It was Jeff’s birthday and I wanted to take him some place special. We had been to the Ginger Man once before years ago and remembered having a lovely time (234 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203). The location is so close to home, they have a parking lot, and it is […]
Yearly Archives: 2015
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It’s been a rough snowy few weeks and a seriously cold winter so far, but hey, we live in New York! It’s to be expected. So if you can’t beat um, join um! This weekend might be great to head even further up north and experience the Saranac Winter Carnival, […]
What do you do after a hefty snow storm? Take a hike of course! Since we lack snowshoes this was an interesting hike, and another winter first for us! Deeeep, fluffy, sparkly snow making this 2.5 mile hike a real good workout. There were some people ice fishing on the […]
I love the idea of this joint healthy soups, salads, juices, and they make homemade pizzas. Perfect place for post hike snack! Earth Foods is located right on the main drag in Hudson (523 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534) and has a relaxed atmosphere. There is a lot of seating in this […]
I’m not the biggest wino, but I loved every wine I tasted at Hudson-Chatham Winery…that’s got to be saying something (1900 New York 66, Ghent, NY 12075 )! We were meandering about Columbia County on a winter’s day and decided to pop in for a tasting and take our favorite bottle […]
Are you a crazy cat lady/person? I am pretty obsessed with my cat; she’s a sweet, inquisitive, and beautiful beast. I love other people’s cats, strange feral cats, and all of the cats I met at Animal Kind in Hudson (721 Warren Street, Hudson). This place is a dream for […]
What a wintertime haven! We came in here to warm up after a nearby chilly hike and were so happy that we did. This place is blissful, located right on Warren St (135 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534). It is filled with three things that I really adore, especially in […]
We took a brisk walk at this interesting preserve the other day (319 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson). There is a little parking lot and there are trail maps provided, so grab one and go! Fresh snow on the ground, but the trails weren’t slippery or icy for the most part. There […]
I feel like I stumbled upon some enchanted grandma’s cottage, there is certainly some down home deliciousness to be had at this café (705 Columbia Tpke East Greenbush, NY 12061). To get to the restaurant you have to walk through the Country Trunk store filled with assorted jewelry, clothes, and […]
Such a yummy dinner here, so close to home! Just on Central Ave in Albany with a great little parking lot to get off the main drag (218 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206). This place has been on my list for a long time, and I finally made it out […]
I took a trip up to Clifton Park for a little hike before some libations at a nearby brewery. Kinns is a small park filled with a lot of trees and dog walkers, and not too much else (625 Kinns Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065). We took the loop trail […]
Breweries aren’t my normal spot to spend an afternoon, but I had a really fun time at Shmaltz in Clifton Park (6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065)! We parked in the lot and walked in a bit past noon on a Sunday. The tasting room is nice, a really great […]
little I really enjoyed strolling these woods in Ballston Lake on a quiet afternoon (Between 38 – 40 Shadow Wood Way, Shadow Wood Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019). We parked on the street in front of the trail head and set off. There was no trail map at the park, […]
A friend and I popped in to Troy to have lunch and check out som art exhibits at The Arts Center of the Capital Region (265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180). When we got there the lady at the front desk told us that all new exhibits were being set […]
I recently visited a ‘quesadillary’ in Troy called Muddaddy Flats, which has a quesadilla for any state of mind (49 3rd Street Troy, NY 12180). Parking on the streets is metered, and we were able to find a spot easily close to the storefront. It was a seriously freezing day […]