A Cut Above
When we think about life in the country, we often envision scenes of rolling fields, pristine wooded glades or orchards laden with bounty. But…
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Eighth Annual Photo Contest
It never fails. Every year around the first week of September I start to wonder if we’ll receive enough submissions to our annual photo…
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To Braise or Not to Braise?
Braising is a favorite method of cooking among chefs. By first searing with dry heat and then adding a flavorful liquid, cooks enjoy the…
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As soon as you become engaged, reserve your wedding and reception sites, says Michael Erb, founder of www.cnyweddings.com, a wedding planning website. Some people…
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They Relish the Research
I know about Research Club because my mother has been a member since the mid-1960s. In addition to attending the club’s meetings every other…
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The Red Bird
The vibrant red color and the rich song of the cardinal have captivated naturalists for centuries. In the late 1800s, naturalist William Bengley wrote,…
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The Finger Lakes Ignite Authors’ Imaginations
It is always a pleasant surprise to see the new titles that find their way to the magazine for review. This selection is especially…
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Snowkiting
Winters in Syracuse are known for being bleak and dreary. So on one glorious sunny Sunday in February, my brother Jim and I went…
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Reflections of a Rural Schoolteacher
Driving along the back roads of the Finger Lakes region today and passing by a one-room schoolhouse set along the edge of a farm…
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Quilting a Dream
Tucked away inside Melissa Fox’s cedar chest is a fabric wall hanging featuring a large golden sun appliquéd onto a heavenly blue velvet background….
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