Authorized exploration and photographs from and inebriate asylum in Binghamton, NY

10 x 10 inch print of original digital painting "Hay Rolls" by Sarah Marris-Swann. Printed locally in NYS on Somerset velvet giclée, a 100% cotton, natural white paper.

New York State Blues Festival is proud to announce the line-up for their 26th annual celebration June 28-30, featuring over 20 local and national artists. Headliners for 2018 include Anders Osborne, Paulie Cerra, Larkin Poe, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band and Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers.

NYS CC SS standard 4.6e states that students must research an immigrant group in their local community. Scholastic has provided five examples of students that have had to immigrate to the United States recently, and students are genuinely interested in these personal stories. Attached is a note taking guide for students to complete while they are investigating these individuals, and the activity concludes with a personal reflection. The link is below and on the note sheet. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/

Fine art print of a map of the city of Utica, NY hand-drawn by Sarah Marris-Swann. Printed locally in NYS on Somerset velvet giclée, a 100% cotton, natural white paper.

From urban locations to serene settings, these boardwalks are the perfect place to spend a day outside!

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Fine art print of "Chimney Bluffs State Park," original digital drawing by Sarah Marris-Swann. Printed locally in NYS on Somerset velvet giclée, a 100% cotton, natural white paper.

I'm squeezing 2 posts in today so Sue and I can finish up our apricot celebration. We have shared 12 or so recipes that have apricots as one of the main flavors to celebrate Lillooet's Annual Apricot Tsaqwem Festival. I saved the best for last. Well...maybe not the best...but definitely the most popular. This recipe won first place in the apricot cook off savory category. Everyone seemed to love the super-de-duper spicy kick this BBQ sauce has. I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to heat in my food so I only sampled a little of this on my burger. I love the sweetness of the apricots combined with the heat of the jalapeno and cayenne. I wanted to make a BBQ sauce that was a little out of the ordinary so I came up with this Asian fusion blend of flavors. I guarantee it is different from anything you have had before. Apri-HOT BBQ Sauce Ingredients 2 Tbsp sesame oil 4 cups apricots, pitted and halved 7 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small onion, diced 2 jalapeno peppers, diced (leave seeds in) 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 2 tsp dried chives 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup oyster sauce 6 Tbsp red wine vinegar 4 cups water Directions Add sesame oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add in apricots, garlic, and onion. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients - except for water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Add in the water. Bring back to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool about 30 minutes. Using a blender or food processor, blend, in batches, until smooth. Press through a strainer back into a large pot. Return to medium heat and bring to a boil again. Turn heat to a low simmer and simmer for approx 45 mins to an hour, until thickened. Stir about every 10 minutes or so to ensure it doesn't burn. You can either store in sealed containers in the fridge OR you can process it and can it using regular canning methods/water bath. It makes 12 to 14 - 1/2 cup jars of sauce. It will thicken up in the fridge even more. Perfect for burgers, steak, chicken, fish....you name it. I would describe this as a spicy BBQ sauce with strong hints of apricot and subtle hints of Asian flavors that will have your guests wondering just what the heck the ingredients are. Bring this to your next BBQ party and everyone will think you are a super genius. ** Sue and I hope you have enjoyed all of our apricot recipes over the last 2 weeks. We look forward to next year's Apricot Festival to come up with even more recipes to share with you. Looking for some more great links? Check out Carole's Chatter!

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3x3 inch durable, weather resistant vinyl sticker, with artwork of Bagg's Square West, designed by Sarah Marris-Swann, 2022 Printed locally in NYS

Here are the seven 'best driving roads near me' in New York. Enjoy the sheer natural beauty of the landscape that crisscrosses the state.

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PORT BYRON — After years of planning, a new park has been completed in Port Byron at the site of a portion of the Erie Canal.

3 inch vinyl sticker featuring original artwork by Sarah Marris-Swann of the Cornhill neighborhood in Utica, NY Printed locally in NYS

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The night sky with star trails over the lake in NYS Adirondacks

Utica for All of Us vinyl sticker, original digital artwork by Sarah Marris-Swann. Printed locally in NYS. 10% of all sales will be donated to the campaign to elect Celeste Friend mayor of Utica, NY.

The waterfall and treehouse at the Cayuga Nature Center near Ithaca, New York are both a ton of fun to explore. Here's everything you need to know to visit.

Montreal is a foodie capital; it has many great choices from small local eateries to international chef celebrities. However, there are dishes that define the city’s identity, here are the most famous food in Montreal. These iconic dishes are a must add to your itinerary!

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These breathtaking places within our state will take you out of this world!

Ganondagan State Historic Site near Rochester, New York offers an incredible look into the 17th-century life of the Seneca Tribe at the site of their largest village.

30+ year local's guide to all of the best hot springs in New York state, with a free map to help you plan your trip to these epic spas and baths.

NYC on a Budget | How to Save Money When Visiting NYC NYC is one of the most expensive cities to travel to in the United States. The moment I realized that NYC was truly expensive was when I walked into my local deli/bodega and saw an $8 box of Cheerios. However, with these NYC

Lake Placid is home to famous mountains, and famous cuisine! Even if you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, we promise there's a meal for you here. And dessert, too.

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WYCINANKA WEDDING SCENE fragment by Felicia I created this paper cut for a lady in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia. She wanted it for h...