Charlie Johns Store and Speculator Department Store, two treasured Adirondack shopping mainstays at The Four Corners in Speculator, New York, are celebrating 80 and 70 years in business, respectively. A duo of must-stop shops for visitors and locals alike, Charlie Johns and Speculator Department Store are commemorating their milestone anniversaries with a summer full of…
Love Maple? Try These Delicious Maple Glazed Ribs!
The Adirondacks is known for delectable maple syrup, but you should know it’s for more than just pancakes. Maple has found a resurgence in popularity, and people today enjoy maple flavor in all sorts of treats, like coffee, baked goods and frozen confections. But maple syrup has also taken a place at the dinner table…
Maple Syrup Is A Family Tradition at Weaver’s Sugar Bush
When you visit the Adirondacks, especially in the fall, you can’t help but notice all the beautiful deciduous trees that adorn the countryside. Many of those leaf-bearing trees are maples, and that means in the spring, people living in the Speculator area – and all throughout the state – can enjoy the benefit of the…
Irish Soda Bread – The Perfect Accompaniment to Your St. Patrick’s Day Feast
Everyone looks forward to the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes – whether they’re Irish or not! This year, why not serve up a piping hot loaf of Irish soda bread along with the usual fixings? It’s incredibly easy to make, and tastes delicious right out of the oven slathered…
Wild Bird Winter Care 101
Especially during this time of year, we often think of those that are less fortunate than ourselves and we look to assist in ways that we are able to. Perhaps we donate to our local food pantry or volunteer at the local soup kitchen or maybe assist with meal preparation through our church. These are…
5 Ways Charlie Johns Can Help Keep Party Planning Stress-Free
Ah, the holidays! It’s the most wonderful time of the year – except during those times when it isn’t! We all know the holidays are a time of love, peace and joy, and sharing special times with friends and family. But sometimes, it’s also pretty easy to get caught up in all the hustle and…
Conserving Carbs? Here are Some Low Carbohydrate Thanksgiving Ideas.
The ketogenic diet has caught the attention of much of America over the last several months, and for good reason; it works for many people. However, with the holidays quickly approaching, the opportunities for overindulging and becoming derailed from your successes are everywhere. There are endless parties, both with colleagues as well as family and…
“Bake-to-School” with Our Center Aisle: Triple-Layer PB Brownies
Once school starts back up again, chances are the kids will need to bring something in for a bake sale sooner or later! Brownies are always a favorite, so we’re sharing a recipe from Kraft Kitchens for Triple-Layer Peanut Butter Brownies. Not only will you be able to find the ingredients you need at Charlie…
In the Spotlight: Lynn Lane
Lynn Lane is possibly one of the most recognized and friendly faces of Charlie Johns Store. She is married to Jonathan Lane, owner of the store. Lynn grew up in the local area and began working at Charlie Johns in 1997, after graduating from college in Potsdam, NY. She started as a cashier and general…
Summer is Spectacular in Speculator
Second only to autumn, when the brilliant colors of the thousands of gorgeous trees remind us how beautiful it can be to let something go, the summertime is a perfect opportunity to visit the many attractions in and around Speculator, New York. Nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, the village has just a few…