What's Fresh Now: March 2025

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  Corned Beef

  Corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes are a classic dish enjoyed by many throughout the month of March. For an extra touch of flavor, consider shopping locally for your corned beef—it makes the meal even more delicious! Explore the Pure Catskills member directory to find a nearby farm and support local producers. Want to elevate your meal? Try this recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Maple and Vegetables, featuring fresh, ingredientsRead more

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  Maple

  It’s Maple Weekend in the Catskills, local maple syrup producers open their sugarhouses to the public, offering tours, demonstrations, tastings, and sometimes even activities like pancake breakfasts. It’s a chance for visitors to learn about the maple syrup-making process—from tapping the trees to boiling the sap—and to purchase fresh, locally made syrup and other maple products. Shop locally from our Visit a Pure Catskills maple producer farm from March 22-23Read more

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  Whiskey/Bourbon/Spirits

  This month, support local and savor the best whiskey, bourbon, and spirits from your neighbors at Catskills Provisions Distillery, Union Grove Distillery, Rock Valley Spirits, Isolation Proof, Kerrs Creek Distillery,  RevSpirits and Stickland Hollow Farm & Distillery. You can also find your favorites at local spots like Cellar Door Wines & Spirits. Drink local, taste the craftsmanship, and enjoy the flavors of our community! Did you know? Maple syrup addsRead more

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  Potatoes

  Did you know?Potatoes are not a vegetable? Botanically speaking, potatoes are classified as tubers, which are underground storage organs of a plant. So, they’re technically a part of the root system, not a vegetable.  Looking for a delicious way to use up your potatoes? Check out our recipes here!