Category Archives: Washington County

The Ice Cream Man, Greenwich

I’m always screaming for ice cream this summer, all over the place. The foodnetwork is my guilty pleasure. Whenever I have access to cable television I can watch it all night! Bobby Flay is my guy, and I love watching … Continue reading

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R. S. Taylor & Sons Brewery, Salem

Once in a while I find a special brewery that steals my heart. I’ll admit I’m not a big craft beer drinker, but my partner in crime is and I love supporting local businesses. On Fourth of July we were … Continue reading

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Battenkill Valley Creamery, Salem

I can’t stress it enough, I am not exaggerating, this place has changed my life. I found the best ice cream on earth at Battenkill Valley Creamery [691 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865 (which my GPS didn’t take) or Intersection … Continue reading

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Swimming at Eagleville Covered Bridge

On a sweltering summer day, nothing sounds sweeter than a dip in a secret swimming hole. They’re presently hard to come by, many of my old haunts are off limits, patrolled by police. Recently I was riding around Washington County … Continue reading

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Cheesecake from the Nuns of New Skete

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on a cloud when you’re eating a piece of cheesecake? Drive down a country road in Washington County you’ll come upon a monastery where the Nuns of New Skete [343 Ashgrove Rd, Cambridge, … Continue reading

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Washington County: Argyle Brewing Company

A small town brewery with big flavor, we had a great time hanging out and tasting some beers at the Argyle Brewing Company [1 Main St, Greenwich, NY 12834]. The space is pretty small, but it has character. Some interesting … Continue reading

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Washington County Eats: Sweet Beet Bistro

I found a new love! I am the biggest fan of Sweet Beet Bistro [93 Main St, Greenwich, NY 12834], a romantic little dinner spot on a picturesque rural main street. When a restaurant cares about the ingredients they put … Continue reading

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Washington County Hikes: Battenkill State Forest

When you hear ‘Battenkill’ you might think about milk from their creamery. You may have heard of a bicycle race in the area. Maybe you’ve tubed or kayaked down the river, what could be better on a hot summers day? … Continue reading

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Salem, NY

Lovely is the word to describe this sequence I’m about to fill you in on; Head to Salem, NY (no witches to be found here). You haven’t spent too much time in Washington County? Neither had I until recently, until … Continue reading

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