Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday. I loved the smells that wafted through the house gently waking me with the promise of turkey, to be followed by pie. No two Thanksgivings were precisely the same, the faces around the table varied, but there was a familiar quality to the day - watching the parade while … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Category: Events
Black Forest Bastards
Decisions, decisions...No, I'm not talking about my brother and myself - I'm referring to the cakes I made recently. Last weekend I spent some time with a group of very old friends celebrating my brother's birthday on the fantastic date of 11/11/11. The birthday boy has a large, comfortable home and a liquor cabinet which … Continue reading Black Forest Bastards
Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built
Scariest things at Fright Fest
Yesterday afternoon the boys and I headed up to the Great Escape's Fright Fest in an attempt to get into the spirit of Halloween. We had been persuaded to buy season's passes for 2012 by what seemed to be a pretty good deal - $49.95 per person with free parking for the year along with … Continue reading Scariest things at Fright Fest
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
Donut Picking
Q: Why are donuts round?A: So you can slip them on around your waist!My friend, Emily once described these delicious treats as fried fat and sugar. Yep, pretty much sums things up. This past Saturday I devoted my morning to exploring the nuances of cider donuts as I (and my mini me, Quinn) joined the … Continue reading Donut Picking
I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
Ok, so maybe I didn't actually get a restaurant for my birthday, but I (along with the rest of you lucky Capital District denizens) did get a great new dining option. The Capital City Gastropub opened for business last night and it truly felt like a gift. This place rocks! Yes, yes, I work for … Continue reading I got a restaurant for my birthday!!!
