Category Archives: Troy

Riverfront Park in Rensselaer

Posted on September 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I feel like I have to soak up all these warm days, because I’m not sure which one is going to be the last. I had a lovely sunset picnic at the Riverfront Park in Rennsalear. It’s right over the … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at the Whistling Kettle

Posted on June 13, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Having a tea party was great fun as a child, but grown up tea parties are even better with real phenomenal food and drink. When you order afternoon tea at the Whistling Kettle you get your choice of tea, soup … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Factory

Posted on May 14, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I won’t lie; I have a MAJOR sweet tooth. I love most anything sweet, but cookies are definitely a favorite. The Cookie Factory in Troy happens to make exceptionally good cookies, among other sweets. I’ve frequented their bakery to pick … Continue reading →

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The Daily Grind

Posted on April 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Coffee Houses. Most people have a favorite, and I feel like they say something about you. I have friends who love Café Vero, and they will have to find a new home to drink their coffee in soon as the … Continue reading →

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Tea Time

Posted on April 30, 2014 by julieovaltrades

How do you like your tea? The weather has been cold, grey, and rainy the past couple of days, a perfect time to pick yourself up with a warm cup of tea. I love my tea with a little honey, … Continue reading →

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Rensselaer Technology Park Trails

Posted on April 29, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a … Continue reading →

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Museum Passes

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’ll let you in on a great secret, Albany Public Library’s museum passes! They expanded their program recently and now you and your friends or family can go to all of these fantastic museums, for free! All you need is … Continue reading →

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Troy’s Prospect Park

Posted on April 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Because I don’t have a backyard, I spend a lot of time in local parks. Washington Park is my go to because of its close proximity, but I love checking out other parks for some new scenery. I checked out … Continue reading →

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The Eatery

Posted on April 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Breakfast today was at “The Eatery” at Carol’s Place in Troy. We had never been in before, but the place was packed so we figured they must be doing something right, and their sign said ‘everything homemade’ so we were … Continue reading →

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Man Weekend: Nine Pin Cidery, Albany Distillery, Browns Brewing Co, and Beirut Lebanese Cuisine

Posted on April 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

My man’s friends came to Albany for a visit to see the Hendrix Experience concert at the Palace Theater, it was phenomenal. We had a great time jamming out with Dweezil Zappa, Buddy Guy, and countless other rock gods, and … Continue reading →

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