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Enjoy Nature Protect Wildlife

We love the great outdoors. We enjoy seeing all the wildlife in our yard. Here are some tips to help promote our natural environment.

A great place to cross country ski: Seven Oaks Golf course.

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Added by Joanne on February 7, 2010 at 1:11pm — No Comments

First 10K Race This Year

A challenging Beer and Chili run in Newport. The hill. The night before dinner. The day of pre-run snack. Thoughts during the race. Here is the link. Continue

Added by Joanne on February 6, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Restaurant Review: Sumo Japanese Hibachi Sushi

Sumo’s serving Japanese Cuisine. Sit table side, at a Hibachi grill, or snuggle up to the Sushi bar. The atmosphere is fun and exciting. The food fresh and bursting with flavors of traditional Japanese spices.

We enjoyed quite the feast at this entertaining establishment.

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Added by Joanne on February 5, 2010 at 5:47pm — No Comments

The Chronicle of the Omelette

“For the appetizing use of leftovers there is nothing to equal it. For economy in extending small luxuries to their utmost it has no peer. Question soft nutrition and balanced diet are answered by the infinite variety of fillings which may be enfolded within its warm embrace. Serve omelettes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. No dish so lends itself to the inventiveness of the cook – and with less risk.”

A beautiful paragraph copied from “The Omelette Book” by Narcissa Chamberla

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Added by Joanne on February 5, 2010 at 8:51am — No Comments

Three Berry Muffins

If you don’t like the seeds that come with a lot of berries, simply substitute all blueberries for a healthier, whole wheat blueberry muffin. I used tangy raspberries, plump blackberries, and sweet wild blueberries for my three berry muffin. Here is the recipe and link:

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Added by Joanne on February 4, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Another Email Phishing Scam: African Development Bank: Mr. Donald Mathew

By Rob Thrasher As most of you are already aware, there is this thing called email phishing. Think of the word as fishing, like they're trolling for suckers. Don't be that sucker! This one looks SO REAL because they produced an entire website for their bogus bank. Here's a few things you might notice. You never played any lottery in Africa! If you did you might be a bigger sucker than anybody even knows. Stick with American lotteries, or give your money to the Red Cross, etc. The email never me… Continue

Added by CyberVillage Rob on February 3, 2010 at 5:56pm — No Comments

Power Deregulation in New York

Lessons from Enron An article from as far back as 2001 in the Wall Street Journal written by some folks at the Manhattan Institute nailed it, in my opinion. Enron was a first round deregulation company, and rather than spelling the end of deregulation, it instead, taught us a lot about power deregulation, and maybe most of all, what not to do, and for God sake stay focused on your core. Enron was a power/paper/plastic/wind turbine/fiber optic/dotcom/commodity trader/Rainbow vacuum cleaner compa… Continue

Added by CyberVillage Rob on February 3, 2010 at 10:13am — No Comments

Hunter Mountain: Day 3

It hurts. It's achy. Why do people do this? This is our 2nd attempt at snowboarding. Eats and happenings in Hunter, NY and dinner in Windham. link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/02/02/hunter-mountain-day-3/

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Added by Joanne on February 2, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Hunter Mountain Day 2

Another day on the hill. We had our first Snow Boarding Lesson. good? bad? we have lesson 2 tomorrow and will let you know. See what happened during our first full day in this glorious winter resort. here is the link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/02/01/hunter-mountain-day-2/ hunter mountain

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Added by Joanne on February 1, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Hamlin Takes 3rd Bronze of World Cup Season; Finishes 4th in Year-End Point Standings

By PAT MALIN Almost flawless. That’s how Erin Hamlin described her two runs in Cesana, Italy, on Sunday as she pulled off a near-perfect week. Hamlin, the 23-year-old from Remsen, closed out a highly-successful World Cup season with her third bronze medal for USA Luge. Now she’s rolling on to the Olympics. “I relaxed today and just let the sled go,” Hamlin said in a USA Luge press release. “The runs today were solid. I made no major mistakes, just a little skid at the top of the first run. We h… Continue

Added by Pat Malin on February 1, 2010 at 5:01pm — No Comments

A Visit to Hunter Mountain: Day 1

Hunter Mountain. The prestine resort area for avid skiers and snowboarders. In the next couple of days, Ted and I are going to learn how to snow board. Comical? Yes, I'm sure it will be. Don't forget food review. See our arrival here...before the fun starts. Here is the link: http://www.kaatskillmtnclub.com/Page6.aspx?Link=Liftside Village Condos&PageID=39

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Added by Joanne on January 31, 2010 at 8:51pm — No Comments

A Taste of Utica Hot Sauce for Chicken Wings

Another great recipe from our local team. Hot Sauce for Homemade Wings. A recipe add on by Apple Crumbles for healthier Oven Baked Crispy Wings using this terrific hot sauce. Nothing left out: The wings. The Sauce, and the cheesy dip ...that's if you forgot to buy the blue cheese like I didn. Here is the link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/01/31/cnyeats-a-taste-of-utica-hot-sauce-for-chick… Continue

Added by Joanne on January 31, 2010 at 11:06am — No Comments

Baked Apple Butter Custard with a Granola Crust

Enjoy the smooth texture and rich taste of apple butter and spice on your tongue. Best served with whip cream but if you want to keep it light, eat it without any trimming. Delicious! We used Kellogg's Low Fat Granola and Eggland's Best Eggs. Learn why. Here is the link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/01/30/baked-apple-butter-custard-with-granola-crust/

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Added by Joanne on January 30, 2010 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Chocolate with Francois: Pets de Nonne

Ok. Stop laughing. If you know what that means, you're laughing. There is something smile inducing about these chocolate treats. Read all about it at this link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/01/30/chocolate-with-francois-pets-de-nonne/ The site of Apple Crumbles: Pets de Nonne… Continue

Added by Joanne on January 30, 2010 at 8:51am — No Comments

Generals top rival Hawks

By JASON POWLES HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - The HCCC Generals beat the MVCC Hawks 69-60 in a battle of rivals on Wednesday night. MV started the game on a 12-3 run but then the Generals countered with their own 14-2 run and would take a six point lead into halftime. Full Story & Video Continue

Added by CNY News on January 29, 2010 at 9:12pm — No Comments

MVCC students hold raffle to benefit Red Cross and victims in Haiti

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Students at Mohawk Valley Community College have stepped up in the Haiti relief effort. The Student Congress came up with a plan to raffle off items and raise money for the Red Cross. More than $3,000 was donated on Friday, and the Red Cross said a dollar here and a dollar there really adds up. Local businesses stepped up and gave items for the raffle, and students donated money as well. Full Story &am… Continue

Added by CNY News on January 29, 2010 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Email Scams & Urban Legends Debunked: Medal of Honor Recipient, Ed Freeman

The following email is gripping and a great story, but like so many, it is altered and inaccurate. Ed Freeman was a wonderful war hero and the part about his heroic efforts is true, but he died in August of 2008 and this email was altered so that it looks like he died on a different date. Here's the email I got... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You're a 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Valley. November 11, 1965. LZ X-… Continue

Added by CyberVillage Rob on January 29, 2010 at 6:08pm — 2 Comments

Email Myths, Urban Legends, Lies & Scams Debunked: Little Boy Sees Angels

Did you get the email about the little boy who was trapped under the automatic garage door and almost crushed to death. He later told his parents that he had seen birdies, interpreted as angels. It is a great story, but is it true? My immediately question is could this be somebody with an axe to grind against the automatic garage door industry? Maybe a new competitor that has child safer doors? This has to be the first question you ask yourself. So how about little baby Brian who nearly died und… Continue

Added by CyberVillage Rob on January 29, 2010 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Food Safety and Health Facts

Nestle changes its flour. New York City gets a pat on the back for reducing its salt. A LARA BAR Giveaway. Here is the link: http://www.applecrumbles.com/2010/01/29/food-safety-and-health-facts/ Have you joined the CNY Foodies group yet? Come on! Hop on board. Continue

Added by Joanne on January 29, 2010 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Chris Destito: an Admired Icon In Rome, Griffiss, the Mohawk Valley

By PAT MALIN Wherever one turns -- from the city of Rome and throughout the Mohawk Valley, one will find cherished memories of Chris Destito. Destito, 54, a prominent Rome businessman, died at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital Center in Utica on Jan. 21 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of New York Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito (D-116, Rome). Admirers and friends waited in long lines outside the Barry Funeral Home in Rome last Saturday and Sunday to pay their respects. B… Continue

Added by Pat Malin on January 28, 2010 at 9:09pm — No Comments