Category Archives: New York

Brunch in Ossining: Wobble Cafe

I had a delectable brunch at Wobble Café in Ossining, Westchester. This place has really great chow, but you must be aware of the atmosphere. It is a kitschy joint that is extremely kid friendly. We were lucky to visit … Continue reading

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Westchester Hike: Kitchawan Preserve

Today’s hike was at Kitchawan Preserve in Ossining, Westchester. This preserve has many options: you can hike the four miles of trails within the preserve, you can take the 6.5 mile trail from the Kitchawan Preserve to the Teatown – … Continue reading

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Westchester Hike: Lenior Preserve

I visited Lenior Preserve in Yonkers, Westchester and it was a great little spot. Doesn’t take long to walk around this 40 acre plot, but you may find some odd things along the way to hold your attention. It’d be … Continue reading

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Cafe Lark

I required breakfast before taking a hike. There was nothing in the pantry, I didn’t want it to be a whole ordeal, and I didn’t want to do Dunkin –but I wanted something quick and local. As always in my … Continue reading

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Stuyvesant Falls

If you love a good waterfall, visit Stuyvesant Falls Park in Columbia County.  It’s a beautiful and in my book worth a visit for that reason alone. In addition, the very small park has a few short trails, grills and … Continue reading

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Catskill Hike: Diamond Notch Falls and West Kill Mountain

We hiked past Diamond Notch Falls up to West Kill summit in the Catskills, and had a real memorable time doing so. The short easy trail from Spruceton Rd. to the falls followed a creek gushing with water and great … Continue reading

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Albany Eats: Mr. Pio Pio

We very rarely get take out, conditions have to be just right. We were going away for the weekend so the pantry was bare, and we didn’t have enough time to sit down at a restaurant and also pack our … Continue reading

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Great Flats nature trail & Cella Bistro in Schenectady

It’s been a rough couple of days in my apartment, between school, work, and both of us having a cold everything seemed to pile up! We’ve still managed to have some fun though, and also celebrate our 6-year anniversary. It … Continue reading

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A museum, a lunch, and a hike in Schoharie County

Schoharie County  has a plethora of lovely spots to visit. A really great museum is the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center. It has fun interactive science exhibits which show you how energy is created. Next door is the Lansing Manor where you … Continue reading

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The Big Duck

Stumbled upon this big duck while in Long Island. As large as a house and you can go inside and purchase duck memorabilia, I thought the coolest item was a childrens’ book that features the duck itself! I love a … Continue reading

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