Category Archives: Capital Region

French Press Cafe & Creperie, Albany NY

Posted on September 15, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Finally. Finally we had a Saturday morning in. It was strange, it was wonderful, it felt normal. I even suggested we go for brunch locally, like normal people do. We haven’t done that in years (normal for us is strange … Continue reading →

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Albany Rail Trail, revisited

Posted on August 4, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I’ve been on the Albany Rail Trail four times now, trying a different portion each visit to see the whole span. First time I checked out the Delmar area. Second the Vorheeseville area. Third time I parked near Slingerlands. Most … Continue reading →

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The Ice Cream Man, Greenwich

Posted on July 27, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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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Stark’s Knob and Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville

Posted on July 26, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Two parcels filled with history and nature within a few minutes drive from one another make for a great few hours of adventure. Stark’s Knob Historical Lookout, Starks Knob Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 The park is tiny, but really packs … Continue reading →

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R. S. Taylor & Sons Brewery, Salem

Posted on July 14, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on July 13, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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

Posted on July 12, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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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Esperanto, Saratoga Springs

Posted on July 11, 2016 by julieovaltrades

How I have lived in the Capital Region for almost a decade and evaded the doughboy? I’ll chalk it up to being a picky eater for the first quarter of my life, especially during the time I would have been … Continue reading →

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Kayak Shak, Saratoga Springs

Posted on July 10, 2016 by julieovaltrades

For years my Mom and I have talked about stand-up paddle boarding, but it never materialized. We always ended up renting a kayak instead because it was more comfortable. She came upstate to visit me for some summer fun and … Continue reading →

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Comfort Kitchen, Saratoga Springs

Posted on July 9, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Dangerously yummy, Comfort Kitchen 454 Broadway [Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] is hidden away in the Saratoga Marketplace, a fancy little mall on the downtown main drag. Even before you enter, if you’re a reader you’ll find out that this restaurant … Continue reading →

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