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Fresh pie from McPherson Orchards!

Fabulous Fall Food

Last night my husband and I stopped at McPherson's. It wouldn’t be fall if we didn’t visit the “Frosts” and pick up apples or pumpkins. Of course, I was wishing it was the weekend so we could purchase one of their yummy pies or fry cakes.
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Posted November 9th, 2011 in Food and Dining, Seasonal Events, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: Thanksgiving, food, local treat, mcpherson orchard

O'Lacy's Irish Pub

Sure & Begorrah!

I love St. Patrick’s Day! Those of you who know me understand why. Let’s see, I’m fair complexioned, have red hair, my maiden name is “Ireland” and I’m learning to play the harp. I guess you’d call me “stereotypical.”
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Posted June 9th, 2011 in Food and Dining, Seasonal Events, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: O'Lacy's Irish Pub, St. Patrick's Day

Country Cottage

Food Glorious Food

My favorite part of Thanksgiving is, what else…. the food. However, I still want to have time to do the other family activities, like watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the dog show. My solution – shop for items my family will love, but I don’t have to make.
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Posted June 9th, 2011 in Food and Dining, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: Country Cottage, DandR Depot, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Kutter's Cheese Factory

And the Gold goes to...

Yancey’s Fancy! In the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, Yancey’s Fancy earned the “Best of Class” gold medal for its pasteurized process Jalapeno Peppadew Cheddar. So all you spice lovers out there, rejoice!
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Posted June 9th, 2011 in Food and Dining, Shopping, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: Kutter's Cheese Factory

Oliver's Candies

Chalets are an uncommon sight in Western New York (being indigenous to Switzerland and all). So when you spot something like a big alpine lodge along the roadside in Batavia, you’ll know you’ve arrived at Oliver’s.
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Posted May 2nd, 2011 in Food and Dining, Staff Picks, You'll Love It!
Posted by: Kelly Rapone // Tagged: Chocolate, Oliver's Candies

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