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Reader Mourns Loss of Syracuse China
A letter from Mary Jane Bowman

The closing of the Syracuse China Factory this year has been a great loss, and not just in the economic impact to the region. I didn’t work at Syracuse China and I don’t know anyone who did, although I strongly empathize with the employees there, as our household has been “touched” by the recent recession, as well. My only connection to Syracuse China is through a collection of much-loved restaurant dishes that my husband and I use every day at home. Read More


Let the Music Begin!

This year’s Grapehound Wine Tour™ (July 23, 24, 25 & 26) highlights two great local bands at a new location on the 42-acre Finger Lakes Mill Creek property (www.fingerlakescabins.com) near Lodi, New York, just north of Watkins Glen.

This four-day dog-friendly celebration, which benefits greyhound adoption in New York, has become one of the largest greyhound gatherings in the United States. Hundreds of visitors attend each July and enjoy a wide variety of vendors, food, music and local wines. Read More


Vintage Bathing Suit Exhibit –
FROM BLOOMERS TO BIKINIS

A new display featuring vintage bathing suits from 1900 through the 1970s, entitled “From Bloomers to Bikinis,” is open for viewing at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of early aviation and local history. The exhibit will be open until September 6.
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Articles from the Current Issue

Getting the Scoop

There’s something about ice cream that appeals to just about everyone. Certainly there’s the taste. We all know it probably has too many calories but most of us don’t care – it’s just too scrumptious. Maybe it’s the atmosphere of the ice cream places. They’re just plain fun. Read More

ECO Gully Group

story and photos
by Cindy Ruggieri

Time to Fire Up the Grill
with Chef Eric K. Smith,
New York Wine
& Culinary Center

In the Kitchen - Lamb

I grew up a “lake kid.” When it was nice out you couldn’t get me out of the water from sunup to sundown. I would wear flip-flops and shorts from Memorial Day to Labor Day every year. I still do. I remember boat rides at sunset, king-of-the-raft matches, and of course, dinner on the grill. I love the smell of the charcoal heating up and the grill smoking for hours.

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Wildlife Profile
The Bluebird of Happiness

Described by Thoreau as the bird that carries the sky on its back, male bluebirds have vibrant sky-blue heads, backs and tails; rich chestnut-red breasts and white bellies.
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Bullfrog

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by Mark Stash


Go Next Door for Your Vacation

Many of you may be planning your summer getaway right now. Or, if you’re really organized, you have it all set. Either way, most of us remain committed to the idea of a summer vacation this year despite the effects of the down economy. A new survey of travel agents released by American Express shows that most Americans are finding ways to stretch their vacation dollars, and booking closer-to-home trips is one of them. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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