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My Own Words It's Positively Summer Summer is a season for camping and enjoying the outdoors, and many of us take advantage of New York’s state parks to do so. Therefore, I was greatly disappointed to hear in May that a number of them are now closed or offer reduced services to the public. As of May 20, 55 of the state’s 215 parks and historic sites were being closed, nine of them in the Finger Lakes. 2009 Photo Contest Winners |
![]() Cover: The empty chair on a dock on Keuka Lake beckons the viewer to have a seat, relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Photo by Bill Banaszewski
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The idea was hatched sometime in late January. Holiday spirit was on the wane as another typical upstate winter established its foothold – bitter, bleak and boundless. But this time around we sensed something different in the air, a hint of new inspiration in the works.
You can bake, broil, grill, even “casino” them. Classic linguine and clam sauce has been a favorite of Chef Eric K. Smith of the New York Wine and Culinary Center since he was a kid. He always requested it on his birthday and still orders this favorite dish for special occasions. Chef Eric offers some tips on buying clams: First, the shells should be closed. They can be slightly cracked, but should be closed tight when you knock on them or run them under cold water. Second, smell your clams. They shouldn’t smell fishy exactly, but they should smell like the sea. Store them on ice or keep them refrigerated in a mesh bag. The cold temperature helps to keep them alive longer. |
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