I don't know what you know about this place, but allow me to share some of what I've heard and experienced about this amazing place. I first saw the Mohonk Mountain House (MMH) on a perfect October afternoon. I was taking a little hike walk through the woods one gorgeous Columbus Day weekend with some … Continue reading Mohonk Mountain House
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XC Skiing In Mohonk Preserve
Last week I had a second opportunity to ski in the New Paltz area with an old friend. For this day, we chose the Mohonk golf course for our explorations and it was beautiful! The trails were nicely groomed and marked and we were nearly alone as we shussed through the woods. One of the … Continue reading XC Skiing In Mohonk Preserve
Michael Franti @Northern Lights
You know how people complain about there being nothing to do in the Capital District? Well, I'm here to tell you that the real problem is not finding enough to do, instead it is finding enough time to blog about what you did do. Last weekend, I had an intense 36 hour schedule that nearly … Continue reading Michael Franti @Northern Lights
Skiing Saratoga Spa State Park
see? i'm not the only one who likes x-country!Hi. my name is Silvia and I'm a cross-country skiing addict. Whew - that feels better. Maybe not as good as being outside on a beautiful day with skis on my feet and the sun on back, but, good nonetheless. The past few years have been rough … Continue reading Skiing Saratoga Spa State Park
Dinner at Max London’s
I don't often get to Saratoga, which is unfortunate because there are some places there that I definitely enjoy. There are also a number of joints which I've been wanting to try; places like Sperry's, Maestro's, and Max London's. Friday night I finally got to Max London's - with basically good results. I wasn't blown away by Max's food … Continue reading Dinner at Max London’s
Soup Swap – Sea Shanty Spicy Clam Chowder
clam chowder with a twistPrior to moving to Albany, I worked in a fantastic little restaurant in Washingtonville, N.Y. called the Sea Shanty. The chef-owner, Len Holl, was truly the man who inspired me to view food in a completely different light; no longer was it something on a plate that I was serving merely … Continue reading Soup Swap – Sea Shanty Spicy Clam Chowder
Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
beautiful speakeasy decorAround the dinner table last night we were discussing the respective advantages of being an adult vs. being a child. The usual examples were thrown around; paying bills vs. nonstop playing, having a job vs. having nothing but free time, freedom to make choices vs. being told what to do... You know the … Continue reading Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
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