Travel

Fall 2014 Color in Upstate New York

September 30, 2014

Fall seems to be arriving again here in up state New York. One thing that has been hard to get used to is how fast the seasons go by. It seems Spring, Summer, and Fall fall into a six month period and well Winter takes up the other six months.

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Wine

A Visit to McGregor Vineyard & Winery

September 25, 2014

The third stop on our Keuka Wine Trail Passport was McGregor Vineyard. At first glance this winery didn’t look like anything extaordinary but believe me it makes up for not having European flair with an exceptional wine experience.

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Wine

A Visit to Hunt Country Vineyards

September 25, 2014

Today we are back on the wine trail. Our first stop on our Keuka Wine Trail Passport is Hunt County Vineyards. This vineyard is like a nice relaxing country farm. They are a sixth-generation winery. When you enter inside you will be pleasantly surprised with the view of vineyards and the feel of the place.

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Tea

The Key to a Perfect Cup of Tea

September 20, 2014

I have enjoyed tea since I was a young child. Being from the south, my first tea experience started with Luzianne tea sweetened with sugar and served over ice. Over the years my grown-up palette has taken over and now I to appreciate loose-leaf teas brewed to perfection.

The following are a few helpful hints that I have followed over the years when preparing my tea at home and for tea parties I cater.

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