Syracuse New York

Traditional Valencian Horchata vs. Mexican Horchata : What’s the Difference?

Horchata is a traditional sweet beverage that originates from Valencia, Spain, that had crossed the ocean and became a beloved classic in Mexico and in Mexican restaurants throughout the United States. However, the original horchata from Spain has a completely different flavor profile than horchata in North America, which is what I grew up with.…
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The Best Ice Cream Stands in Central New York

Inspired by Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports with his pizza reviews, we stuck to the rules. “One bite, everyone knows the rules.”
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Hiking Deer Run Trail at Green Lakes State Park in Syracuse, New York

The Deer Run Trail is located just west of the entrance to Green Lakes State Park, off of Route 290 (Green Lakes Road) in Fayetteville, New York. According to All Trails, this trail is 2.7 miles but my dad and I explored different paths and turned it into 4 miles! My dad had found this…
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Where to Watch the Sunrise in Upstate New York

I feel like good sunrise spots are hard to come by in Upstate New York. At least, there aren’t many popular sunrise locations. This means we have to take matters into our own hands to find them ourselves! For me, discovering a new place to catch the sunrise makes the location even more personal, since…
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