Growing green habits
Family-friendly Go Green Day to feature recycling, demos, good eats
Go Green Day 2013 will be held Saturday, April 27, at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland. Several area groups worked together to create the educational event and recycling drop off, along with opportunities to donate a variety of items to local causes and organizations.
The Family Chow
An ocean of flavor in Clifton Park
Recently, the Family Chow made it a mission to find a family-friendly, budget-friendly place to indulge in some golden-fried seafood goodness.
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Two great recipes for one busy month
March is a busy month, playing host to both St. Patrick’s Day and Easter this year. The timing leads to a lot of opportunity for time together at the kitchen counters.
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Recovery Sports Grill's got game
When the temperatures drop and daylight dwindles, the Family Chow searches for fun ways to hibernate. We decided to marry our love of sports with our love of food and try the Recovery Sports Grill in Rotterdam.
Outside the box
Unique chocolate treats offer break from Valentine’s Day tradition
While chocolate is often seen as a can’t-fail Valentines gift, the traditional heart-shaped box of sweets might strike some as clichéd. But for those looking to stray from convention will be met with a sweet surprise at Capital District candy shops.
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Pizza makes a heart-y meal
It’s always fun to celebrate the holidays with kids, and Valentine’s Day is one of those occasions that can inspire all kinds of food fun.
The Family Chow
Sake Steakhouse does not disappoint
On a recent, rare midweek day off, the Family Chow went with a recommendation from one of our own – Dad – and headed to Sake Japanese Steakhouse in Latham.
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Sri Siam a little on the sweet side
Tucked in an out-of-the-way suburb in Rensselaer is a small Thai restaurant with a reputation that has quickly grown beyond its modest location.
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A boatload of thanks
By now, Thanksgiving menu planning is in full swing, and there are so many ways that children of all ages can get involved.
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With Halloween just around the corner, I’m pulling out all the recipes and making plans.
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A back-to-school breakfast solution
It’s back to school and back to busy morning schedules.
Dine out without drama
Some parents cringe at the mere mention of dining out with their children, envisioning 90 minutes of crying, taunting and tantrums.
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Chilly treat mixes up science and fun
I have been traveling throughout the community testing my own arm strength and the cooking muscles of the kids who have joined me for a little summer fun.
New regs mean new food at BC
Schools required to offer healthier menus this coming year
Students in the Bethlehem Central School District and those across the country will be seeing some culinary changes in the new school year under new federal food service regulations implemented in July.
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