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A Quick & Easy Recap of Blogmas So Far

We’re more than halfway to Christmas and blogmas is in full swing. Have you been keeping up? Here’s a quick recap of all the posts so far.
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Day 1: Current Coffee Roasters bringing real coffee for real causes to the Capital Region.
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Day 2: New Albany restaurant The Cuckoo’s Nest serves up the best southern comfort downtown.
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Day 3: There’s a never ending supply of good eats in Troy, New York.
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Day 4: Upstate is great, but there’s a lot to see (and eat) out east in Boston.
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Day 5: Winter restaurant week was in full swing, and I went fishin’ for the best deals.
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Day 6: Chocolate frosting is a gift to this earth, and sweet treats with sprinkles on top are pretty good too.
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Day 7: Pizza.img_4086
Day 8: The calories are worth it when the doughnut tastes this good.
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Day 9: Ice cold, but heart warming, ice cream is always a good idea.
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Day 10: Name a better time to indulge on a whole bunch of chili than a snowy Saturday in Schenectady.
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Day 11: Noodles come in all shapes and sizes. Every one of them delicious.
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Day 12: Mex-i-can I have more?
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Day 13: If you ever find yourself a little hungry, Albany has got it all.
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Happy Blogmas everyone! Make sure you’re following along on Instagram.

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An Ice Cream Love Story

For every bad day or every hot summer afternoon, with magical comforting powers and the ability to make a good day even better, ice cream in every form is a good idea. On this snowy December day lets take a moment to bask in the memories of days spent in the hot sun, with a nice soft serve ice cream cone, sprinkles dripping slowly off the edge. Just because the weather has cooled off doesn’t mean that we can’t indulge in this creamy treat. Here’s a look at some of the best places to experience the magic of ice cream in the Capital Region.
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Under The Sea For Saratoga Restaurant Week

Eating out is not economical. I realize this each and every time I check my bank statement. Yet this expensive hobby of mine is one I will not kick. That being said, I do try to experience restaurants in the cheapest way possible, getting little tastes here and there at food festivals and events like Chowderfest and Wing Walk.  On December 1st Saratoga Restaurant Week started, so I took this opportunity to take a bite out of Fish at 30 Lake.
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Capital Region Spotlight: Enjoy Troy

On the East side of the Hudson River sits a city full of life, history, and food. I can’t deny that I once had pre-conceived notions about the City of Troy, often hearing that it was run down and unsafe. Those assumptions were wrong. Because I know I am not alone with the pre-conceived notions, and because I have since learned of all the awesome places Troy has to offer, I decided to highlight some of the best places to visit in Troy.

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A New Albany Restaurant Worth The Visit

When I was a little kid I wanted to open my own restaurant, it would be called “Just Chicken”. Why? Because who doesn’t like chicken! Of course now I realize there are many people who don’t like it, but if you do, I highly, seriously, completely, and 100% absolutely, recommend getting a fried chicken sandwich at the new Albany restaurant The Cuckoo’s Nest.

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Wing Walkin’ 101

Food crawls are serious business. It takes a little bit of spontaneity, ambition, and strength to complete one from start to finish. I learned this first hand during the 6th Annual Wing Walk in Schenectady this October. Although I’ve done food crawls before like Chowderfest in Saratoga, I wasn’t sure what to expect this time around, except for the obvious fact that I would be consuming a substantial number of chicken wings.

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Wing Walkin' 101

Food crawls are serious business. It takes a little bit of spontaneity, ambition, and strength to complete one from start to finish. I learned this first hand during the 6th Annual Wing Walk in Schenectady this October. Although I’ve done food crawls before like Chowderfest in Saratoga, I wasn’t sure what to expect this time around, except for the obvious fact that I would be consuming a substantial number of chicken wings.

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