Two Lakes Make for One Great Place Growing up in Chautauqua County, I was fortunate to be surrounded by water. Although we are land-locked, water is never too far away. From my earliest memories I can recall picnics by the lakes, hiking in the gorge, and fishing in ponds. … [Read more...]
Harvest and Craft Beer at the Grape Discovery Center
"Evening of Harvest Wine and Craft Beer" at the Grape Discovery Center in Westfield, NY was a showcase of local splendor. October 3rd was a night filled with excitement. The still relatively young Grape Discovery Center was buzzing with energy. Participants thoughtfully exchanged … [Read more...]
Top Ten U.S. Red Wines on a Budget
Okay, so here’s your situation: You have to attend a dinner party tonight. As a thoughtful gesture, you will bring along a bottle of wine. What to bring? Which, of course, means what to buy? You want a wine that will impress your host but won’t stress your wallet. Are these … [Read more...]
Strawberry Scones
Here's a delicious scone we had at The Irish Tea Room at Niagara on the Lake. This was the perfect wee bite to have while waiting for a theatrical performance. We will have more on both Niagara on the Lake and this delectable Irish treat in the future... Loren … [Read more...]
Malta
This is a beautiful sunset in Malta. Malta is a place of great wonderment. More about Malta to come later this season... Loren Mayshark is the award-winning author of Death: An Exploration and Academic Betrayal. For more, you can visit his website lorenmayshark.com … [Read more...]