Unique to the Finger Lakes, Grape Pies were created in the 1950s and credited to long time Naples, NY resident Irene Bouchard. Best made with grapes freshly picked in the late summer and early fall, the rich purple color and texture reminds me a bit of blueberry pie, only better. Once you bite into a slice of this deliciously juicy, sweet but tart pie you are sure to crave a whole pie! …
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Well, it’s that time of year again when people set lofty goals for the coming year - the dreaded list of New Year’s Resolutions! Here in the Finger Lakes Region you can easily set achievable goals and actually have fun along the way. No need to feel overwhelmed, just make a commitment and enjoy your own personal journey to making 2024 a great year…
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Each year on the second Sunday in May, we carve out a special day to acknowledge and appreciate all the special moms - birth moms, step moms, and mom figures in our lives.The carefree Finger Lakes lifestyle offers the perfect setting to treat mom to a relaxing time, where she can truly be Queen for a Day! …
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The PGA Championship returns to RochesterMay 15-21, 2023 at Oak Hill Country Club. While the Championship is the main event, there is so much else to see and do while you are in town, you must not miss the opportunity to experience the Finger Lakes…
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March is Women’s History Month, 31 days dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact women have made in history and present day. Historically, Ontario County has nurtured strong, influential women. Jikonsaseh, the powerful Haudensaunee woman known as the “Mother of Nations” was a key player…
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In the Finger Lakes, you have the luxury of choice. From wide-open spaces and changing seasons, to local boutiques and a mega-mall, to water activities to arts and cultural experiences, you will find everything in Ontario County to personalize your road trip and make it the best vacation ever. But despite all this, one classic summer staple remains the road trip. …
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Show your father or father-figure how much you love and appreciate him FLX style this Father’s Day! Whether he is a foodie, angler, or golf hot shot, you are sure to find some ways to make him feel extra special here in the Finger Lakes…
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Ontario County and the Finger Lakes Region are full of impressive landmarks that to speak to the history of the region dating back to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) who settled in towns and lived off the bounty of the land. Later, those who were drawn here brought their passion for horticulture, equal…
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Join us in Celebrating 52 Years of Earth Day FLX Style- April 22, 2022 Sustainability is deeply integrated into our way of life here in the beautiful and bountiful Finger Lakes region. Full of majestic scenery and endless open-air experiences, Ontario County is an outdoor playground that abounds…
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March 29, 2022 is the day set aside to applaud “mom-and-pop” businesses, small, family-owned businesses that anchor our communities, generate jobs, create a sense of place, and are vital to the economy. Many of these mom-and-pop businesses really rose to the unprecedented challenges that were…
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