Read my latest press and Q&A by Morgan Y Evans in the Kingston Wire- “Life In Kingston”.

How anti-Asian sentiment has exploded, but the East has made some of your favorite things.

It would be impossible for us to claim we’re all about good living, love, or being the best you can be, and then go silent when uncomfortable things and injustices take place. This past year has become an inflection point for so many things. Political upheaval, social injustice, healthcare, our economy, and all of this just scratches the surface.

It isn’t enough for a drink to simply taste great anymore. The entire beverage market is moving toward functionality. Consumers not only desire but expect that what they put into their bodies should benefit them in a myriad of ways. Philippe Trinh and Julian Lesser, owners of the Hudson Valley's Seek North Kombucha, recognized this trend and have strived to concoct drinks with incredible flavor — and a work ethic of their own.

Philippe and Julian have been together for over 15 years, and they probably work so well together because they both have a serial drive to follow their hearts no matter what. While it might have culminated in your favorite kombucha, that’s not where it started.

Entrepreneur (Philippe Trinh) credits Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for business success

For the first time in over 20 years, being a fashion designer, and the Fashion Industry, will not be an important aspect of my life. I’ve settled into an Upstate life, doing things I truly love and going on an inward, cultural and culinary journey. And, I want you to join me.

Through Whiskey and Booch, I’ll be going on a fermented travel back to my childhood to learn how to make the traditional Vietnamese dishes I grew up with, and building community over my kitchen table through sharing some of the wonderful, local culinary craftsmen and women that we’re fortunate enough to have in our own backyard, right here in Upstate New York.

Check out Philippe and Julian Lesser , Tea Party, Westchester Magazine’s Issue dedicated to Heathcare Heroes.

Fermentation Is on the Rise in the Hudson Valley. The industry is alive and well with these local businesses.

Like many New Yorkers, Philippe Trinh leads a double life. Click through to read the full article by Upstate Magazine.