It is never easy to say goodbye. The best we can do is remember with fondness the legacy of Ralph R. Adams. (March 8, 1923 – November 21, 2014). We are surely not the only ones to mourn the loss of a Hudson Valley icon, a man who lived a full life in service to […]

The below information was provided by the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative and originally appeared here. Handling Lobster Ideally, live lobsters should be cooked the same day they are delivered. However, they can be kept for an additional 2 days if handled properly. Live lobster can be kept in an open or ventilated container such as […]

This article originally appeared in the Southern Dutchess News, June, 2014. “Don’t buy too much stuff from New Jersey.” That was my dad’s advice when I asked him for a Father-to-Son Father’s Day quote. We were visiting in the store he and his brother Donald founded in 1960, just two years after their own father […]

Excerpt taken from Country Wisdom News. “Adams has built a reputation in the Hudson Valley as a flourishing, independent, family owned business with a history in our area—longer than you might think!—and a great, aesthetically pleasing place to shop.” “Many Mid-Hudson Valley residents appreciate that a successful, customer-pleasing business like Adams is wholly independent, not […]

Herbal Infusion Tips by Sue Adams How to get the most flavor from your herbs when infusing: To get the essential oil out of mint, basil or sage, bruise the leaves without crushing them. You can do this by placing the leaves in the palm of your hand and clapping your hands briskly once or […]