Finger Lakes Blog http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog Brought to you by FingerLakes.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Discover Spring in the Finger Lakes! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/05/discover-spring-in-the-the-finger-lakes/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/05/discover-spring-in-the-the-finger-lakes/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 17:34:02 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=871 There is magnificence around every corner.  From the bursting blossoms, blue skies, plunging falls, sparkling lakes, incredible wines and tasty fare–you won’t be disappointed…

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Photo: Taughannock Falls by G. Knight

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Good Life Farm’s Asparaganza is a time to celebrate with your friends and loved ones, and enjoy the special taste of Spring on the farm. Stay for lunch or dinner, dance, learn, play and enjoy the orchards, visit with the draft horses, and take in the incredible view of Cayuga Lake.

Enjoy regional fare from local favorites–Cayuga Creamery, Crooked Carrot–Ithaca’s first Community Supported Kitchen (CSK), The Piggery, and Red Newt Bistro, as well beverages from Ithaca Beer, Red Newt Winery, and Finger Lakes cider from Bellwether Hard Cider, Eve’s Cidery, and Redbyrd Orchard Cider.                                      

ASPARAGANZA

Do like the locals do–Play!  Learn!  Dance!

12:30- 2:00 PM
Allemande Farm Worksongers (group music event!)

2:30- 4:30 PM
Music from Steve Selin and friends, Double E mushroom log workshop, Wolftree’s playing with wool and scything demo, sack races

5:00-7:00 PM
Live music from Toivo, Double E mushroom log workshop, Wolftree’s playing with wool and scything demo, relay races

The event is FREE and open to the public,
though food, drink and workshop costs are sold separately–cash or check only.

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/04/get-a-taste-of-spring-in-the-finger-lakes-at-asparaganza/feed/ 0 Finger Lakes Wine Trail Spring Festivities! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/04/finger-lakes-wine-trail-spring-festivities/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/04/finger-lakes-wine-trail-spring-festivities/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:45:49 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=846 Wine and herbs or wine and cheese?  Decisions, decisions!   Whether you are looking to build your vegetable and herb gardens, can’t resist a wine and cheese pairing, or are just looking for an excuse to hit the wine trail and enjoy spring in the Finger Lakes, there are plenty of Finger Lakes festivities to spruce up your gardens and please your palates!

APRIL 26-28, 2013
21st Annual Wine & Herb Festival
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Build your garden this spring at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail’s 21st Annual Wine & Herb Festival!  Receive a souvenir wine glass, potted herb or veggie plant from Schaefer Gardens, a plant carrier, and recipe cards from each participating winery.  Enjoy herb prepared cuisine, sip fine wines, and gather recipes as you make your way along the trail.  Complete Wine Trail packages are available that include accommodation, transportation and event tickets.

APRIL 26-28, 2013
Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend
Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Visit any of over 30 participating wineries around beautiful Seneca Lake during this incredibly popular event for a taste of a variety of wine and cheese pairings.  Visit Seneca Lake Wine Trail for event details and ticket information.

MAY 3-5, 2013
21st Annual Wine & Herb Festival
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Another opportunity to build your garden this spring at Part II of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail’s 21st Annual Wine & Herb Festival!  Receive a souvenir wine glass, potted herb or veggie plant from Schaefer Gardens, a plant carrier, and recipe cards from each participating winery.  Enjoy herb prepared cuisine, sip fine wines, and gather recipes as you make your way along the trail.  Complete Wine Trail packages are available that include accommodation, transportation and event tickets.

MAY 4-5, 2013
Keuka in Bloom
Keuka Lake Wine Trail

Experience beautiful Keuka Lake at the height of springtime!  Sample wonderful wines and enjoy herb-inspired foods at each participating winery and also receive one flower and one herb, each in a 4” pot ready to plant.  Tour all eight wineries on the trail and return home with fabulous wines, great recipes and 16 herb and flower plants just in time for Spring gardening!

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Choose your trail, and mark your calendars to get a taste of spring in the Finger Lakes!


Photo:  G. Knight

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/04/finger-lakes-wine-trail-spring-festivities/feed/ 0 Feeling Blue? Find your fix in the Finger Lakes!! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/feeling-blue-find-your-fix-in-the-finger-lakes/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/feeling-blue-find-your-fix-in-the-finger-lakes/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:17:26 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=839 Despite the chill in the air, spring is here, and summer is not far off!  Get your fill of the Finger Lakes this summer with a taste of locally-grown goodness, sparkling lakes, beautiful gorges, and impressive regional wines, spirits, and craft brews.

Now is the time to book your getaway!   Blueberries

Hope to find you in the Finger Lakes!

Photo: G. Knight

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/feeling-blue-find-your-fix-in-the-finger-lakes/feed/ 0 Cruise the Tropics in the Finger Lakes! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/cruise-the-tropics-in-the-finger-lakes/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/cruise-the-tropics-in-the-finger-lakes/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:34:32 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=835 If you’ve got spring fever and are looking to add some sunshine to the wintry weekend ahead, look no further than the Finger Lakes!  This weekend, Seneca Lake Wine Trail is hosting its annual Cruisin’ the Tropics Weekend (March 22-24, Friday 1-5PM, Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM), a wine and food pairing meant to bring some fun and warmth to the last stretch of winter.

Dig out your summer shirts, sunglasses, favorite beach hat and sandals, then “cruise” the trail around beautiful Seneca Lake, visiting any of over 30 participating wineries, as you sample tropic-themed dishes paired with tasty local wines.

Visit Seneca Lake Wine Trail for details and ticket information.

Happy cruising!

 

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]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/lakeside-living-in-the-finger-lakes/feed/ 0 “Say Cheeeese!” in the Finger Lakes! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/say-cheeeese-in-the-finger-lakes/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/say-cheeeese-in-the-finger-lakes/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:22:53 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=826 If you like good wine, tasty cheese, and beautiful scenery, head to the Finger Lakes March 9-10 from 10 AM-5 PM for the “Say Cheeeeese!” event on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.  Enjoy local artisan cheeses paired with fine Finger Lakes wines as you make your way along beautiful Cayuga Lake.

Receive a wine glass, wine charm, and recipe cards from each of the participating wineries on the trail, and enter your favorite photo from the weekend into the “Say Cheeeese” Photo Contest for a chance to win a specialty gift basket from local Finger Lakes Creameries and Wineries.

Visit Cayuga Lake Wine Trail for event details and ticket information.

Hope to see you there!

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/03/say-cheeeese-in-the-finger-lakes/feed/ 0 Start Planning your Finger Lakes Vacation! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/start-planning-your-finger-lakes-vacation/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/start-planning-your-finger-lakes-vacation/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:28:16 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=820 It’s never too early to start planning your spring getaway, your summer escape, your fall foliage tour, or your winter wonderland plans.  When you start daydreaming this winter, think Finger Lakes!

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Photo, Ithaca Falls: G. Knight

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/start-planning-your-finger-lakes-vacation/feed/ 0 Wine & Chocolate on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail! http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/wine-chocolate-on-the-seneca-lake-wine-trail/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/wine-chocolate-on-the-seneca-lake-wine-trail/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:29:25 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=815 Don’t miss one of the sweetest events on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail this weekend!

FEBRUARY 8-10, 2013
Chocolate & Wine Weekend
Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Sample creatively paired wines and chocolates or foods prepared with chocolate at any of over 30 participating wineries, as you make your way around beautiful Seneca Lake.  Visit Seneca Lake Wine Trail for event details and ticket information.

]]> http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/02/wine-chocolate-on-the-seneca-lake-wine-trail/feed/ 0 Hungry for a New Food & Brew Scene? http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/01/hungry-for-a-new-food-brew-scene/ http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/2013/01/hungry-for-a-new-food-brew-scene/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:16:30 +0000 Genna http://www.fingerlakes.com/blog/?p=812 There’s a new brewery in town–well, fancy new brewery serving up new and improved versions of the local craft brew you know and love!  Check out Ithaca Beer Company‘s impressive new Brewery &  Taproom.  Sample some of the latest beers on tap and pair them with a tasty meal from the new taproom menu (serving Wednesday through Sunday 12-9PM), featuring foods made from locally-sourced ingredients, local wineries, and regional distilleries.  Oh, and there’s a bocce court, fire pit, and plenty of outdoor seating for those spring-like January afternoons!  Don’t wait for the crowds to show up this spring.  Cheers!

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