Did I mention that I'm contributing to one of the Times Union's blogs? You know, I had an extra waking moment or two and I needed something to do with my time. It is a really cool blog, called Vinoteca, and is about wine (yum) and adventures (sign me up!) and other things which make … Continue reading I’m all over the internets!
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Sunday Dinner – Father’s Day edition
Family dinners remain an important part of life for all of my family so for Dad's Day the plan was a shared meal on the deck. And what a spectacular day it was! The menu was cobbed together (with duct tape! Isn't that how Dads do it?) kind of last minute, but I did have … Continue reading Sunday Dinner – Father’s Day edition
Best friggin’ whipped cream – ever
Be warned - once you use Meadowbrook Farms heavy cream to make whipped cream you will be ruined for any other whipped cream. Period. I don't know where the stuff is available retail, I just add it to my weekly order when I need a fix, but it is in your best interest to find this … Continue reading Best friggin’ whipped cream – ever
Lark Street is for Lovers – and art and kids
On Saturday I actually was able to bring my youngest child to an event on Lark Street without fear that he would be visually assaulted by public urination (no, Quinn, it isn't ok for people to pee outside. Unless they're camping, of course) or intoxicated revelers. Yes, as you could probably tell by the rainy forecast, … Continue reading Lark Street is for Lovers – and art and kids
The Van Dyck
Last night, I met a couple of friends in Schenectady at The Van Dyck for beers and a bite to eat. I've been to the Van Dyck, in its various incarnations, a couple of times over the years and have always thought of it as a cool space not living up to its potential. After … Continue reading The Van Dyck
First Friday
I have a confession - I almost always forget to attend First Friday. It isn't that I'm uninterested or lacking in a calendar, it's just that by Friday evening I usually feel a little brain dead and, if I go directly home after work, often, I don't leave again. I had, however, received an email … Continue reading First Friday
Falvo’s Meats
If neither time nor money were obstacles, there are a few things I would do differently in terms of indulgence. I would insist upon having fresh flowers in my home - always. Nothing fancy, not necessarily a fresh bouquet every day, but I would like there to be flowers in my dining room, bedroom and … Continue reading Falvo’s Meats