halfmoons

Before you throw up your arms in disgust, hear me out. There are several things that are staples in Central and Upstate New York - halfmoons, greens and tomato pie, hiking and camping the Adirondacks, cheering on the Orangemen, running the Boilermaker. Everyone rants and raves about it all; how great the food tastes or how fun the great outdoors is.

We hear it all the time. Stupid questions or phrases people say that really get on our nerve. Here's 15 things you should NEVER say to a Central New Yorker.

Back in 2017, in an episode of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," the ugly truth comes out about Jerry's feelings on Utica halfmoons.

Looking to hang a little bit of Utica on your Christmas tree? How about a Halfmoon Christmas ornament?

One common thing you hear from people who move away from Utica is how they miss the food. One bakery is hoping to bring that taste of Utica to North Carolina.

Every Central New Yorker loves halfmoons. They are not just a cookie, they are a way of life. We decided to come up with the 10 Commandments, and golden rules, for halfmoons.

If you love halfmoons and peanut butter then you'll love the brand new creation being offered at Holland Farms in Yorkville. The halfmoon is one of many items the legendary bakery is known for and now they've put a new twist on a Utica classic.

Chris Clemens is the guy behind the popular blog "Exploring Upstate." Recently he and his friend, Chris Lindstrom, took a trip to Utica. It has been their desire for a long time to drive in to town and sample some of the most iconic dishes created and only served in our fair city. Well, they finally did it and they were NOT disappointed.

Every city or town has food their area is known for.  In Buffalo, New York it's the wings.  If you head north of the border, it's poutine. In Utica, there are several dishes that you won't find most places. Here's the top foods people miss when they leave Utica...

One of the biggest debates in Central New York is who has the best halfmoons? Well, I have my own opinion, but I have to be impartial. So I took to Facebook seeking the most popular halfmoons around town and here is what the people said! After all with families coming together this holiday season, you want to make sure you have the best!

Halfmoon loves rejoice! You can now order Hemstrought's Bakeries infamous black and white cookies right to your door, right from their website.