with the January/February 2022 issue.

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FORK IN’ T HE ROA D Take a drive through CNY’s tastiest travels and epicurious adventures

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Want to fill your Instagram feed with drool-worthy food photos? Experience dishes like acai bowls or grilled cheese made with compound butter? Or taste your way through a city’s traditional fare? Then you need a foodie field trip. Check out our road map for some of the best culinary experiences in four Central New York communities.

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PHOTOS OPPOSITE PAGE COURTESY ITHACA BEER CO. PHOTOS THIS PAGE COURTESY WAFFLE FROLIC AND MOOSEWOOD.

Above, Waffle Frolic, a coffee house and waffle bar that has been creating specialty plates for more than a decade.

Left, sauteed watercress toast from “The Moosewood Restaurant Table” cookbook.

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Board LOCAL CHARCUTERIE CRAFTER CREATES SHOWSTOPPING PLATTERS

BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Meghan Nugent created her first charcuterie boards to share with her extended family at weekly Sunday dinners and launched her own business after falling in love with the process of preparing and assembling the epic displays.

She’s now assembled more than 750 boards, masterfully styling cheese, meats, fruits, nuts and spreads into show-stopping platters that beg to be photographed (and then consumed).

PHOTO BY ALAINA POTRIKUS

Opposite page, from chocolate-covered pretzels and strawberries to olives, sharp cheeses and salty salamis, Board to Belly platters feature a mix of sweet and savory.

Board to Belly has attracted more than 2,100 Instagram followers, and Nugent regularly sells out of her holiday-themed boards weeks in advance.

A financial advisor by day with no formal art or culinary background, Nugent was taken aback by the popularity of her product.

“I was surprised at how it blew up so quickly,” she says. “With more people staying home (because of coronavirus-related restrictions), I think they still wanted to be able to enjoy something nice.”

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R I S I N G S TA R S

BY AMY BLEIER LONG P H O T O S B Y C H E R I LY N B E C K L E S

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“Sourdough starter” became a trending

While you can’t just stop by to grab a loaf

term last year, and it wasn’t surprising

of this or a half dozen of that, home bakers

since the act of cooking or baking can evoke

are hard at work throughout the week

feelings of safety, comfort and connection.

developing and evolving recipes, managing

For some though, making food is more of a

orders and often waking up in the wee hours

passion than a pastime.

to ensure your order is the freshest it can be.

The pandemic pushed several talented

Cakes, cupcakes and cookies get a lot

young bakers to start new home-based

of attention, but as we found, breads

businesses and created a demand that took

and pastries provide plenty of room for

these fledgling operations to the next level.

experimentation and creativity. Feast your

With home processor licenses and certified

eyes on five small (really small) businesses

kitchens, they made their labors of love

that will satisfy your sweet and

available to a wider audience.

savory cravings.

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F R E S H F R O M T H E FA R M S In CNY, there’s no shortage of area growers offering ways to get your supply of homegrown goodness through community supported agriculture. Here’s a list. Check websites for details.

Above, Turnips at Early Morning Farms, an organic farm in Genoa, and eggplant from Brady Farm on Syracuse’s South Side.

» Brady Farm, Syracuse Locally grown produce. Bradyfarm.org » Brownson Family Farm, Kirkville Homegrown fruits and vegetables and sweet corn. Brownsonfamilyfarm.com » Common Thread CSA, Madison Homegrown produce. Commonthreadcsa.com » Early Morning Farm, Genoa Homegrown organic vegetables. Facebook. com/EarlyMorningFarm » Eden Fresh Network Online marketplace of curated locally grown produce and locally made goods. edenfreshnetwork.localfoodmarketplace.com » Freedom Rains Farm, Pulaski Organic vegetables and fruits. Freedomrainsfarm.com » Greyrock Farm, Cazenovia Pasture-raised pork and chicken, grass-fed beef, local eggs, cheese. Greyrockfarmcsa.com » Grindstone Farm, Pulaski Organic fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, natural dairy and pantry products. Grindstonefarm.com » Hartwood Farm, Chittenango Homegrown organic vegetables. Hartwoodfarm.com

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» Jones Family Farm, Herkimer Cheeses, gelato, chickens, jams, jellies, butter and more. Anotherjonesfamilyfarm.com » Main Street Farms, Cortland Fresh vegetables grown organically. Flexible plans available. Mainstreetfarms.com » Mountain Grown Farm, Jamesville Heirloom, gourmet varieties of vegetables.

Mountaingrownfarm.com » Off the Muck Farm Market, Canastota Homegrown fruits, vegetables, locally made breads, cheeses, coffee, pasta and more. Offthemuck.com » Old Fly Farm, Fabius Naturally homegrown vegetables. Oldflyfarm.com » Sankofa Farmers Market, Syracuse Fresh produce, meat, dairy, personal care products and more. Cafesankofacoop.com » Spencer’s Folly, Elbridge Seasonal vegetables, herbs, salad greens. Eggs and pastureraised pork, lamb, chicken also available. Spencersfollyfarm.com » Stones Throw Farm, Nedrow Seasonal produce and u-pick herbs, raspberries and flowers. Stonesthrowfarm.biz » Will-Sho Farms, King Ferry Pasture-raised beef. Fingerlakesnaturalbeef.com

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» Abbott Farms, Baldwinsville Homegrown produce. Abbottfarms.com

Also in this issue: We Heart CNY Syracuse Cooperative Market's new location The Black Citizens Brigade Apizza Regionale Happy, Probably Hilltop House and Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Tykemia Carman