A Winter Recap

The past few months have been busy. The weeks fly by and the weekends go by even faster. I suppose that means I’m doing something right. I make it a goal to make the most of my time, and although that sometimes means binge watching Shameless on the couch for hours on end, it can also mean going out for a delicious meal.
Always being on the go means that the blog gets a little neglected (which is a great reason to follow along on Instagram to stay up to date with all of my adventures) but I’m finally taking a few minutes to recap a few of my winter favorites so far.

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Capital Region Spotlight: Schenectady

It feels like I am always writing and posting about some place in Schenectady. This probably is largely due to the fact that there are a lot of great restaurants and cafes in town, and partially due to the fact that I spend a lot of time there in general.

I’ve written about restaurant week, the events, and the beer. But there are plenty of options in Schenectady so here’s a quick breakdown of a few of the top spots.
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Uncovering The Hidden Coffee Gems

It’s no secret that I love coffee. It’s a love story that I began to tell here, but like most love stories, there are many layers. My caffeine addiction spans far and wide across many varieties and blends. I don’t discriminate from Starbucks to Dunkin’ to a $1 McCafe. However, like my eating adventures, I’ve started a journey to seek out the local businesses that I can support with every latte, macchiato, and dark roast I consume.
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172 Minutes Spent Figuring Out What To Eat

There are hundreds of restaurants within decent driving distance from wherever I am at any given time. I mean of course that the options are plentiful, whether I am at work, home, or out and about. Despite my lengthy list of restaurants to visit, and my relatively laid back palate, even I succumb to the age old question of what should we have for dinner.
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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.