On January 26, Cazenovia welcomes Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his  partner, Brent Ridge of the reality television series “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” and current winners of CBS’s television show “The Amazing Race” for a special book signing and tasting from their award winning cookbook “Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook” and New York Times best-seller, “The Bucolic Plague” at the Lincklaen House, Albany Street, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Tickets for the tasting are $25.00 and may be purchased in advance at Cazenovia Jewelry, Lillie Bean, Tizzy’s, or the Cazenovia Chamber office.  Purchase of their books, as well as, products from their “Mercantile” may be made that afternoon.

      New York Times Best - Selling  Author, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and former Vice-President of Healthy Living for Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Dr. Brent Ridge, purchased the historic Beekman Farm as a retreat from  their hectic New York City life not knowing that they would launch one  of the “fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country” (source: NASDAQ)  Soon, the press became aware of this tiny town , Sharon Springs, situated in Upstate New York, and the struggles of the two novice farmers.  A reality show was launched and in 2012 the duo competed and won CBS’s “The Amazing Race”.  The Fabulous Beekman Boys may be currently seen on The Cooking Channel, Thursdays at 10:00pm.

      This event is sponsored by The Historic Cazenovia Business District of the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce, Cazenovia College, Gene  Gissin Photography, Amanda Bury Antiques, Tizzy’s and Lillie Bean.  For more information, contact the Cazenovia Chamber at 315-655-9243 or Lillie Bean at 315-655-0677.  Limited tickets will be available the day of the event.