By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I had never heard of Angelman Syndrome until my wife Nena came home one day and told me that our friend's son had just been diagnosed with the neuro-genetic disorder. It's often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or Autism and those afflicted have little to no verbal communication, motor difficulties, developmental delays, eating difficulties and more than 80% develop seizures prior to age three. Today, there isn't a cure for Angelman Syndrome and as with many other syndromes, diseases and disorders, there is never enough money to fund research. Because Angelman Syndrome has touched our lives and…
Posts Written OnJuly 20, 2010
What We Drank (July 20, 2010)
We only have three contirbutions this week, but — as always — some interesting libations have filled the glasses of the New York Cork Report editors and contributors. Evan Dawson: Multi-year semi-dry riesling flight at Red Newt Bistro Red Newt Bistro offers a nice range of wine flights, with three wines per flight and generous pours of each. On a recent visit I chose a flight that included the Sheldrake Point 2006 Riesling, the Red Newt 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling, and the 2008 Red Newt Circle Riesling. The Sheldrake was simply explosive. Rich, long, and hugely aromatic, my one concern was…
Two Cheeses From Sprout Creek Farms
By Aaron Estes, Cheese Editor As I mentioned in my last post about a positive addition to the Rhinebeck beer and cheese scene, I used the opportunity to try a couple of New York cheeses that I was unfamiliar with. Having lived in the Hudson Valley for quite a while, I can attest that most people are familiar with Sprout Creek Farms. Located right within the heart of Poughkeepsie, this working farm provides education for children and adults with a specific focus on connecting the people with the land, animals and seasonality. One of the primary methods by which this…