The fall in upstate New York is magnificent. The skies can be moody, leaves turn beautiful colors, and when the sun shines, it warms your soul.
Here is a look at the fall through my camera lens.
Do you have a favorite season?
Tag: The Finger Lakes Region
That Time of the Year in the FLX
It’s grape harvesting time here in the Finger Lakes and that means several things to this region. Grape pies, grape festivals, and wine making galore. All of which are great for our regions economy. A trip through Naples, New York during last weekends Grape Festival was proof of that. Not a parking spot to be found along State Route 21, or a bare spot to be found on the village’s never ending side-walk. I had to stop counting the number of people I saw carrying baskets of grapes, or the number of signs I saw for homemade grape pies – because there were too many.
On any given day, it’s not uncommon to pass by area wineries where you’ll see limos and busses waiting for their passengers who are inside bellied up to the tasting bars.
We recently took a trip to Fulkerson Winery on the West Side of Seneca Lake. Fulkerson’s has one of the largest wine selections that I’ve seen at any given area winery. And I have to say that the girl who poured our samples at Fulkerson’s was much more personable and attentive than the fellow who waited on us at the other big winery just down the road.
Aside from delicious wines, Fulkerson Winery also sells fresh grape juices, and they are one of the areas few suppliers of home brewing and home wine making supplies. I think their prices are very reasonable and their selection is superior.
If you can’t make it to their winery they offer on-line shopping. Every season I get their annual catalog which gives the specifics of what type of grape juices are available for purchase, and what date they anticipate they will be made available.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention their nice gift shop too. We usually end up dragging my mother in-law out of it – just kidding, sort of…
If you are wondering if I’m promoting Fulkerson Winery because they have paid me to say nice things about them, I’m not. I just like giving you a local’s perspective on the places I think are worth visiting here in the Finger Lakes. * (If you are a winery in the Finger Lakes and you’d like me to write about business – I’d love to hear from you.)
I originally got acquainted with Fulkerson Winery when I made my first batch of homemade wine. And here is how it turned out – go ahead take a peek.
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The FLX Files
In the midst of re-organizing my blog I decided to dedicate a page to one of the most amazing regions of New York State - the Finger Lakes (FLX). Over my last two years of blogging I have portrayed this region in many of my blog posts, and it only seemed right to give those posts a place all of their own. While strolling through the FLX files you’ll likely find photos, mentions, and stories about a specific foods, wines, places, and events here. I welcome you to the place I call home.
Red-White-and Finger Lakes Wine
Weekend finds, but no food post
Homemade pizza from the Finger Lakes
Wine, and more wine…1st stop, Eleven Lakes Winery
Finger Lakes Cork & Fork, an Event to Remember
A Day at Willard Asylum for the Insane
Picking blueberries and my mood
Calling All Foodies from the Finger Lakes and Beyond
2nd Annual Finger Lakes Cork & Fork Partners & Pairings
Another Great Finger Lakes Cork & Fork
Writing (and) Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Holiday Gift Ideas with Pumpkin Cheese Bread
Willard Asylum for the Insane – Updates
Sunday Morning and Doughnut Holes
A historic event, a statue, and photos
Shiitake, Almond, Wild Rice Salad with Balsamic Dressing
In The Finger Lakes – Bully Hill Vineyard
Cream Puffs, You, and The Finger Lakes
THE JOY OF CAKING 