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I moved to the Capital Region in 2002 right after the original owners of the Old Daley Inn sold the restaurant. Everyone raved about how wonderful the restaurant was. Since…

I’ve long since come to terms with the statement “the only thing you can count on is change”. I welcome change. I’ve always embraced it and love trying new things.…

Last week was a great week in the garden! I am still winning the fight against tomato blight. Thank goodness! In the fight against the bunnies, however, I don’t seem…

As someone who loves to cook (and eat), I really enjoy growing as much of my own food as possible. There’s nothing better than watching your seedlings grow into mature plants…

For some people going to the spa to get a massage or getting a pedicure is the ultimate in relaxation and stress relief. Not me. Cooking takes me to my…

I have been, and always will be, a sucker for anything that’s pickled or fermented. Maybe it’s a southern thing. My mom (from Alabama) and my dad’s mom (from Virginia)…