Every Autumn area towns host festivals celebrating everything from the harvest to the history of the Upstate region. With amazing stunning scenic views to take in, and activities for the whole family, Fall is the perfect time of the year to check out one of the many local festivals.
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 for me to be able to devote an entire day to jam making and canning, and honestly, while it is nice to have a large supply of jams and jellies on hand I really don’t need 10 jars of…
Small Batch Apricot Jam
This small batch apricot jam has a nice bright flavor, without being cloyingly sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweet to tangy.
How to Keep your Teen’s Football Gear Clean and Stink Free
You love your athlete, but probably don’t feel the same way about their laundry. Sports gear (especially gear that belongs to a teenage boy) can get incredibly stinky, these products have kept my son’s football uniforms and gear clean and stink-free.
Save Your #18Summers Nonsense, I am Looking forward to Fall and A Slower Pace
The county fair is always a week or two before the kids have to head back to school and it has always felt like a welcome “unofficial end of summer”. The weeks following the fair are devoted to wrapping up sweet corn season and getting the kids ready to head back to school, and I am…
Small Batch Raspberry Jam Made in a Bread Machine
Some bread machines have a specific jam-making setting, use it to easily make a small batch of raspberry jam. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, and all the work is done for you!
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Garlic Dill Pickles
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Garlic Dill Pickles are spicy, crunchy homemade pickles. The recipe comes from the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse Cookbook. These pickles require no canning, you can store them in the fridge for up to a couple of months.
Celebrate Ithaca’s Role in Ice Cream Sundae History with a Tart Cherry Sundae
This quick and easy tart cherry sauce is the perfect topping for desserts – use it to top pound cake, waffles, yogurt and ice cream! It can be made year-round with fresh or frozen sour cherries. Ithaca, has long been known as an area having some of the best dining in Upstate New York, but…
I’ve Kind of Lost My Way
This is a difficult post to write, probably because I am still right smack dap in the middle of whatever this funk is. But it needs to be said, and you deserve to know what is going on. To put it bluntly and get straight to the point: I’ve kind of lost my way with…
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 of that goal with 26 books read. I am on track with my goal and have read some great books this year. But…
BBQ Sauce and Rub Recipe With Free Printable Gift Tags for Father’s Day
Do you have a father in your life who loves to BBQ? These BBQ Printable Mason Jar Lid Gift Tags and Recipes for Father’s Day, and they are a quick and easy DIY gift he is sure to love!
The Best Oven Baked (Foil-Wrapped) Baby Back Ribs
I’m sharing my recipe for the perfect rack of ribs. Smithfield Extra Tender Ribs are dry rubbed, wrapped in foil and cooked slow and low in the oven for tender and juicy ribs that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Served with homemade BBQ Sauce, these ribs will turn out perfect every single time.
Day Trip Destination: Adirondack Experience
The Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX) explores people’s connections to the Adirondacks through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and culturally rich collections. At the Adirondack Experience, enjoy a few hours or the entire day on the expansive grounds as you engage in the stories and spirit dedicated to the heritage of the…
Setting Up Your Stitch Fix Pinterest Board
Pinterest is the most direct way to communicate what you are looking for to your Stitch Fix stylist, and because your stylist is working on a very limited time frame you want it to be easy for her to visualize your style quickly. I have tried arranging my “Style” board a couple of different ways,…
Meal Theme Nights to Break You Out of Your Dinner Rut
I have been using Plan to Eat for over a year now to help streamline my meal planning process. And while I love using the Meal Planning App, there has been the occasional bump in the road, usually in the form of the dreaded “Dinner Rut”. My recipe database has grown significantly in Plan to…
10 Timeless Home Decor Items You Can Always Buy at Thrift Stores
These timeless decor items bring a sense of history and character to your living spaces and are almost always available at thrift shops.
Coconut Cream Poke Cake
Poke Cakes seem to hit their peak popularity in the 1970s, originally a campaign created to increase sluggish sales for Jell-O gelatin. Women’s magazines featured full-page advertisements showcasing recipes for the fun and festive looking, new “Jell-O Gelatin Poke Cake.” The cake/gelatin/cool whip concoction was marketed as the perfect dessert for the busy housewife, and…
My First Stitch Fix! A Honest Review
Have you heard of Stitch Fix? Honestly, I would be really surprised if you haven’t. Bloggers and YouTubers seem to love the service, it is heavily advertised, and so many times I have complimented friends on their clothes and got the reply “thanks, I got it from Stitch Fix” So when it became painfully clear…
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Creole Seasoning Blend Recipe
This Creole Seasoning Blend from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que needs to be in your pantry! Perfect for seasoning pork, steak, chicken, and seafood, and made from ingredients you probably already have.
10 Unique Upstate New York Food Festivals
From Sauerkraut to bagels, eat like a local at these 10 Unique Upstate New York Food Festivals.
