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Syracuse Salt Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Salt potatoes are an Upstate Summertime staple, they are almost always served alongside a chicken BBQ, and are great to take to a picnic as a dish to pass, and are easy to prepare, especially in the ... READ the POST
Freezing Summer Sweet Corn
It is funny how quickly summer can slip by, every year it seems summer goes by faster and faster. Here on the farm, our produce has hit its peak. From ripe and juicy tomatoes to fresh crispy ... READ the POST
Four Ways to Get Back to What Matters this Fall
There is just something about Fall that seems like the "unofficial new year" to me. Perhaps it’s the kids heading back to school, the cool fresh breeze in the air, or the anticipation of beautiful ... READ the POST
Pinterest Inspired Thrift Store Vintage Apron Display
I know I am beginning to sound like a broken record, with all the recent talk about my stash of vintage linens, but in case you aren't familiar, I had/have a low key hoard of vintage linens, and I ... READ the POST
Vintage Redemption: When is it OK to Cut Up an Old Quilt?
There are usually a lot of factors that muddy the waters when we try to determine the value of a quilt, especially if you are entertaining the idea of taking scissors to the quilt and cutting it into ... READ the POST
9 Things I Learned My First Month of Weight Watchers
Years ago I wrote about trying to lose a few pounds to better fit into a bridesmaid dress for my brother’s wedding. I dropped the pounds in time for the wedding by spending ridiculous amounts of time ... READ the POST
The Legend of Christian Holler Road in Sodus
Have you ever wondered how some of the local roads got their names? When I was in 6th grade we had to do a project about the name of the road we lived on. I lived on Ridge Road. Which we all ... READ the POST
5 Unexpected Ways to Bring Lilac Season into Your Home
The lilac bush, (Syringa vulgaris,) was designated the official state bush of New York state in 2006, and it is no secret we love our lilacs in Rochester. The lilac is an shrub with showy, aromatic ... READ the POST
Magnolias in Palmyra
I am pretty sure Magnolia Trees are the official tree of the whole South, and while there are varients that will grow here in Upstate New York, there are other flowering trees that are better suited ... READ the POST
5 Reasons You Need to Attend The 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill
Earlier in the week I had the awesome opportunity to attend to attend the 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Media Dinner at Oak Hill this week, and let me tell you, it was amazing. I ... READ the POST
5 Mother’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Things (or Flowers)
How many times have your heard "I don't want anything for Mother's Day"? Maybe you've even said it yourself. The truth is the best gifts, of course, aren’t things. In my current season of ... READ the POST
Easy Ways To Refresh Your Home For Spring
Spring has finally sprung! Hopefully you’re enjoying the first warm days of the season and sight of flowers and trees bursting into bloom. Many of us are deep into spring cleaning mode, but as you ... READ the POST
My 5 Favorite Old Fashioned Annuals for a Cutting Garden
I have a confession to make... I love flowers but have no patience for fussy or high maintenance gardens. I need plants that will thrive under neglect, adapt to hot dry locations, and most ... READ the POST
Historic Canandaigua Boathouses
Rows of charming wooden boathouses on Canandaigua City Pier have a distinct old village "seaside "charm . The Historic Canandaigua Boathouses rustic beauty and unique personality make a visit to the ... READ the POST
Happy Easter!
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Easter! Whatever your traditions are over the Easter break I hope that is joyful & refreshing. My husband and 2 oldest just returned from a week in ... READ the POST
How to Grow Peonies for Fragrant Bouquets
Peonies are an old fashioned flower with an unforgettable fragrance. They require a little patience to establish, but your patience will be rewarded with fragrant blooms for years! You know I love ... READ the POST
Wellness Wins~ How I’ve Been Losing Weight
It has been a hot minute since I have written a blog post just to let you know what is going on in my life, with spring right around the corner I thought this is a good time to jump in to them again. ... READ the POST
What I Read In February
So let me ask you a question. Do you consider listening Audiobooks "reading" ? I ask because I have recently bought a subsription to Scribd. I love to read but findign the opportunity to sit down ... READ the POST
Squeezing in Home Updates When You Are Busy
Most of us probably wish we had more hours in the day. Between the kids sporting events, and my own commitments, I am just busy. Having a busy lifestyle means sometimes other parts of your life may ... READ the POST
I Bought Houseplants Online in the Middle of Winter, Here’s How it Went
During the winter I usually bring home quite a few random plants during my weekly shopping trips. Wegmans has a large assortment of small houseplants that are priced under $5, so it is really easy to ... READ the POST
Organizations That Donate FREE Prom Dresses to High School Students in Upstate New York
The 2019 Prom Season is just around the corner! This is my third year putting together a list of organizations and events that provide free prom dresses to students, and I am so excited to share it ... READ the POST
Faster No Knead Bread
This quick and easy yeast bread requires no kneading! Baking in a Dutch oven is what gives this loaf a beautiful crusty exterior and deliciously soft and chewy interior. If ever there was a ... READ the POST
My 5 Favorite House Plants
This time of the year I am all about houseplants. The twinkling Christmas lights and festive decorations have been packed away, but there is still plenty of long dark days ahead of us. The ... READ the POST
Thoughts on Powersheets after 1 Month
Each month, I’ll give you an update on my progress with Powersheets from the previous month – what went well and what I learned – and I’ll share my goals for the month ahead. January was all ... READ the POST
5 Simple Ways to Show Yourself Some Love this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up. While the feeling of love is warm inside me, the cold weather here in the Finger Lakes is at its peak! But that means extra snuggles and cozy blankets, and that’s okay ... READ the POST
Premier Pastry’s Chocolate Bourbon Pound Cake
A rich, dense, dark chocolate bourbon pound cake recipe from Chef Paula Stadtmiller of Premier Pastry in Rochester. Today we are adding another local recipe from Upstate New ... READ the POST
The Best Books I Read In January
January was a good reading month for me! While I didn't read a ton of books, the books I did read I really enjoyed! Before we dive into the books, if you enjoy reading also, Let's be friends on ... READ the POST
Mario’s Via Abruzzi Hard Crust Herb Rolls
These Hard Crust Herb Rolls were served at both Mario's Pizza & Pasta and Mario's Via Abruzzi, were customers would often line up waiting for freshly baked rolls to be brought out ... READ the POST
Common Sense Eating For the Whole Family
It's one of the most frustrating parts of raising kids. Getting them to eat healthily can feel like a battle of wills, especially if you don't practice what you preach. We all want our children to ... READ the POST
The Best Free Stock Photo Sources for Bloggers
When most people think about blogs, they think about the written articles, the words on the screen. But images and photos play a huge role in blogs, they capture the reader's attention, and quickly. ... READ the POST
