I know, I know, picking’s been going on for weeks already. In my defense, I ran into a guy at the farmers’ market last week who claims that he refuses to eat an apple until the last of the tomatoes are gone. Well, yeah, that’s just silly. I’m completely willing to allow overlapping produce. Just … [Read more…]
Sunday: I forgot to mention that the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, which got rained out back on August 22nd, is performing at 7 pm at Freedom Park in Scotia tomorrow (Sunday) night. I’ve already said that I love them I actually think that we might do a last-of-the-season Jumpin’ Jacks dinner followed by the dance performance. … [Read more…]
We took Nana & Pop to Cafe Nola in Schenectady for dinner last night. W & I had been wanting to try it, and for some reason M voted for it over basic Italian–I suspect that she wanted to try the alligator. As soon as we arrived, the server set us up with crayons and … [Read more…]
If you’re growing cucumbers in your garden, you’re probably overwhelmed right now. We are.  But that means one of W’s favorite projects: homemade pickles! If you’d like to try it and don’t have any, buy some cucumbers at your local farmer’s market, but ask for pickling cucumbers specifically. One year we tried another variety and … [Read more…]
The other day we met some friends at Collins Lake in Scotia. Between visits, I forget just how pleasant it is. The beach is open from noon to 7:45 pm, and if you go late like we did, it’s quiet and relaxing. It’s $2/person with kids 5 and under (or maybe it was 6?) free. … [Read more…]
For more than 30 years, ice cream trucks have been banned in Niskayuna after a girl was hit by a passing vehicle. After kids submitted a petition asking to get the ice cream trucks rolling around town, they’ll be discussing the issue at the regular Town Board meeting Tuesday at 7 pm. I am generally quite … [Read more…]
The excellent culinary karma continues at our house. First, thanks to our CSA, we’ve discovered purslane, which W and I both love; second, thanks to the Purple Cook and Martha Stewart, I’ve conquered beets–I just don’t like them plain or in borscht or in salad, but beet chips? mmmm. And, finally, we tried making our … [Read more…]
Phew! So much is going on this week. Here’s what I’ve found: All Week: Don’t forget that there’s plenty more going on at William K. Sanford (Colonie) Library and Albany Public Library. The Clifton Park Not-So-Common Players are performing Once Upon a Mattress in Clifton Commons at 7:30 pm from 7/22-7/25. It’s the Saratoga County … [Read more…]
I’ve cooked some tasty new dishes in the last week, so I thought that I’d share. First, regular readers know that I’ve been experimenting with more vegetarian and vegan options which are generally received with groans of disdain. However, I tried a new dish that W likes. In fact, it’s the first time I’ve successfully … [Read more…]
On Thursday I picked up my CSA share. Frankly, I’m a little intimidated. Really, it’s almost like a hobby when you’re getting started, and I haven’t done it in a while (as I explained here).   I’ve eaten five or six different kinds of green vegetables today alone. Since the pick up, I’ve made two … [Read more…]
