PALERMO — The Palermo United Methodist Church will host its chicken and biscuit dinner. This dinner will be available drive through take out only and will be held from 4:30 p.m. until sold out on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the church parking lots. Read More ⇒
MINNEAPOLIS — Sarah Kieffer began her professional baking career at coffee shops in Winona, Minn., and the Twin Cities, a livelihood that eventually led this former English major to blogging, which in turn created a 2016 cookbook, “The Vanilla Bean Baking Book.” Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — A new chicken and bourbon restaurant is set to open in the village soon, bringing with it bold flavors and a fun atmosphere to liven up downtown — even as winter approaches. Read More ⇒
CANTON — The village’s Dairy Queen, 51 Gouverneur St., is set to open next week after the August 2018 arson fire burned out the building, leaving several people unemployed and the property vacant for more than two years. Read More ⇒
SACKETS HARBOR — With the warm sun shining down on them, customers eagerly waited in line to enter the newly reopened Chrissy Beanz Bakery on Sept. 5. The area experienced more foot traffic than usual that day due to village-wide yard sales, but the bakery has seen a steady stream of custome… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Sboro’s Restaurant & Chop House on Coffeen Street, along with restaurants across the country, closed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to open again later on. Unfortunately, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant Wednesday, the doors of Sboro’s will … Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — State officials in the coronavirus task force will closely monitor state COVID-19 numbers and new infections as indoor dining resumes in New York City at the end of the month and children return to school. Read More ⇒
As Americans fill their carts for socially distanced Labor Day barbecues, they may be missing one key ingredient: hot dogs. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Massena Central School officials are considering entering into a program that would provide free meals to all students, but they say now isn’t the right time to make a change. Read More ⇒
PHOENIX — The Phoenix First United Methodist Church will host a drive-through chicken and biscuit dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The church is located at 49 Jefferson St. in the village of Phoenix. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — Open pantry will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at The First Presbyterian Church, 4361 Church St. Mexico. Read More ⇒
In the annals of unfortunately timed cookbooks, the upcoming “Tailgreat: How to Crush It at Tailgating” (Ten Speed Press; $28) ranks up there. Read More ⇒
The early morning fog sits just above the crops at Cross Island Farm on Wellesley Island as Dani Baker paces the rows. It’s 4 a.m., which is when she wakes every day to get started on the farm. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Town officials plan to schedule a public hearing to make an addition to their zoning code. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Walking up to Kaneb Orchards off Highland Road on any given weekend, August through November, the smell of freshly-fried apple cider doughnuts hangs in the air. Read More ⇒
OSWEGO — New York State has suspended liquor licenses at six additional bars and restaurants, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Saturday, including one in Oswego. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Micro-breweries, brew pubs, tap rooms, micro-wineries and micro-distilleries are now permissible in the village’s Central Business District, Central Transition District and Central Auto-Related District under zoning changes approved by village trustees. Read More ⇒
MINNEAPOLIS — Emily Vikre posed with her travel flask and collapsible cup on the shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minn.: “You don’t need perfect bartending tools to make a really good cocktail.” Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Visitors to the East Orvis Street Park are enjoying some new picnic tables thanks to an initiative by a local group of residents. Read More ⇒
Craving bacon at 3 a.m.? Now you don’t have to wait for the store to open in one Upstate New York town. Read More ⇒
The garden gods have been good to me so far this summer, even if the weather has been something of a nightmare for those of us without central air. Read More ⇒
One of the toughest things about having kids during the COVID-19 pandemic is trying to find ways to entertain the kids when places like parks and beaches — God, especially beaches — just look like overcrowded disease factories. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — A federal pilot program that lets New Yorkers on food stamps order groceries online would be made permanent under legislation recently passed in the state Legislature. Read More ⇒
Corn on the cob is probably one of the greatest of great summer foods, but it’s not particularly filling unless you eat the whole dozen yourself. This cheesy corn recipe, conversely, will fuel you up fast. Read More ⇒
Peak summer tomatoes are sweet enough to eat alone or layered into a simple salad, but sometimes they need a little heft to turn into a meal. Enter bruschetta. Read More ⇒
Ready or not, mustard-flavored beer has arrived just in time to pair it with your grilled hot dogs this summer. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Village of Massena officials will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 to take comments on revisions to the village’s zoning code, which would allow micro-breweries, brew pubs, tap rooms, micro-wineries and micro-distilleries in a Central Business District. Read More ⇒
Aluminum cans are becoming harder to come by, sparking concerns for beer and soda drinkers. Read More ⇒
CANTON — Prompted by fair cancellations and inspired by the region’s fair and baking traditions, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York is hosting a No-County-Fair Baking Contest next month. Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — They might have to sell it, but they don’t have to keep the cash. Read More ⇒
A salad without dressing is just a pile of limp, uninspired lettuce. Read More ⇒
SARANAC LAKE — If you like lists, especially ones that don’t itemize hand sanitizers, you’ll be cheered to know that Saranac Lake recently made it on a list celebrating its local food scene. Read More ⇒
Barbecue is not a new topic for Cheryl Alters Jamison. She and her late husband, Bill, wrote their first book on the subject-Smoke & Spice-in the mid-1990s, and it sold more than a million copies. Read More ⇒
Ice cream without toppings is like a salad without dressing, burger without fries, chips without salsa. It just should not be. Read More ⇒
It’s a little after 10 a.m. on a Monday, and I’m playing some board game or another with my boys and trying to put some coffee in my face when the youngest, Ben, decides he wants to go to the playground. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — An annual community event started by Compassion North in 2013 will be back this summer on a limited scale compared to past years. Read More ⇒
MEXICO — A turkey barbecue take-out only dinner will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 while supplies last at the First Presbyterian Church, 4361 Church St., Mexico. Read More ⇒
It has happened again — another blob of spaghetti stuck to the kitchen wall. Same location — in the corner next to the highchair. Same suspect-round face, great smile, chubby legs, chubby cheeks, 18 months old. Read More ⇒
Technically, we aren’t supposed to call them “popsicles.” That’s a registered trademark. But ice pops, creamy pops made with milk or yogurt, and other fruity desserts-on-a-stick are having a moment. You might be seeing them pop up on your Instagram feed, in bright colors, made with orange an… Read More ⇒
Chicken is a family favorite during summer, especially when it’s cooked on the grill. But it can be kind of a pain to prepare because the white and dark parts cook at different temperatures. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — At the request of the nonprofit School Nutrition Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has given school districts emergency feeding waivers through the end of the 2020-21 school year to support various methods that may be needed to distribute food to students. Read More ⇒
Several years ago, my partner and I spent a month in San Antonio, where his family lives. We were both unemployed at the time, so we spent the days driving around the city, exploring and eating all the wonderful food. We consumed a lot of chili. Read More ⇒
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Want to taste history? Jim Beam is bringing back the distillery’s oldest brand nationally and making it the way it was more than 100 years ago. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Officials with Highland Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center have begun a campaign to thank local hospitals, frontline workers and first responders for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including assisting the nursing home’s residents at St. Lawrence Health System’s fac… Read More ⇒
What makes people happier than crackers? What brings more joy? Especially when they are accompanied by a nice piece of cheese? Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Five days of breakfast and lunch meals that have been distributed by the Massena Central School District since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue throughout the summer, but will be expanded to seven days. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The St. Lawrence County Planning Board has given conditioned approval to a site plan for a proposed Water Street brew pub, but had concerns about meeting the parking requirements in the area. Read More ⇒
Last weekend was spent burning a few huge piles of brush to much smaller piles of ash consequently helping clear a field. As the flames licked the wood it gave up its energy and water. I kept thinking about food — and not just s’mores. Cooking is so routine as to be habitual. What we rarely … Read More ⇒
You’ve heard it before. Roast chicken truly is one of the easiest main courses to cook and the most versatile. You can dress it up or down. Read More ⇒
Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you get old enough. Also, if a couple of planned trips get canceled because of the whole pandemic thing and you find yourself with a little extra money under the mattress. Read More ⇒
