Category Archives: New York

Glazed Over Donuts, Beacon NY

Posted on November 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I am not one for trends, except for trendy donuts. I’m totally about trendy donuts, because donuts are delicious. Not all donuts are made equally, however. With many shops putting on toppings such as cereal or pretzels, you may find … Continue reading →

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Jerky from Barb’s Butchery, Beacon NY

Posted on November 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I was a picky eater. I was a vegetarian. I was many things in my past life that would lead you to believe that I’d never eat jerky. People change. My lifestyle required power snacks for hiking and a food … Continue reading →

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Hike Madam Brett Park to Denning’s Point, Hudson Valley

Posted on November 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

While other trailheads in the area are brimming with cars and commotion, Madam Brett Park is quiet and relaxed. So much so that when I was driving to the parking lot, I almost thought I was going the wrong way. … Continue reading →

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Hudson Valley Hike: Bald Mountain and Doodletown, NY

Posted on August 3, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The Indiana Jones in me gets a kick out of exploring abandoned civilizations, so for years I was allured by the idea of Doodletown – a Hudson Valley mountain town reclaimed by nature. I decided to combine this hike with … Continue reading →

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Hiking Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson Valley NY

Posted on August 2, 2017 by julieovaltrades

One of the most well known recreational areas in the Hudson Valley, Bear Mountain State Park [Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North Bear Mountain, NY 10911] is a place for the whole family and the hiking enthusiast alike. While there are … Continue reading →

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Dine at Dottie Audrey’s, Tuxedo Park NY

Posted on August 1, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Sometimes you find something so special and just right, it turns itself into a tradition. Surrounded by state parks and not far off the thruway you’ll find Dottie Audrey’s Bakery and Kitchen [549 Ny-17 Tuxedo Park, NY 10987]. It is … Continue reading →

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Pepsi’s Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens, Purchase NY

Posted on July 31, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Every spring there were rumors. Spring turned to summer. Summer to fall, winter, and back around the sun again. I had been waiting for years, but it finally happened! May of 2017, the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens [700 Anderson … Continue reading →

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Exploring Bushwick, Brooklyn NY

Posted on July 30, 2017 by julieovaltrades

One of my favorite attributes about Brooklyn is its vibrant street art scene, whether it’s colorful murals, spray paint messages on the sidewalk, or new little decals that are popping up. If you’re hunting around for the best in town, … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Posted on July 29, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Karczma, 136 Greenpoint Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222 Few things in life are more comforting than home cooked Polish cuisine. Greenpoint has a strong Polish heritage and this authentic spot delivers the vibe and the flavor. Servers are dressed up in … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball at Sunshine Laundromat, Brooklyn NY

Posted on July 28, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Laundry is not one of my favorite chores, but I could see that changing if I lived in Brooklyn. You see, Sunshine Laundromat [860 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222] could make the bothersome task almost an exciting treat, considering between … Continue reading →

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