For those of you who keep track of this sort of stuff, a pair of New York State wines will be served at the Inaugural Luncheon in Washington, DC, that will take place immediately after President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term. This is notable because (a) such things are scrutinized by [...]
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail and the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail have created a trio of events for the first quarter of the year. The new “Preferred Pairings” events, which are one-day collaborations, will be held January 26, February 23 and March 30. For the first event, each creamery will give a brief presentation about [...]
VALATIE — Earlier this week, I posted a report on the sale of the Ultraviolet Cafe to Tierra Coffee Roasters. What I didn’t mention was that this is the Columbia County company’s second Albany coffee shop and eatery. Its first Albany spot, opened in 2010, is located at 1038 Madison Avenue, near the Madison Theater. [...]
TROY — Irony is the byword for titles of many special events at Brown’s Brewing. Next up is one such event, its second annual “Festival of Manliness.” It will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 20, the same day as the NFL’s National Football Conference championship game, thus the title. For $75 per person, [...]
Pileated Woodpecker: Carolina Wren: White-breasted Nuthatches: And a Happy Orb Year! (Posted by ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© and cross-posted at my place. Mouse over pics for captions, and click them for larger versions.) ~
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Aperol Spritz 40 ml Aperol 60 ml chilled prosecco 30 ml soda water In a low tumbler with some large ice-cubes add Aperol, sparckling wine and a splash of soda. Garnish with half an orange slice. Aperol Flip 30 ml Апероля 20 ml fresh lemon juice 15 ml simple syrup 15 ml egg white 60 [...]