For those who crave a corned beef and cabbage dinner. This simple one pot recipe lets the food do the talking. Best of all; you can have plenty of left-overs and clean-up is easy.
Corned Beef Dinner
Ingredients:
- Corned Beef, flat cut brisket, rinsed
- Red Potatoes, skin on or off if desired
- Cabbage Heads, cored & quartered
- Carrots, pealed & cut
Method:
1) Place brisket with fat side up in large stock pot with water, add spice packet to water if supplied with meat.
2) Bring water to a boil, immediately turn down to a slow boil/simmer. When water is simmering, corned beef will cook for 3 hours.
3) With 45 minutes cooking time remaining, add cabbage & carrots to stock pot.
4) With 30 minutes cooking time remaining, add potatoes, larger potatoes must be cut and quartered for quicker cooking time.
5) Remove food items from the brine, place in separate bowls.
6) Corned beef should be allowed to cool a bit and always carve meat against the grain.
28 September 2018
25 September 2018
Autumn Garden Party and Capital Campaign at Albany Rural Cemetery
On October 14th an Autumn Garden Party will be held which will begin the campaign to restore the former residence of the Superintendent of Albany Rural Cemetery. The house was built in 1899 by noted architect Marcus T. Reynolds.
For more information on this event please contact the cemetery office at 518.463.7017 or visit their web site at AlbanyRuralCemetery.org.
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| Marcus T. Reynolds House Photo courtesy Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery |
For more information on this event please contact the cemetery office at 518.463.7017 or visit their web site at AlbanyRuralCemetery.org.
22 September 2018
Upcoming Oktoberfest
Here is a local Oktoberfest that escaped my list from earlier in the week. This information comes to us from yesterday's Rensselaer County Advertiser newspaper. I have been to this Oktoberfest in the past and their home-made potato pancakes were awesome!
Oktoberfest Brings Bavaria to Nassau
Nassau's Village Beautification Committee presents a traditional Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, September 30th, at the Village Commons Park on John Street, just off US Route 20. The event runs from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and features traditional German foods, beverages, and entertainment.
Inspired by European harvest festivals, the Oktoberfest menu will include a variety of tasty treats including an array of locally-made German sausages, vegan bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, and made to order potato pancakes. All foods are available for take-out.
Musical entertainment will feature Nassau's own Bavarian Barons, a traditional German brass band founded in the village over 50 years ago. With a lively program of polkas, waltzes, and marches, the group has a long history of entertaining the public throughout New York and New England.
Admission is free and will take place under tents rains or shine. Guests may bring their own lawn chairs if they wish. For additional information, go to www.Nassau12123.com or call 518.766.2291.
Oktoberfest Brings Bavaria to Nassau
Nassau's Village Beautification Committee presents a traditional Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, September 30th, at the Village Commons Park on John Street, just off US Route 20. The event runs from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and features traditional German foods, beverages, and entertainment.
Inspired by European harvest festivals, the Oktoberfest menu will include a variety of tasty treats including an array of locally-made German sausages, vegan bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, and made to order potato pancakes. All foods are available for take-out.
Musical entertainment will feature Nassau's own Bavarian Barons, a traditional German brass band founded in the village over 50 years ago. With a lively program of polkas, waltzes, and marches, the group has a long history of entertaining the public throughout New York and New England.
Admission is free and will take place under tents rains or shine. Guests may bring their own lawn chairs if they wish. For additional information, go to www.Nassau12123.com or call 518.766.2291.
21 September 2018
Dutch Heritage Festival
Coming up in early October attendees of the Dutch Heritage Festival on October 5-7, 2018 in Rhinebeck, NY will able to enjoy Dutch culture. On Friday, October 5th a three-course dinner at the Beekman Arms Tavern will be available. The Bard College musicians will play classical Dutch music. Also, former New York high court judge, Al Rosenblatt, will present a talk about Dutch heritage in the Hudson Valley. Dinner cost is $50.
Contact the church office at 845.876.3727 or email at rhinebeckreformed@frontiernet.net to make dinner reservations.
Festivities continue of Saturday with the Apple Fest at the Old Dutch Reformed Church of Rhinebeck located across from the Beekman Arms Tavern. A Dutch inspired lunch, storytelling, classical Dutch music, and a tour of the Old Dutch Reformed Church and cemetery of Rhinebeck will be available.
On Sunday, enjoy a Dutch and English service at the Old Dutch Reformed church. Coffee, snacks, and a tour of the church and its grounds will be available.
Contact the church office at 845.876.3727 or email at rhinebeckreformed@frontiernet.net to make dinner reservations.
Festivities continue of Saturday with the Apple Fest at the Old Dutch Reformed Church of Rhinebeck located across from the Beekman Arms Tavern. A Dutch inspired lunch, storytelling, classical Dutch music, and a tour of the Old Dutch Reformed Church and cemetery of Rhinebeck will be available.
On Sunday, enjoy a Dutch and English service at the Old Dutch Reformed church. Coffee, snacks, and a tour of the church and its grounds will be available.
Foodie Friday : German Potato Salad
Below is the recipe for my locally famous German Potato Salad. OK, perhaps it is only famous in my mind but everyone who has tasted it over the last twenty years, loves it. Give it a try.
German Potato Salad
Ingredients:
▪ 10 lbs red potatoes
▪ 6 large onions
chopped
▪ 2 lbs bacon cut
into small pieces
▪ sugar to taste
▪ vinegar to taste
Method:
1) Boil potatoes till
cooked
2) Let potatoes cool,
then peel, & cut into bite sized pieces
3) Cut cold bacon
into small pieces then cook bacon
4) Drain & keep
bacon grease
5) Cook onions in a
little bacon grease
6) Add potatoes,
onions, & bacon in crock pot
7) Add sugar &
vinegar to taste to bacon grease
8) Pour grease
mixture in with potatoes, onions, & bacon
9) Mix well
10) Crock pot set to
low temp
19 September 2018
2020 NYS Family History Conference
Although this conference is a long way off, not until September 10-12, 2020, I thought I would mention that the 2020 NYS Family History Conference will be held in Albany. The venue will be the Hilton Hotel located in downtown Albany at 40 Lodge Street.
This year the conference was recently held in Tarrytown and earlier conferences were held in Syracuse. This event is held every two years and is hosted by the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society. Speakers and the program itself are a long way off. But stay tuned and check back for updates. This event will be fun and best of all it will be in our hometown.
This year the conference was recently held in Tarrytown and earlier conferences were held in Syracuse. This event is held every two years and is hosted by the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society. Speakers and the program itself are a long way off. But stay tuned and check back for updates. This event will be fun and best of all it will be in our hometown.
18 September 2018
Oktoberfest in New York
Ah, Fall is here now! My favorite time of the year. One of my daughter's birthdays is in October. A change in the weather; cooler days and nights. And during the Fall comes Oktoberfest. One of my favorite festivals which includes Bier, Dirndls, Lederhosen, Ompah music, German music, and did I mention Bier?
Surprisingly Oktoberfest in Munich begins in September and not in October. The fest begins this Saturday actually and ends on 07 October. Approximately six million attendees will pass through the gates.
King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. Citizens of Munich were invited to attend the celebration which was held in a field which became known as Theresienwiese or "Theresa's Meadow" in honor of the Princess. The following year it was decided to resume the festivities which have become an annual event.
For those who enjoy the above mentioned features of Oktoberfest; below is a short list of Oktoberfest celebrations in New York. Check at least one of them out!
Surprisingly Oktoberfest in Munich begins in September and not in October. The fest begins this Saturday actually and ends on 07 October. Approximately six million attendees will pass through the gates.
King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. Citizens of Munich were invited to attend the celebration which was held in a field which became known as Theresienwiese or "Theresa's Meadow" in honor of the Princess. The following year it was decided to resume the festivities which have become an annual event.
For those who enjoy the above mentioned features of Oktoberfest; below is a short list of Oktoberfest celebrations in New York. Check at least one of them out!
Pier 15, NYC
Friday, 21 September – Sunday, 14 October 2018
430 Winter Clove Road, Round Top, NY
Saturday, 22 September 2018
Hunter Mountain, NY
Every weekend, 22 September through 14 October 2018
144 State Street,
Albany, NY
Saturday, 22 September 2018 at 6 pm
Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY
Saturday, 22 September & Sunday, 23 September 2018
Maalwyck Park, Scotia, NY
Saturday, 29 September 2018
Broadway, North Albany
Saturday, 29 September 2018
Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Friday 05 October – Sunday 07 October 2018
Bridge Street, Amsterdam, NY
Saturday, 06 October 2018
32 Cherry Street, Albany, NY
Sunday, 14 October 2018
Halloween Tours at the NYS Capitol
Capitol Hauntings October 2018
With the Fall upon us now the annual Capitol Hauntings Halloween Tours at the New York State Capitol will be beginning soon. These tours highlight ghost stories and reported ghostly sightings connected to the New York State Capitol. Learn about the watchman who died in the 1911 Capitol fire and about the demon carving in stone artwork.
All tours are FREE.
Weekend tours begin at at the Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop located in the North Concourse of the Empire State Plaza.
With the Fall upon us now the annual Capitol Hauntings Halloween Tours at the New York State Capitol will be beginning soon. These tours highlight ghost stories and reported ghostly sightings connected to the New York State Capitol. Learn about the watchman who died in the 1911 Capitol fire and about the demon carving in stone artwork.
All tours are FREE.
Weekday tours begin at the Tour Desk in the State Street lobby of the Capitol.
Weekend tours begin at at the Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop located in the North Concourse of the Empire State Plaza.
Click here for online Capitol Hauntings Tour registration.
16 September 2018
Sand Lake Oral History Project
The following article comes to us via this week's Rensselaer County Advertiser newspaper.
Sand Lake Oral History Project: Our Stories Matter
"Stories are a lens through which we can better understand ourselves, stories speak to and through our humanity." What is Sand Lake's story? What makes this place unique? What is it about this place that we care about and what do we want to preserve?
You are invited to tell your Sand Lake story. Did you work at Faith Mills? Did you teach Sand Lake's children? What was Sand Lake like 50 years ago? Do you have stories from generations past in town?
Starting in October we will be recording Sand Lake stories starting October 11th and then the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 in the Historian's office. Talk to your friends and family about your recollections and bring a story. Keep Sand Lake history alive by sharing your past for our future.
Call Bob Moore, Town Historian, to reserve your spot.
518-674-2026, ext. 120
Sand Lake Oral History Project: Our Stories Matter
"Stories are a lens through which we can better understand ourselves, stories speak to and through our humanity." What is Sand Lake's story? What makes this place unique? What is it about this place that we care about and what do we want to preserve?
You are invited to tell your Sand Lake story. Did you work at Faith Mills? Did you teach Sand Lake's children? What was Sand Lake like 50 years ago? Do you have stories from generations past in town?
Starting in October we will be recording Sand Lake stories starting October 11th and then the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 in the Historian's office. Talk to your friends and family about your recollections and bring a story. Keep Sand Lake history alive by sharing your past for our future.
Call Bob Moore, Town Historian, to reserve your spot.
518-674-2026, ext. 120
14 September 2018
Foodie Friday : Wurstsalat
For a limited time, blogs on old family recipes and those of my own food creations will post every Friday. The recipes are mainly German and Irish.
Hey, we all need to eat. So, eat good and eat often, I always say. We will begin this series with an easy one.
Hey, we all need to eat. So, eat good and eat often, I always say. We will begin this series with an easy one.
Wurstsalat
Knockwurst 1 lb pealed, evenly sliced, &
quartered
Dill
Pickles 2 diced
Onions 1 diced
Olive
Oil 2 tbs
Red
Wine Vinegar ¼ cup (2 oz)
Dijon
Mustard 1 tbs
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Parsley topped with fresh
chopped
Method
1.
Prepare
knockwurst, Dill pickles, & onions.
Combine & set aside.
2.
Combine
& stir olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, &
nutmeg.
12 September 2018
Benefit for the Restoration of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault
An interesting email was sent to me today regarding a benefit for the restoration of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault located behind the former Mangia's restaurant in Slingerlands.
The Garden Bistro 24 in Slingerlands will donate 15% of all food and beverage to the Slingerland Family Burial Vault restoration efforts, the following two Tuesdays, September 18, and 25. Please consider bringing family and friends and enjoy a meal at a great local restaurant. Starting at 3pm any dine in or take out qualifies. A special $24 Three-Course Meal has been planned for this (see below), but you may also order from the main menu.
Restoration of Slingerland Family Burial Vault
In the fall of 2017, Town Historian Susan Leath gathered a small committee to facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault, and to raise money to make the restoration possible. The Friends include:
Frank Slingerland (Bethlehem Town resident and Slingerlanddescendant), Bob Mullens (Slingerland descendant), Joan Roy (Slingerland descendant), Sue Virgilio (Slingerland descendant), Susan Leath, (Bethlehem Town Historian), Kathleen Bragle (neighbor), Georgia Fishburn (neighbor), Ana Webb (neighbor)
The Garden Bistro 24 in Slingerlands will donate 15% of all food and beverage to the Slingerland Family Burial Vault restoration efforts, the following two Tuesdays, September 18, and 25. Please consider bringing family and friends and enjoy a meal at a great local restaurant. Starting at 3pm any dine in or take out qualifies. A special $24 Three-Course Meal has been planned for this (see below), but you may also order from the main menu.
Restoration of Slingerland Family Burial Vault
- Who are the Friends of the Slingerland Family Vault?
In the fall of 2017, Town Historian Susan Leath gathered a small committee to facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault, and to raise money to make the restoration possible. The Friends include:
Frank Slingerland (Bethlehem Town resident and Slingerlanddescendant), Bob Mullens (Slingerland descendant), Joan Roy (Slingerland descendant), Sue Virgilio (Slingerland descendant), Susan Leath, (Bethlehem Town Historian), Kathleen Bragle (neighbor), Georgia Fishburn (neighbor), Ana Webb (neighbor)
- Our Project
The Slingerland Family Burial Vault, the sacred resting place of the family for which the village of Slingerlands is named, is located in the Historic District of Slingerlands, NY. Vandalism to the front face and interior of the vault occurred prior to 1980. As a way to protect the vault, the Town of Bethlehem was deeded the property in 1991 by descendants of the Slingerland family, along with a right of way to access it. After many years of neglect and unsuccessful restoration attempts, we now have some hope. Our new Town administration is actively involved and committed to restore the vault, as are all the Friends.
Please see their website at www.SlingerlandVault.org
Restoration of Slingerland Family Burial Vault Benefit
$24 Three Course Menu
15% of Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Slingerland Family Burial Vault
Course 1
Seasonal Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Toasted Almonds and Citrus Crème Fraiche
Seasonal Salad: Mixed Greens, Maple Pecans, Roasted Squash, Blueberries, Goat Cheese, Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
Course 2
The Slingerland Vault Restoration Burger: Smoked Gouda, Crispy Onions, Fresh Arugula, Russian Aioli
P.E.I. Mussels: Shredded Brussel Sprouts, House Cured Bacon, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Fresh Parsley
Autumn Pasta: Fresh Pasta with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables in a Sage, Chardonnay & Butter Sauce, topped with Fresh Herbs and Toasted Walnuts
Course 3
Warm Apple Crisp: Locally Sourced Apples, House Made Granola Crumble with Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream
Chocolate Mousse: Rich and Airy Semi-Sweet Chocolate with Fresh Whipped Cream, Berries, and Toasted Walnuts
06 September 2018
Greenbush Historical Society Presentation
Greenbush Historical Society Presents: Kelly Grimaldi, Author
On Sunday, 14 October 2018, 2 pm, at the East Greenbush Community Library the Greenbush Historical Society will host a presentation by Kelly Grimaldi, St. Agnes Cemetery, Historian.
Kelly will present "Walk Through History." Her program will feature and highlight early cemeteries including St. Agnes and Albany Rural Cemeteries.
For more information on the Greenbush Historical Society, please see their web page at : http://www.greenbushhistoricalsociety.org/
The East Greenbush Community Library is located at
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, NY 12061
518.477.7476
On Sunday, 14 October 2018, 2 pm, at the East Greenbush Community Library the Greenbush Historical Society will host a presentation by Kelly Grimaldi, St. Agnes Cemetery, Historian.
Kelly will present "Walk Through History." Her program will feature and highlight early cemeteries including St. Agnes and Albany Rural Cemeteries.
For more information on the Greenbush Historical Society, please see their web page at : http://www.greenbushhistoricalsociety.org/
The East Greenbush Community Library is located at
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, NY 12061
518.477.7476
Autumn Tours at Albany Rural Cemetery
Albany Rural Cemetery is hosting eight upcoming tours each with its own theme. Dates and details are below:
September 15
As part of this year's Hudson River Valley Ramble weekend, Albany Rural Cemetery will be holding a walking tour to graves reflecting the area's Dutch heritage, including some of the Cemetery's oldest and most historic points of interests such as the Dutch Reformed lot with headstones dating back to the early 18th century. There will be refreshments and more in the Chapel as well.
There will also be a limited number of free Hudson River Valley Ramble t-shirts available at the event on a first-come basis.
Tickets are $10 each.
Registration and tickets are available exclusively through Eventbrite.
DUTCH HERITAGE WALKING TOUR TICKETS
Please note that this is a walking tour that will involve hills and unpaved paths. Dress accordingly and wear appropriate shoes. Bug spray is recommended. In the event of rain, there will a presentation in the Cemetery Chapel.
Please use the Main Gate. Tour will begin at the Chapel at 10:00 a.m.
September 22
Join the Audubon Society of the Capital District and the Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery for an autumn morning bird walk. The spring bird walk was a popular event for bird enthusiasts with about thirty species birds - from brown creepers to red tail hawks - observed.
$10 per person. Register by calling or emailing the Cemetery office. Tour will begin at the Chapel.
518-463-7017
albanyruralcemetery@biznycap.rr.com
September 29
The Cemetery will again welcome the Albany Death Cafe to the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.. This popular event is a chance for people to get together and discuss all aspects of death and dying in a comfortable setting with tea and baked goods.
The event is free and open to all. Please bring your own mug.
For more information: check Death Cafe Albany on Facebook
October 5
The annual wreath-laying will take place at the grave of Chester Allen Arthur. The annual ceremony, which honors the 21st President on his birthday, will take place at 11:00 a.m.. It is free and no advance registration is needed.
October 13
A joint ceremony with the 125th Regimental Association will be held to dedicate a new military headstone for the grave of Civil War veteran Private Philip Troy. The dedication will begin at 11 a.m. in Section 112. Additional details to be announced.
October 14
A special garden party will celebrate architect Marcus T. Reynolds and his contributions to the historic landscape of A.R.C. and begin the capital campaign to restore the former superintendent’s residence, now called the 1899 Reynolds House.
October 20
Birthplace of the Iron Industry Tour in partnership with the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway. A walk along the Wynantskill to the site of two of the most important iron production sites prior to the Civil War, followed by a visit to the graves of industrialists Henry Burden, Erastus Corning, and John Flack Winslow at Albany Rural Cemetery.
Please contact Hudson Mohawk Gateway for details and tickets.
518-274-5267
info@hudsonmohawkgateway.org
October 27
A "Haunted History" Walking Tour just in time for Halloween - watch for details!
September 15
As part of this year's Hudson River Valley Ramble weekend, Albany Rural Cemetery will be holding a walking tour to graves reflecting the area's Dutch heritage, including some of the Cemetery's oldest and most historic points of interests such as the Dutch Reformed lot with headstones dating back to the early 18th century. There will be refreshments and more in the Chapel as well.
There will also be a limited number of free Hudson River Valley Ramble t-shirts available at the event on a first-come basis.
Tickets are $10 each.
Registration and tickets are available exclusively through Eventbrite.
Please note that this is a walking tour that will involve hills and unpaved paths. Dress accordingly and wear appropriate shoes. Bug spray is recommended. In the event of rain, there will a presentation in the Cemetery Chapel.
Please use the Main Gate. Tour will begin at the Chapel at 10:00 a.m.
September 22
Join the Audubon Society of the Capital District and the Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery for an autumn morning bird walk. The spring bird walk was a popular event for bird enthusiasts with about thirty species birds - from brown creepers to red tail hawks - observed.
$10 per person. Register by calling or emailing the Cemetery office. Tour will begin at the Chapel.
518-463-7017
albanyruralcemetery@biznycap.rr.com
September 29
The Cemetery will again welcome the Albany Death Cafe to the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.. This popular event is a chance for people to get together and discuss all aspects of death and dying in a comfortable setting with tea and baked goods.
The event is free and open to all. Please bring your own mug.
For more information: check Death Cafe Albany on Facebook
October 5
The annual wreath-laying will take place at the grave of Chester Allen Arthur. The annual ceremony, which honors the 21st President on his birthday, will take place at 11:00 a.m.. It is free and no advance registration is needed.
October 13
A joint ceremony with the 125th Regimental Association will be held to dedicate a new military headstone for the grave of Civil War veteran Private Philip Troy. The dedication will begin at 11 a.m. in Section 112. Additional details to be announced.
October 14
A special garden party will celebrate architect Marcus T. Reynolds and his contributions to the historic landscape of A.R.C. and begin the capital campaign to restore the former superintendent’s residence, now called the 1899 Reynolds House.
October 20
Birthplace of the Iron Industry Tour in partnership with the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway. A walk along the Wynantskill to the site of two of the most important iron production sites prior to the Civil War, followed by a visit to the graves of industrialists Henry Burden, Erastus Corning, and John Flack Winslow at Albany Rural Cemetery.
Please contact Hudson Mohawk Gateway for details and tickets.
518-274-5267
info@hudsonmohawkgateway.org
October 27
A "Haunted History" Walking Tour just in time for Halloween - watch for details!
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