It’s that time of year again – time for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, which often includes get-togethers and visits with friends and family you may not have seen in a while. Many times, we wonder if we should bring a small gift with us on these visits. Of course, gifts are…
Author: Charlie Johns
You’ll Be the Apple of Their Eye with This Surprising Pie
With autumn well underway here in the Adirondacks, there is no doubt you have already been inundated with all the flavors of the season, such as apple and pumpkin spice. You may even have an abundance of apples from your own trees, but aren’t sure what you can do with them. Of course you can…
Pack a Healthy Lunch This Fall with the Help of Charlie Johns
With back to school arriving shortly, you’ll want to make sure your kids have a healthy, delicious lunch to tide them over throughout the day – one that’s packed with nutrition, but not empty calories. According to the Cooking Light website, the best way to assure lunchtime satisfaction for your kids is to combine a…
Fall is Apple Season – Make Some Adirondack Apple Jelly!
One of the tastiest offerings of the fall is the delicious variety of apples that abound during this season. From Macintosh to Honey Crisp, there are so many different types of apples readily available in New York State. While they’re a tasty treat in and of themselves, there are countless recipes that call for apples,…
Get Your Kids off to a Healthy Start with Nutritious Lunches From Charlie Johns
According to the American Heart Association, in America today about one in three children and teenagers is either overweight or obese – a figure that has tripled since 1963. This rise in weight problems has led to numerous new concerns for kids, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a rise in Type 2 diabetes.…
In the Adirondacks, Our Lake Monster is a Champ!
Nestled between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont is Lake Champlain, a large lake that runs 120 miles north to south and features nearly 600 miles of beautiful shoreline. Lake Champlain is a natural, freshwater lake named for the French explorer, Samuel de Champlain. Known for its serenity and…
Baltimore Orioles Brighten Up the Adirondacks
If you’ve ever seen the bright flash of a Baltimore Oriole as it flits its way around the forest edge, then you know there isn’t anything quite as lovely as the stark contrast of this brilliant orange bird against the deep green deciduous tree line. The song of the Baltimore Oriole is as lovely as…
Try Something New with Your Zucchini This Summer
August is the time to enjoy the bounty of the gardens we planted back in the spring, and if one crop is the most bountiful, it always seems to be the zucchini! You can make so many things with zucchini, from baked goods like breads and cookies to more savory fare, like soups and pickles.…
Finishing Up Your Adirondack Getaway? Leave Without a Trace!
The beauty of the Speculator area and the Adirondack Mountains is an attraction that brings in folks from all over the country and beyond. From the blue waterways to the green hills to the chance to see all kinds of flora and fauna, there is nature here in abundance — but visitors should take special…
Creating an Adirondack Home For The Eastern Bluebird
Songs have been written about them. Fairytale princess inevitably have them follow them wherever they go. Recognized as the symbol of hearth, home and happiness, the bluebird is one of North America’s most beloved species of birds. Sadly, this songbird has suffered a decline in population in the Adirondacks and all throughout the country for…