Monthly Archives: June 2014

I will be out of town this weekend visiting Maine for the first time. Stay tuned for details on my trip, and more summer Fun + Feed!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades | 2 Comments

Swim at Dorset Quarry

Posted on June 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Life revolves around the watering hole, that’s why during the summer months you can almost always find me at some swimming hole.  Most swimming holes are found by word of mouth, only told to trusty worthy friends to keep them … Continue reading →

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Sculpture park and hiking in Austerlitz

Posted on June 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’m a sucker for a good sculpture park. The Circle Museum in Austerlitz has some pretty interesting work strewn about in a gorgeous country setting. Some are very abstract containing everything but the kitchen sink, some are more realistic and … Continue reading →

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Camping Trip: Ausable Chasm, Copperas Pond, Lake Placid, and Lake Champlain

Posted on June 25, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Camping does all sorts of good for the soul. It is so essential to leave the city and disconnect every once in a while, if only for a weekend. I’m not saying you have to go backcountry and trek miles … Continue reading →

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Civitello’s

Posted on June 25, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Spumoni? I’d never heard of it. AOA has some interesting food articles, and if I’m in the neighborhood I’ll give it a try. I went to Civitello’s while I was in Schenectady and this was a pocket of the city … Continue reading →

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Painted Pony Rodeo

Posted on June 25, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Growing up around the city there are some things I never thought I’d get into, like rodeo. Little did I know it was in my blood. I started randomly sporting cowboy boots in high school, I love southern rock and … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite places on this earth is Robert Moses State Park in Babylon, Long Island. When I am home visiting my family I journey out to the beach as much as possible. There is nothing better than the … Continue reading →

Posted on June 23, 2014 by julieovaltrades | 2 Comments

I have a Cardona’s obsession, and I don’t want any help for my problem. Cardona’s imports a lot of the goods they sell from other local establishments. Every time I enter the store I secretly hope and pray that they will … Continue reading →

Posted on June 20, 2014 by julieovaltrades | 1 Comment

Short and Stout

Posted on June 20, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I went to Short and Stout, a relatively new teahouse in Albany and found a real gem! The joint is pretty big. There are lots of places to sit inside, in winter this will be a nice way to get out … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Posted on June 20, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I am not a cook and this is not a cooking blog. But I got purple cauliflower at the Hannaford grocery store in Delmar this week and I am easily amused. I made baked cauliflower mac and cheese with the … Continue reading →

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