The Best Winter Hikes in the Finger Lakes

You don’t have to wait until summer to get outside and enjoy your favorite Finger Lakes hiking trails. With four seasons of fun, you can always find something fun to do. Shake off the winter doldrums and venture out on one of these incredible winter hikes.    Bare Hill Unique Area On the eastern side of Canandaigua Lake lies the …

Root Beer Float Sandwich Cookies

Every month we feature one of Faye’s delicious breakfast recipes. Enjoy this month’s Root Beer Float Sandwich Cookies. This is a guest favorite, and this batch comes together fairly easily.  Your biggest challenge will be finding the root beer concentrate! Yield: Approximately 2 dozen sandwich cookies Ingredients Root Beer Cookie: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature 2 cups …

Herb Baked Eggs

  Every month we feature one of Faye’s delicious breakfast recipies. Enjoy this month’s Herb Baked Eggs. Chopped fresh shallots (optional) Fresh chopped herbs (approximately ½-1 teaspoon per ramekin, depending upon strength of herbs)  Some quartered grape tomatoes (one per ramekin) 1 egg (per ramekin) 1 TBL heavy cream per ramekin 1 teas. Shredded parmesan per ramekin Salt and pepper …

Where to Propose in NY’s Finger Lakes

Soulmate -check. Engagement ring -check. Perfect proposal spot-not yet. Whether you’re that outdoorsy couple looking for a stunning sunset engagement spot, a chic couple looking for a picture-perfect proposal, or you’re searching for a unique spot that will blow your partner away, the Finger Lakes has the spot for you.  On a Pier With a perfect shot of the lake …

Mushroom Swiss Quiche in a Potato Crust

Every month we feature one of Fay’e delicious breakfast recipies. Enjoy this month’s Mushroom Swiss Quiche in a Potato Crust.   Ingredients: 1 24-oz package frozen shredded has browns, thawed 1/3 cup melted salted butter 8 oz. white or bella mushrooms, sliced 2 TBL butter 8 oz. swiss cheese, shredded 3 green onions, white and green tops, sliced 1 cup …

Enjoy a Socially Distanced Finger Lakes Getaway

We all deserve a little R&R from time to time and it’s important to take a step back and treat yourself every now and then. Luckily, you can plan a great getaway that is safe, healthy, and fun! Enjoy quaint towns, delicious food, the great outdoors, and more while socially distancing with this Finger Lakes guide.    Hike Around Canandaigua …