Saratoga Restaurant Week 2011
$18.19 for a 3 Course Meal at Participating Saratoga Restaurants this December
So you want to go out to dinner but you don’t want to spend a lot. No problem, right? Except as soon as you open the menu, you realize you have to get an appetizer. I mean, they look totally awesome, [...]
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Recipe
Great Fall Recipes: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Oh yes, fall is here and the sweet veggies are everywhere. It’s one of my favorite times of the year for this reason! I love going to the farmer’s market and seeing all the squash, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, beets etc.
I really can’t [...]
How to Roast Your Own Coffee
Roasting Coffee is Easier than you Think
Ah, that first cup of coffee. Coffee is part of our culture; it’s in our blood. We drink it in the morning, on the way to work, and after dinner, and sometimes in between.
Originally discovered in Ethiopia in the 15th century and initially cultivated [...]
Rooted in Nature: An Independent, Natural Food Store in South Glens Falls
New South Glens Falls Eatery Brings Fresh Food from Local Farms
Rooted in Nature on Route 9 in South Glens Falls opened last Saturday, October 1, 2011. The store is owned and operated by Glens Falls residents Colleen Sommer and Cheri Lawson. Colleen has [...]
Kale vs. Cancer?
Cruciferous Vegetables and their Healing Properties
I love kale and for good reason! Besides having plenty of fiber, folic acid, vitamins and minerals it has also been shown to reduce your risk of cancer. Yes, cancer!
Well the same is true for all cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, collard greens and mustard [...]
Capital Region Vegetarian Expo 2011
Vegans & Vegetarians Come Together at the Capital Region Vegetarian Expo
If you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, or even if you just enjoy vegetarian food, you’ll definitely want to check this one out. The Capital Region Vegetarian Expo takes place on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Held at the Empire State Plaza [...]
Review of Sushi Thai Garden in Saratoga
Sushi Thai Garden: A Pleasant Mix of Thai and Japanese Cuisine
Located in the heart of Saratoga on historic Phila Street (across from Hattie’s and Caffè Lena), Sushi Thai Garden is a happening place on a happening street. On a Wednesday night at 7:30pm, the place was busy, but on [...]
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Tips to Keep the Fluids Flowing
Even though we have heard about the importance of drinking water, most Americans are dehydrated. Think about this: your body is composed of 75% water, your brain is composed of 85% water and your blood is 95% water. With that in mind you can now start [...]
Midtown Tap and Tea Room in Albany, Review
Restaurants in Albany
Albany’s Midtown Tap and Tea Room is a great place for a sophisticated night on the town. Located appropriately in Midtown Albany between Albany Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital on New Scotland Avenue, the restaurant opened in 2007 and is known for its tapas [...]
The Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa, Review
Located at 24 Front Street in downtown Ballston Spa across from Wiswall Park, The Whistling Kettle is not only cozy and inviting, with its brick interior and hardwood floors, but as the restaurant’s name suggests, it’s also quite notable for its vast tea selection. Offering over a hundred [...]
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