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 …
Eat Like a Local! Bloggers Dish About Thier Favorite Local Restaurants Across the US
A couple weeks ago I shared a list of my favorite local restaurants for date night in the Western Finger Lakes, as a collaborative project organized by Social Fabric. Other bloggers have created similar lists, in which they have shared their favorite restaurants all across the country. I hope this list will encourage you to try out new restaurants or …
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Thursday Things: The Flu, Dutch Ovens, and Grocery Pick-up
Happy Thursday Friends, This week I thought we would try something new! Each Thursday I’m gonna check in with you about some of the stuff going on in my life…musings, things I’m digging, and what we are up to. It’s my hope that we will get to know each other even better. I was recently …
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Reflections on Ethnic Foods in the Finger Lakes & The You Are What You Eat Event Hosted by the New York State Folklore Society
I recently attended a narrative stage discussion on ethnic foods in the Finger Lakes, organized by the New York State Folklore Society. The event, You are What You Eat held at the Auburn Theater, was really enjoyable, and found the whole experience informative, so I thought I would share my observations and takeaways. I realize immigration …
Goodbye 2016
I was recently looking back through my archives and came to the realization I had only posted 20 times in 2016, and there was a period of time where I didn’t post a single thing for 3 months straight. In the past I have posted a year in review, sharing blog highlights and whatever else …
2016 New Years Resolution: Avoid Under-Cooked Seafood
It seems like 2016 is flying by already! My Feedly account is full of other bloggers sharing their resolutions, words of the year, and goals. As nice as it would be nice to streamline my wardrobe and maybe drink less coffee and more water. My mind has been focused on more immediate issues. Let me begin …
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Wishing you Peace and Happiness
As we are getting ready to turn the page on 2015, I wanted to take a moment and wish you and yours a safe and happy New Year! 2015 was definitely a year for the books. There were milestones met & lessons learned, and next week I am sharing it all. The good, the bad, and …
Ohh Deer, Merry Christmas
Christmas afternoon my husband and I were able to sneak out for a walk. It was kind of grey, and not really as warm as it has been, but a change of scenery was very much needed. We have both agreed between the eating, crazy schedules, and general hustle and bustle of the season a walk and …
Happy Holidays, See You in 2016!
How did it get to be Christmas week already? I still have so much to do! It has been a such a fun year! I can’t believe in January I will be celebrating 3 years of blogging here at Home in the Finger Lakes. I am so, so grateful for your love and support of …
A walk in the woods
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous! It has been very mild here. But I really haven’t taken the time to enjoy this unusually mild start to winter, and I should. Winters are long in Upstate New York, and I should be out taking in the fresh air and soaking up whatever Vitamin D nature feels …
Autumn Snow
I know every year we say it when the first snow comes, but this snow really is earlier than usual. The average date of the first snowfall in Rochester is November 8th, I woke up to a winter wonderland October 18th, and was less than thrilled, but decided to make the best of a chilly …
Visiting the Original Family Homestead
So this weekend the family and I actually got off the farm. That’s right, we got the corn picked and delivered and skedaddled out of town before the phone had a chance to ring, or anyone could stop by looking for more. And guess what? It was glorious. As you can imagine we don’t pack up …
Connect with Home in the Finger Lakes
It’s been pretty busy here lately, we are in the middle of calving and planting on the farm and there are a ton of end of school year activities going on for the kids that are keeping me busy. Because it’s been a while since I’ve reminded you of all the places you can find me …
Spring 2015 Snow Geese in the Finger Lakes
I look forward to seeing this every year. I know I wrote about it two years ago, but it never gets old, and two years is an eternity in the world of blogging. Every year snow geese pass through our area, and they usually stop over in one of our corn fields to graze on the leftover …
Life Lately: Week #5
What I was digging on the internets this week Why being ‘nice’ isn’t always good Breakfast Quesadillas, going to try this! Sometimes ‘plastic livestock’ help you fight the good fight, in a rather entertaining manning 🙂 As soon as I find softball ribbon I am making these sleeve scrunchies Coconut Lemon Layer Cake (Easter Speckled Egg …
Life Lately: Week #3
The kids were off this week, and we were pretty much snowed in. When it was not snowing it was really just too cold to go anywhere so we hunkered down at home and read, played some games and tried not to get cabin fever. What I was digging on the Internets this week These …
Life lately: Week 1
Because it is snowing like crazy here and I am procrastinating getting the groceries I thought I would share what I have been up to this week. It was a busy week, and the stomach bug paid a visit to our house, that was not pleasant. We are all recovering and looking forward to my …
14 Things I learned In 2014
As 2014 comes to a close I thought it would be fun to share a quick list of things I learned, or in some cases relearned in 2014! 14. If you lose your boot in the mud, and have to walk home through the cow pasture barefoot and end up with a cut on …
Local Shopping for the Syracuse Fan At Herb Philipson’s
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to buy local! I have spent many-a-holiday-seasons working at one store or another at the mall, and here is what I know for a fact: Local stores do the holidays better Better attitudes, better service, and better products, and all that makes for a better shopping experience …
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Birthday Goals
Guess what today is, it is my birthday! Last year I shared a fun list of 30 something things you probably didn’t know about me, this year I am doing something a little different. Lately I have had a lot on my plate, and am all about list making to help me stay focused …