Fish Tacos...2 ways!! - 03/31/08 03:05 PM
This recipe can be prepared many ways but here are some changes/caloric reductions that i tried...
8 6-inch flour tortillas Vegetable oil for shallow frying plus 2 tablespoons2 ripe avocados, pit removed and peeled1 clove garlic, finely grated or chopped1/4 cup sour cream (eyeball it)Juice of 3 limes, divided, zest of 21 … (3 comments)
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Hurley Rail Trail...get your leash while I get my sneakers... - 03/30/08 04:09 PM
In an earlier post, I wrote about the rail trail closest to my home in Accord. I would be remiss to not talk about the system that is in Hurley...It is really great!! The town says that it has been a bigger hit than ever imagined. Walkers. bicyclists, skaters - the … (0 comments)
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Saunderskill Farm .. the Schoonmaker family farm - 03/27/08 12:49 PM
What a wonderful piece of local history...
The history of Saunderskill Farms (named for the tributary of the Rondout Creek that flows through it) is as rich as the soil that has supported it for 12 generations. Originally granted to Lieutenant Hendrick J. Schoonmaker by Peter Stuyvesant in 1663 as payment for … (7 comments)
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Getting Fit, Trials and Tribulations... - 03/27/08 09:27 AM
Well, a week in and it is time to vent...
I have really been trying...
walking, journalling and being careful what I eat...
today, the scale says the same thing it said last week...not a pound off... brother, what is it gonna take...
you can imagine my frustration. (I might add, if I looked like … (7 comments)
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Accord, New York...my town - 03/27/08 09:07 AM
An interesting intro to our town...trust me, we might like our libations but I never noticed that it got front billing on the sign!!
An interesting tidbit:
Originally named Port Jackson, it is thought that the name "Accord" resulted from a petition of the townspeople to the Capitol in Albany for a new … (4 comments)
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HITS is back in Saugerties!! (Horse Shows in the Sun) - 03/25/08 08:38 AM
We have a schedule for the upcoming shows of the world class facility that we are so fortunate to have here in the Hudson Valley. If you have never attended, it is a treat!! Try to make one (or more!) this year...horse person or not, it is pretty neat to see … (4 comments)
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Pergolas...Any ideas?? - 03/24/08 07:38 PM
Hello my fellow rainers...I am embarking on a project of making a red cedar pergola with material from my property.
this is not sturdy enough for the look we are seeking...
I have been looking on line to find pictures of more rustic looking pergolas but so far, I have not had … (9 comments)
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Eventing Changes....and Darren Chiacchia injury - 03/24/08 03:16 PM
Here is a letter I received today as a member of the USEA. Some necessary changes are being put into motion, finally...
Let me start by saying, I have a strong interest in seeing these changes, I lost a very dear friend to the cross country course at the Florida Horse Park … (1 comments)
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Easy Chicken and Tomatillo Enchilados ...yummy!! - 03/24/08 11:54 AM
Tomatillo And Chicken Tostadas
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for brushing on the tortillas2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and chopped4 scallions, green and white parts chopped1 store-bought rotisserie chicken (look for it near the deli counter), skin removed and meat shredded1 cup good quality, store-bought tomatillo salsaSalt and pepper8 6-inch … (5 comments)
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Hudson Valley Rail Trail...Happy Easter - 03/23/08 07:51 PM
Happy Easter to all!!
What a nice day we have had. We took a long hike on the local spur of the rail trail here in Accord, although there are still some very snowy spots and some mud, it was lovely...
I am kicking off my new exercise and eating habit routine...Glad … (7 comments)
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A cute joke to make you smile, that's all... - 03/20/08 07:32 PM
I received this cute joke today from an unknown author and thought I would share it. It lightened up my evening and gave me a good laugh, hope it does the same for you!
A 98 year old Mother Superior from Ireland was dying.
The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her … (1 comments)
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A Pink Castle, OH MY... - 03/20/08 06:58 PM
I've heard of White Castle but....
this is a bit overboard for me...how would you like to live next to this??? I think this house is crazy enough but the fact that it is in a development just blows my mind.
These are the 2 houses flanking this private residence, yes it … (15 comments)
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The Mud Sales...The Hospitable Amish...what a great weekend adventure - 03/19/08 06:54 PM
So, as I previously posted, we ventured off to the PA Dutch Country, Lancaster County for some R & R and some new adventures...What a fun experience!!
The mud sales were just that, very muddy as it poured all day long...didn't stop the serious bidders, they were slopping through with their "Muck … (1 comments)
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Easy thrown together soup...gotta love it - 03/19/08 12:14 PM
So, being Irish and all, I like to sleep on the 18th...but, I had to cook some dinner but, I assure you it had to be simple and in the cupboard/freezer so...this is what I came up with and boy was I pleased!!
I started with onions, garlic, celery and carrots in … (6 comments)
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Accord, NY New construction, contemporary home on 15+ Acres - 03/18/08 12:57 PM
This is my first attempt at posting like this...hope it turns out ok. This is my home that is for sale. If you know anyone looking for a new, wonderfully unique home, let me know!! I would be happy to answer questions.
AMENITIES HOT TUB ATTIC ST/CR BASEMENT FULL CONDITION EXCELLENT … (0 comments)
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Easy Corned Beef....it will be ready when you get home from work, yeah - 03/16/08 06:48 PM
So, I had a St. Patrick's Day party last night and was feeling energetic and inspired...I decided to make corned beef 3 ways to see which way my guests and I enjoyed it most...this way won...interesting!!! and simple too
Crockpot Corned Beef With Brown Sugar
An easy crockpot corned beef recipe with vegetables. INGREDIENTS:
1 corned beef … (3 comments)
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CORNED BEEF...What do you mean it's not IRISH ???? - 03/14/08 10:12 PM
Did you know...
The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York … (10 comments)
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Awesome shrimp recipe... - 03/14/08 10:20 AM
Ok, this is so much fun, I thought I would post a second recipe...enjoy...
Shrimp and Shells with Pancetta and Peas
"Shrimp and pasta seashells? This one is as cute as it is tasty and simple. Peas and bacon or pancetta have been a favorite of mine since I was little. Adding protein … (13 comments)
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My first recipe post...hope you like it!! Salmon Tartare (Nothing Raw in it!!) - 03/14/08 10:04 AM
BRADLEY'S SALMON TARTARE
4 OZ SMOKED SALMON
1 ½ TSP FRESH DILL
1 TSP CAPERS
1 TB RED ONION
1 TSP OLIVE OIL
BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
2 HARD BOILED EGGS
FINELY CHOP AND COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS
SERVE WITH CRACKERS...PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE SMOKED SALMON LOVE THIS!! IT IS AWESOME AS A QUICK SNACK BEFORE A … (5 comments)
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St. Patrick's Day Humour...Enjoy some nice and sometimes funny sayings... - 03/13/08 09:01 PM
*** Here's to a long life and a merry oneA quick death and an easy oneA pretty girl and an honest oneA cold beer and another one!
***May the lilt of lush laughter lighten ever road,May the midst of Irish magic shorten every road.May you taste the sweetest pleasuresthat fortune ever bestowed,And … (8 comments)
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OK, I have a "DUH" question...maybe like "beating a dead horse" but...I can't find the answer... - 03/12/08 08:31 PM
When you have posted a blog and people are commenting, please tell me how points are scored??? There does not seem to be any rhythm or reason to this based on the short history I have had here in the Rain...
I certainly don't want it to sound like I am chasing … (14 comments)
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Elliot Spitzer Resigns...WOW...another political scandal uncovered - 03/12/08 03:19 PM
"I look at my time as governor with a sense of what might have been," Spitzer said.
Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace Wednesday after getting caught in a call-girl scandal that shattered his corruption-fighting, straight-arrow image, saying: "I cannot allow my private failings to disrupt the people's work."
Spitzer made the announcement … (3 comments)
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Yellow Lab or French Bulldog....HELP!! - 03/12/08 02:29 PM
Well, we have begun a search for a new dog to add to our family
...problem is, we love them all...
***Yellow Lab with a boxy head and build has been a dog I have wanted for yrs, they are so easy going...having Jack Russells and Australian Shepards, this would be a nice … (55 comments)
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Flooding...anyone having trouble travelling besides me???? - 03/11/08 09:39 AM
Well, I went away for the weekend only to come home and find "I couldn't get there from here"...After travelling through New Paltz in an attempt to go over Mohonk...this is what we found...INCREDIBLE
I have lived here most of my life and have never seen this road so flooded...it looked like … (5 comments)
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GRAPES and RAISINS oh my, who knew...PLEASE beware... - 03/10/08 09:19 AM
If you have a dog... PLEASE read this and send it on. If you don't have a dog, please pass along to friends who do.
Written by: Laurinda Morris,
DVM Danville Veterinary Clinic Danville, Ohio T
his week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. … (7 comments)
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I'm outta here...Heading off for some culture...kids will love it! Mud Sales in Lancaster County, PA - 03/06/08 08:59 PM
OK, well here we go...off to explore some unchartered territory on my part...need a weekend away and this looks like fun...Ever heard of the famous Mud Sales in the Amish Country???
This is the one we will be going to this weekend...
BEILER'S BED AND BREAKFAST SUITES AND EFFICIENCIES3153 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. … (6 comments)
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Happy B Day to Me!...This is a birth announcement I recently received, so cool - 03/05/08 07:00 PM
OK, this is long but it is sssooooo worth it...hope you stay long enough to read, you will laugh
So , ummm, I had my zero-ith surprise birthday on Valentine's Day and, like, OMG! how humiliating-- only mom and dad showed up! (Next year I am in charge of promotion). Here's how it … (3 comments)
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Accord and Kerhonkson NY February Real Estate Market Report - 03/04/08 07:04 PM
Here is my first attempt at doing some reporting on this great town I live in. Here are some local stats...
Research was obtained through the Ulster County MLS and was limited to the period of 2/1/08 to 2/29/2008...
Active Listings 91 Asking prices between $65,000 and $995,000 w/Avg price of 356,593
Pending Listings 6 Asking … (3 comments)
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