The SOUPerbowl

There were a lot of bowls this weekend; Puppy Bowls, Super Bowls, and in Saratoga Springs, New York, many bowls of chowder. On the eve of Super Bowl LII, Saratoga hosted the 20th annual Chowderfest, and despite freezing temperatures, thousands filled the streets for one of the biggest Saratoga parties short of New Years Eve.
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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.

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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Pizza My Heart

There is something special about pizza. It comes in many shapes, sizes, and flavors, making it a nearly universally satisfying meal. Living in New York, even Upstate, means that we’ve been blessed in the pizza department. It’s well known that New York pizza is the best pizza in the world, but we’ve been taught that the best slices come from New York City. If you’re reading this from Upstate New York you know that we’re very different from the Big Apple, but one similarity remains– we have great pizza, too.
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