Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antique Fair

image from bouckvilleantiqueshows.comIt's not like I need an excuse to hit the road, but the proximity of this antique fair to my brother's house provided an easy opening, or out, as the case may be.  I do not consider myself an antique-y sort of girl, but I was positively awestruck by this place and the … Continue reading Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antique Fair

Country Eggs Benedict at the Old Tymes Cafe

Just off of Route 20, east of SyracuseHello, heart attackThere's this little joint, just southeast of my brother's place outside of Syracuse, that is the real deal.  Cash only, lots of regulars, good coffee, and hearty food served fast and hot - the perfect place for a breakfast or lunch when we're taking the "slow" … Continue reading Country Eggs Benedict at the Old Tymes Cafe

Le Canard Enchaine – Kingston

Long lasting friendship can often be a testament to finding a middle ground.  When friends live 2 hours from one another, finding a middle ground takes on an entirely new, literal meaning.  With my oldest girlfriends living in Orange County, and me here in Albany, we have many years experience meeting in the middle.  After … Continue reading Le Canard Enchaine – Kingston

A to Z in the Delso, Part IV

Finally - a conclusion to the alphabet.  You knew it was coming and where it was going to end, so, without further ado, I bring you R-Z.In the DelSo we Recycle.  It makes it really weird when we visit places that don't recycle.  Really weird.I can't say I've gotten any Shoes here.  Yet.  Although I'm … Continue reading A to Z in the Delso, Part IV

Grilled Eggplant – ground zero for good summer eating

I had the hugest eggplant, perhaps ever, in my refrigerator just waiting for the right moment to be introduced to the grill.  This morning, in anticipation of an afternoon spent poolside in the Berkshires, turned out to be the perfect time to get those two together.  I don't know if you grill eggplant, but you … Continue reading Grilled Eggplant – ground zero for good summer eating

A to Z in the DelSo, Part II

Welcome back to my serialization (is this really a word?  I thought I made it up!) of the DelSo Alphabet.  Have you started looking around your neighborhood differently?Emack & Bolio's - the place to go for ice cream and open mike.Tuesday night Farmer's Market  - until 7pm!     Have you seen Cassidy, the Lilly dog,  lately?  … Continue reading A to Z in the DelSo, Part II