I like to share "hidden gems" with my readers from time to time, so here's one that is truly hidden. It's called The Georgi, named after the owners of the property. It's a secluded place on the Battenkill river...
National Farmers’ Market Week – August 5th-11th
There's no shortage of Farmers' Markets to be found in this area and on almost every day of the week. Take a leisurely drive and check some of them out. Gather a picnic and then take in one of the...
Busy Week – July 15th-22nd
Lots to do this week in Saratoga and beyond. Here's a short list of just a few things happening, and don't worry there's plenty of week left. Saratoga County FairRuns through this weekend with all the usual county fair attractions...
Day Trip- Stockbridge MA
Norman Rockwell MuseumSitting in a secluded area in Stockbridge Massachusetts is a museum dedicated to one of the United States most beloved artists -Norman Rockwell. The unassuming building houses original Saturday Evening Post covers along with the original canvases the...
Pasta Class at Forno Bistro – Part 2- Making Ravioli
Sure NYC has prestigious cooking schools, Hyde Park has the CIA but why look any further than your own backyard. Right here in Saratoga Springs you can take a number of cooking classes. Now granted most of them are demonstration...
Pasta Class at Forno Bistro
I'll be taking a ravioli making class tomorrow at Forno Bistro at 541 Broadway here in Saratoga Springs. I'll be learning all the secrets from a real Italian Mama, so don't forget to check back for all the photos and...
The Titanic Sailed 100 Years Ago
The Victorian Social Club will be hosting "Setting Sail on the Titanic" where you will learn the social expectations, fashions of the Victorian era through one of the greatest ships ever to sail. Just in time for the 100th anniversary...
Spending a Glorious Day at Lake George
Spring is here. Awakening us from our Winter slumber and beckoning us to come outside. It's true that the Saratoga area is dotted with lakes and streams that offer lots of activities but nothing really compares to Lake George. Not...
More Maple Days
The weather is getting better and better. This weekend is not only St. Patrick's Day but Maple days continue. In the little town of Salem (about 30 miles east of Saratoga Springs on Rte 29) Dry Book Sugar House will...
A Sweet Way to Spend a Day
Upstate New York is known for many things -- apples, horses, quaint small towns and maple syrup. This past weekend I spent a day in one of those quaint towns, Thurman New York learning all about what makes New York...