Farm Market Saturday
There are a lot of great farmers markets and everyone has their favorites. On a warm sunny July Saturday we visited our favorite farm market in North Tonawanda, NY, in…
Our weekly visits to areas in the Niagara Region
Larkinville
Larkin & Company was the leading manufacturer of soap at the beginning of the 20th century. The companies administration building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright who also designed two…
Black Rock Diamonds
Black Rock is a relatively small section of North Buffalo, NY, but yet for losing the battle with the then small town of Buffalo for the terminus of the Erie…
Return to Canada – Port Colborne
What a joyful feeling to cross the border into Ontario after 2 years of the pandemic! Short lines at Customs, crossing at the Peace Bridge, were a nice surprise as…
Best Butter Tarts in Canada!
We've made 2 trips to 13th Street Winery in the past 6 months. It's a relatively large beautiful winery on 60 acres on the west side of St. Catherines, Ontario.…
Maple Syrup Season
With most businesses closed in this time of social distancing, a drive through the Niagara County country side presented a nice diversion, especially as it gave me the opportunity to…
March 26 – During Social Distancing
As we follow the guidelines, practice Social Distancing, and comply with non-essential travel directives, and having been 2 weeks since our last weekend foray into the Niagara Region, while making…
March 14th, Niagara County
We decided on a low risk tour Saturday with everyone's minds on the invasion of the Coronavirus. Our first stop was the Clarence Center Coffee Company & Cafe, which was…
March 7, 2020 Old First Ward Buffalo
A brief Saturday visit to First Ward Buffalo. 10 days before St. Patrick's day, the celebrations are already started. Green is the predominant color today in the First Ward. Buffalo…