Debbie Kwiatoski
I have been a working journalist and editor for nearly thirty years, with published pieces in many local and regional magazines and newspapers – as well as a few national publications. Currently, I am the managing editor of the Hudson Valley Business Journal, a weekly business trade paper that covers New York State’s Hudson Valley, from Westchester to Albany. The publication I run, edit, and occasionally manage to write for, has about 50,000 readers – practically all of them, business owners, healthcare or higher education administrators, public policy officials or top executives in regionally-based corporations. I also spearheaded a redesign of our website (www.hvbizjournal,com) recently that made the online product more interactive and resource-based.
In the past year, I have also become a business newscaster for the New York-based PAMAL radio chain, (Hudson Valley Radio Network) and have launched "Business Journal Radio," a weekly 60 minute talk show focused on business and consumer issues that is broadcast on that network and streamed a podcasts on the Hudson Valley Business Journal's new website. Currently, I am also in the process of developing another show for that chain.
Prior to coming to the Business Journal, I edited (and wrote for) another regional publication; edited and published a regional magazine; worked as a reporter for a daily newspaper; worked in the area of sustainable development, as the director of a local community development corporation; and freelanced extensively.
While I am, of course, interested in small business and sustainable development issues, I am equally interested in food writing, gardening, and history. These are my hobbies and I find it relaxing to come home from work and write about something besides business issues.
In my "spare time, " I'm also shopping around a food memoir, based on my Armenian-American heritage. Check out the its Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Have-You-Eaten/106726139370773?v=app_2373072738#!/pages/Have-You-Eaten/106726139370773
Latest Articles
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Blueberries Aren't Just Super Food - They're Super Plants
Americans are discovering the wonders of the Blueberry. They are great additions to an edible border, fairly easy to grow - and great to eat!
Apr 13, 2010
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Armenian Stuffed Artichokes
Here's a new take on an old favorite - stuffed artichokes. They are perfect for a light summer dinner, a cocktail party or afternoon mezes with some arak or mint tea.
Mar 2, 2009
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Explore a Career in Horticulture
Ever think about a career where you could get your hands dirty? There is a serious shortage of qualified workers in horticulture.
Jan 2, 2009
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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3 Pilafs
Bulgur, a pre-cooked and dried form of wheat, figures highly in pilaf dishes of all sorts. Here are three easy favorites.
Jan 1, 2009
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Harpoot Kufta
With a meat and bulgur Shell enrobing a zesty filling, these "stuffed" meatballs are delicious with yogurt.
Dec 30, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Food Trends: How to Taste Chocolate
True chocolate lovers have firm opinions on what they want in the form of their favorite confection -and we're not talking cute chocolate molds.
Dec 11, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Sou-Beoreg
Pasta-like dishes are as common in the Middle East as they are in the Mediterranean. But in Middle eastern food, they are more often referred to as forms of "beoreg.'
Nov 25, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Manti
These tasty packets of meat-filled dumplings are perfect on a cold night, served hot from the oven with a nice dollop of yogurt.
Nov 25, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Easy, Weeknight Lamb Chops
Sick of the usual lamb chops and want a fresh - and slightly "exotic" way to prepare them? Love Shish Kebab, but don't really want to go to all that bother, especially on
Nov 17, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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Patlican Koftesi
Patllican Koftesi are bite-sized servings of eggplant and cheese, perfect for meze, the main dish for a vegetarian meal or a snack with evening cocktails.
Nov 17, 2008
- Debbie Kwiatoski
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