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How sweet it is

Paula Stadtmiller and Philip Duquette met by chance in 1987. The duo, owners of Premier Pastry on South Avenue in Rochester, both happened to have

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Cooler than cool

One integral ingredient to a sophisticated drink—often overlooked—is premium ice. Not the cracked and cloudy variety. Ralph DiTucci, founder of Cristallino Premium Ice, aims for crystal-clear cubes (or spheres) with no lines,

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The East Avenue Grocery Run

Since 2010, on the first Saturday in November, the annual East Avenue Grocery Run 5K race brings runners, volunteers, and sponsors together to raise money

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Fruit on the vine

Wine aficionados in the (585) who enjoy the many tastes and varieties that the Finger Lakes has to offer may not be familiar with another

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Merrily on highball

The first party my parents threw as a married couple was for my grandparents’ anniversary. It consisted of a large ring of chairs set up

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The fake shopping mall

Are you from Rochester? If so, where?   @MedleyCentre: I’m actually from Rochester, Minnesota. Moved to Rochester, Texas, and then spent a year abroad in

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The Marvel of Migration

by Liz Magnanti The four major migration routes in North America. Image courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The days are getting shorter, the temperatures

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Decorative Bee Skep

by Cathy Monrad Bee skeps are no longer used for bee keeping, but the primitive look of them has not fallen out of favor. This

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Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon

by Ellen Adams Serves 4 INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons precooked bacon bits 1/3 cup vegetable oil1 head cabbage, cored and sliced1 white onion, chopped  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon

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