You'd think that after attending the last three of these events I'd know precisely what to expect - attractive men and women clad in various shades of pink having a good time for a good cause. I always see someone I haven't seen in years, the beverages usually lean more to vodka than cava and … Continue reading Pink Party 2012
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New series: If I were mayor…
image: relay.acsevents.orgSeeing as how we only get 2 or 3 mayors in a lifetime* here in Albany, I often find myself wondering what I would do if I were ever in that position. I know I wouldn't get corrupted by power or throw all the construction business in a particular direction thus guaranteeing each building … Continue reading New series: If I were mayor…
Falvo’s returns the love
DerryX brought my attention to this recent addition to the Falvo's website. I had been thrilled to see a Vinoteca piece I wrote posted on their deli cabinet last month when I picked up my brisket, but this goes even beyond! Thanks, Falvo's, for the links and most especially for being such a great butcher … Continue reading Falvo’s returns the love
A good red wine, preferably Italian
You guys use $85 bottles of wine to cook with, right? A good red wine, preferably Italian
Cantastic!
peacockWe finally got down to the New York State Museum yesterday afternoon to check out their Canstruction exhibit. This "zoo" display is comprised of a dozen or so animals constructed completely from canned food items and is remarkably cool and creative. The exhibit is only up until Thursday, April 26th at 3pm, so you need … Continue reading Cantastic!
Crumbs
What do you do with all of those heels and the last couple of slices of bread? I've been throwing them into the freezer recently and yesterday I pulled them out and did something I've wanted to do for a long time - I made "fresh" bread crumbs. It took about 90 seconds, all totaled, … Continue reading Crumbs
FDR’s Hyde Park
On a recent sunny afternoon, I fulfilled one of my oldest son's longstanding requests - we finally visited the FDR estate in the Hudson Valley's Hyde Park. He's been wanting to visit this National Historic site for years. You see, he's got a thing for FDR. Back in his trick or treating days he actually … Continue reading FDR’s Hyde Park
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