Our Furry (or rather - Fleecy) Friends
Genesee County is fortunate to have so many farmers who believe that raising Alpaca’s can be fun and profitable.
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Alex's Place with Head Chef Hassan Silmi
Nothing beats the praise of a satisfied customer, Silmi said.
One customer, Silmi said, in particular stands out -- a woman who comes into Alex's at least once a week, and sometimes up to three times a week, and orders filet Mignon cooked rare.
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Posted April 11th, 2012 in Gotta Try It!, Staff Picks
Posted by: Guest Blogger - Howard Owens // Tagged: BBQ, alex's place, alex's, ribs
Glass Blowing at Oatka School of Glass
Standing in front of a flaming furnace of more than 2,000 degrees, Justin McKenney calmly spoke as he dipped a piece of glass inside before rolling and manipulating it into a swan.
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Posted April 11th, 2012 in Arts & Entertainment, Don't Miss It!, Staff Picks
Posted by: Elissa Leuer // Tagged: glass blowing, glass, oatka school of glass
Posted December 16th, 2011 in Gotta Try It!, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: alpaca, natural fiber
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
Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant, one of city's hidden birding treasures
It's a place teeming with wildlife, a bit of a birder's paradise. It's 400 acres of accessible open space where local residents can walk their dogs, go for a jog or just enjoy a stroll along well-maintained paths.
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Posted September 21st, 2011 in Gotta Try It!, Outdoor Adventures, Staff Picks
Posted by: Guest Blogger - Howard Owens // Tagged: birding, birds, outdoor
Genesee County Park & Forest – One of Our Best Kept Secrets!
The Genesee County Park & Forest, known just the “County Park” by locals, is often overlooked because of its location in the more rural Southern part of our county. However, if you enjoy getting outdoors then the County Park is the perfect spot to engage in a variety of activities, especially as the weather turns colder!
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Posted September 20th, 2011 in Outdoor Adventures, Staff Picks
Posted by: Elissa Leuer // Tagged: Genesee County Park, park, forest, outdoor, secrets
Spooks and activities abound in GeneseeCountythis time of year. Fall offers all kinds of fun for friends and families. My sisters and I like to visit the many farmer’s markets in search of apple cider, pumpkins and mums.
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Posted September 13th, 2011 in Don't Miss It!, Seasonal Events, Staff Picks
Posted by: Dawn Ireland-Monsees // Tagged: Downtown Batavia, Fall, Wine
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
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