The March 2016 Issue
April 25, 2018
April 25, 2018
The moment of first contact between European explorers and the indigenous American peoples — mistakenly called “Indians” — must have been remarkable: two radically different cultures learning about each other and sizing each other up; it’s an improbable circumstance to contemplate in today’s interconnected global society. On the shores of Onondaga Lake in Liverpool, N.Y., just north of Syracuse, sits a museum designed to commemorate that first contact… Read More »
The scenic vistas of high hills, a sparkling lake and fertile ground boasting agricultural bounty in Skaneateles have been gradually encroached upon by a litter of “McMansions,” must to the chagrin of longtime residents. But a relatively new neighbor, Anyela’s Vineyards, offers both quality wine and stunning vistas from its hilltop perch four miles south of the village of Skaneateles. While the bulk of Central New York’s wineries… Read More »
Hops are on the rebound in New York’s Madison County. As local beer brewers who want to “buy local” drive greater demand, local farmers are returning to this venerable crop. Hops, a perennial herb, are the female flowers of the hop plant, humulus lupulus. Primarily used in beer ale production to provide both aroma and a bitter flavor, hops are usually greenish in color, resemble a small pinecone… Read More »