This is an article titled “Back to Nature” that was printed in the Syracuse New Times publication 7/23/2008
-Going green has been a hot trend over the past few years and in conjunction with this revelation, the flower of all things organic has blossomed as well. Niles Gourmet Country Market & Bistro Cucina Rustica, 4588 Grange Hall Road, Niles, provides its customers with the taste and experience of organic cooking within a scenic country setting.
The bistro provides all natural and organic specialty foods from free range local meats to the vegetables directly taken from the garden of the three-acre piece of land surrounding the log cabin location. All meals are handmade from scratch and recipes are “made up as I go along,” says Sandie Becker, who owns and runs Niles Gourmet with her husband Eric. Sandie Becker prides herself on using foods that contain no pesticides, hormones or additives.
Originally from Ithaca—where organic is all the rage, Becker notes—the pair has always been very familiar with natural products and has been cooking organically for 20 years. In addition to the restaurant, there is an organic grocery store attached with local and international products available for purchase.
“I only stock organic products and will explain the health benefits of them to teach people how to eat right,” Becker continues. The store is stocked with produce from countries across the Atlantic such as Italy and France. Tasty options include organic chocolates, olive oil, Italian tomatoes, sauces, breads, and a variety of cheeses.(more…)
Here’s the trailer for the new Oliver Stone movie, “W,” based on the life of President George W. Bush. Josh Brolin plays Bush, Elizabeth Banks plays his wife Laura, and Richard Dreyfuss plays Vice President Dick Cheney. Best of all, Rob Corddry plays former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer. The movie is slated for release on October 17.
From the Zoo to You is a traveling educational program from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, and it’s scheduled to visit the Skaneateles Library on Tuesday July 29, 2008 from 2-3 PM. Each program includes live animals and some are touchable. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. Limited registration. Call 685-5135.
Following is a video that posted on the Post Standard website (syracuse.com) showing the Zoo To You people visiting a pediatric patient at University Hospital in 2006. The article is here.
This is an excerpt of an Eagle Newspapers article posted at CNYLink.com
–Blood inventory is at a less than three-day supply level, according to the American Red Cross. Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay urged eligible people to donate blood to help save lives.
“The summer months are typically difficult for the Red Cross as donations tend to dip. However, the need still remains critical and strong,” said Barclay.
Certain blood types are at lower levels than others. Below are some of the locations where people can donate blood throughout the next month.
In Skaneateles:
Wednesday, July 30, Skaneateles Community Center, 97 State St., Skaneateles, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You haven’t missed First Friday have you? If you have then you’ve missed the best that Skaneateles has to offer in the Arts, entertainment and fine dining. Make it a point and join us every First Friday of each month from 6PM to 9PM. For information visit us at Our Website Here or call Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce at 685-0552 … Art Lives!!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008 2:44 am - Cary Briel0 Comments | 84 views
By: The Citizen staff report / Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:41 AM EDT
SKANEATELES - Between the lake, the vibrant downtown, and the busy streetside businesses, pedestrians are drawn to Skaneateles streets during the summer. To encourage a safer walking environment, the Skaneateles Police Department is trying a tactic to make motorists more aware of the laws stating they have to yield to walkers in marked pedestrian crossings. As part of the ongoing effort, the department has plainclothes officers using the crosswalks while marked patrols observe and pull over any violators. Officers first did the enforcement effort on Tuesday and issued 12 tickets, primarily for the crosswalk violations. Skaneateles Police Chief Lloyd Perkins initiated the effort in response to resident complaints and several near misses. This detail is similar to an enforcement effort the Chicago Police Department uses. In addition to the enforcement details, regular patrol units will watch for any violations in crosswalks. Article is here.
Hello all, this is Chris Briel. I recently noticed that our blog’s Business Directory page was not working, and I’m not sure how long it was like that. I have been busy with a new project over the last month or so and usually only work on SkaneatelesTalk 1 time a week. Please if anyone notices something that isn’t working properly, don’t hesitate to shoot me an e-mail. It won’t be looked at as annoying, exactly the opposite
Thanks and the Business Directory is currently working.
Come join in the fun: good music, good food, and good feeling. The Beach, The Blues & BBQ event is a wonderful summer event held right here on Skaneateles Lake. Honorary Chairs for the event are Bill & Donna Davis, Al Colella returns as Master Bartender Extraordinaire & the Presenting Sponsor of The Samaritan Center’s Summer Fundraising event is CNY Healing Arts Center (Owned by Robert Kiltz, MD)
Details:
August 3rd, 5PM - 7PM
At Skaneateles Country Club
$45 per person, adults only
* This is not a Country Club members-only event, all are welcome. Wine Tasting: Participating wineries: Heron Hill, Lamoreaux Landing, Gincarelli Brothers Winery, Hosmer Winery, Anyela’s Vineyards, Long Point Winery
Dinosaur barbecue and Anheuser-Busch beverages ( soft drinks, water too)
Entertainment by Joe Whiting and Loren Barrigar
Silent Auction with 100 interesting items
Live Auction with Larry Palmieri
Dessert from Byrne Dairy
**All for the benefit of the Samaritan Center and its two meal programs, daily late afternoon meal and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday breakfast meals served to hungry and homeless men, women and children without preconditions. For more information visit the Samaritan Center Website.
“Lavender has been described as mystical, magical, spiritual, therapeutic, seductive and intoxicating. No other plant elicits such a wide range of visions or emotions.”
Featuring Lavender Culinary Delights from award winning restaurant Mirbeau Giverny, Lavender Garden Tour around beautiful French impressionist gardens by lavender growing expert Karen Wheeler, Wellness lavender expert tips from Young Living Lavender Farm, Speaker on Herbal Aromatherapy, Lavender Infused Products for Women with featured favorites by Jeannie Ralston, author of Unlikely Lavender Queen and creator of Hill Country Lavender.
20% coupon for Mirbeau spa service will be presented and $5.00 credit toward book purchase of The Unlikely Lavender Queen by Jeannie Ralston (great summer read by Good Morning America and Laura’s List) presented by Creekside Books and Coffee.
Seating Limited. Call Mirbeau Spa to reserve your ticket now, (315) 685-1927, www.mirbeau.com, 851 W. Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY
Below is an article originally published in the Marcellus Observer, I obtained it from the writer Ann Ferro as it can not be found on the web anywhere. Here is the original article for your reading pleasure…
- When we were kids we celebrated the Fourth of July in the back yard of my grandmother’s bungalow in Carmel.It was a simple affair, casually done around a a pile of stones that served as a fireplace and an old 1935 Ford that died after a trip down from my Aunt Lucy’s who lived in Cocksakie.The black Ford sat there, gathering moss, mold and a hefty collection of spider webs and their ominous architects.My mother had set rows of potted geraniums as guards along each running boards in order to dissuade her curious children from trying to enter the derelict vehicle. How can I say this?OK…You would never find a picture of this yard in any country magazine.I am not saying that back yard was less than chic, but it had a certain Appalachian joie de vivre and we loved it.My mother was less enthusiastic.
We would toast marshmallows, drink home made root beer and watch my father put on a fireworks display with background “music” provided by my mother who was sure that someone was going to lose a body part.Each year we heard stories of someone we knew or someone that she had read about in the Daily News who was disfigured by fireworks, and, if they were lucky, facing life with only one of something that ordinarily came in pairs.I don’t think anyone ever mentioned Thomas Jefferson, although they should have.
This year, after years of not doing too much and thinking about what the anniversary of our country’s Independence means, we will find something more appropriate to do.Given things as they are, this is the year to celebrate some of the good things that we have…like each other, friends and family, a stable internet connection, enough gas to get out to camp and back, etc. (more…)
-Going green has been a hot trend over the past few years and in conjunction with this revelation, the flower of all things organic has blossomed as well. Niles Gourmet Country Market & Bistro Cucina Rustica, 4588 Grange Hall Road, Niles, provides its customers with the taste and experience of organic cooking within a scenic country setting.
