Halloween Events in and around the Rochester Area
Celebrate Halloween with activities, events, costume parties, trick or treating, and haunted tours in and around…
Upstate New York Scenic Fall Foliage Train Rides
The most colorful and in my opinion beautiful season of the year draws locals and tourists…
U-Pick Apple Orchards in the Rochester Area
Nothing beats a day on an apple-filled farm and orchard. New York is the second-largest…
The 5 Best Upstate New York Fall Festivals
The Finger Lakes and Upstate Region are arguably one of New York's most beautiful areas, but…
Why Your Small Batch Jam Might Be Runny and How to Fix it
I am really starting to appreciate small batch jam making. We are just too busy lately…
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Small Batch Apricot Jam
I love the flavor of apricots, it's so similar to peaches but with a zing of…
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What I am reading this Summer (2018 Reading Challenge)
Way back in January I set my 2018 Reading Challenge to read 30 books this year. Yes, 30 books isn't the loftiest of goals, but the previous year I was just shy…
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I’ve been busy in the kitchen cooking up our new favorite recipes.
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the perfect winter soup. Loaded with hearty potatoes, bacon,…
Crispy Chinese Chicken Salad
We have gone from winter to summer practically overnight here in Upstate New York (who…
Spring Mix Salad with Pomegranate Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
I know, 95% of the recipes here are desserts. A salad just seems a…
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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe
It almost pains me to give my husband credit for this soup recipe, but…
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