What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: giving thanks, ballot counting, giving birth, first snow reflection, ruins, running in the cold, frostweed, dim sum, The Hollow, Vermont small plates, making pizza, better beef, French onion soup, Sweet Potato Crunch...


Nicole on giving thanks daily.

The Bee Balm Gal stopped in to witness the absentee ballot count in the Malta supervisor election -- and had a few thoughts about running for office.

Kristi on facing the pain of giving birth.

The first snow prompted some reflection from Chuck.

Jona took a day trip to Woodstock and explored the ruin of an old building.

Jen and Kaitlyn shared how they prepare for running in the cold (and maybe some TMI).

Jackie came across from frostweed in Moreau.

A new batch of Saratoga Snippets from FiS Dan.

Steve shared some photos of items from the dim sum menu at the new Rain on Lark Street.

J+R continued to be impressed by the food at the The Hollow.

It looks like the Fuj had some tasty small plates in Vermont.

Jerry prepped for a pizza making class that he'll be teaching.

Silvia considered where the better beef is at.

Ashley highlighted some of her favorite French onion soup in Saratoga.

And it's an annual tradition: Rob shared his Sweet Potato Crunch recipe. Because Thanksgiving.

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