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Pleasantville hikes and bites: Rockefeller State Park and Flour & Sun Bakery

I spent Thanksgiving at home with my family in Westchester, and before we had our feast I got to take a beautiful snowy hike with my Mom. Rockefeller State Park in Pleasantville was the destination, and it was so beautiful … Continue reading

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Catskill Bakery: Hartmann’s Kaffeehaus

While in the Catskills I stopped by Hartmann’s Kaffeehaus, a lovely little German bakery that also serves breakfast and lunch. The intent was to sit down and have breakfast, but we didn’t make it past the pastries behind the glass. … Continue reading

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Mado Patissere

I had been looking forward to visiting Mado Patissere in Chatham for some time, and finally got a chance this weekend!  The hours are elusive online, but there are raving reviews, making this joint quite intriguing to me. The owner … Continue reading

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Saratoga Eats: Mrs. London’s

Looking for lunch in Saratoga? Try Mrs. London’s, and make sure you have room for epic dessert. Their sandwiches are premade, some are heated up, some served cold, both I sampled were delish! The smoked chicken Panini was crispy and … Continue reading

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Bake For You

I have been meaning to stop in Bake For You for quite some time, and I always covet the pictures of their desserts on facebook. I finally had some free time and saw something I was really interested in, a … Continue reading

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Saratoga’s Cookies and Milk

Cookies and Milk in Saratoga Springs will make you feel like you are in heaven if you are a dessert addict like myself. This place is done right. It looks beautiful, smells good, but most importantly the wide variety of … Continue reading

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I have a Cardona’s obsession, and I don’t want any help for my problem. Cardona’s imports a lot of the goods they sell from other local establishments. Every time I enter the store I secretly hope and pray that they will … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea at the Whistling Kettle

Having a tea party was great fun as a child, but grown up tea parties are even better with real phenomenal food and drink. When you order afternoon tea at the Whistling Kettle you get your choice of tea, soup … Continue reading

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A Weekend in Rhode Island

I had a lovely time exploring Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (the full name of the state!) this weekend with my high school girlfriends. Here is a breakdown from city to city:   Providence: By the time we got into … Continue reading

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Scoups Homemade Ice Cream

I will officially say that Scoups is my favorite place to get ice cream in the Capital Region. They’re located in Loudonville, right next door to The Crossings. This place usually has a decent crowd but lines go fast. I … Continue reading

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