Weekend Recap – May 2 & 3, 2020

Naturally Green

Todd Lighthouse of Lighthouse Gardens has been one of the key leaders in certified organic transplants and vegetables at the Brighton Farmers Market, and sits on the Board of Directors. Danger of frost in the next week continues to be a concern, and adult sawflies have already been spotted on roses.

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For The Love Of Food

Three fabulous guests for this episode include Chris Wiedemer of Cook’s World, Betty Burley of East Hill Creamery in Perry, and Vicki Finnefrock of Stuart’s Spices in Rochester. All three businesses are open for curb side pickup, and shipping. Support local businesses during this shutdown, it will make a difference for them.

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Discover The Finger Lakes

John Adamski has been writing about wildlife for years in Life in the Finger Lakes magazine, complemented by his gorgeous photos. The second interview of the hour is with Julie Izzo Niedzwick of Stokoe Farms in Scottsville. They are taking orders for apple cider donuts that customers can pick up on Mother’s Day, with some of the proceeds going to Camp Good Days & Special Times. In the last segment Amy Linehan of Reed Homestead in Livonia describes her historic B&B and expanded online store.

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The Grapevine

Hour 1

After 10 years of doing the show “Cooking at Home” on local cable stations around New York State, Dan has returned to the restaurant scene as the Executive Chef at The Park Inn in Hammondsport. Herb Raymor founded Raymor Estate Cellars in 2011 and has expanded beyond wine and hard cider, adding Fusion which is a combination of the two. He has also recently started producing beer which will be available in the near future.

To stream the first hour of the wine show, head over to this post.

Hour 2

Christopher Bates has just launched a Secret Tasting Case that can be purchased through FLX Provisions in Geneva, either picked up or shipped. The 6 oz bottles only have a number on them, which can be looked up on their website before or after you taste them. Customers can order 6, 12, or 24 bottles. While originally intended for people studying to be sommeliers, the general public has shown a lot of interest in this blind tasting idea. The wines include some from the Finger Lakes, but represent the key wine regions of the world. Good luck – blind tastings are humbling experiences, don’t take it too seriously unless you are dreaming of becoming a Master Sommelier like Christopher.

To stream the first hour of the wine show, head over to this post.

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Michael Warren Thomas