Peeps vs. Garden Supplies

Forget the groundhog. You know spring is just around the corner when Wegmans put out the Easter candy. Caramel eggs, jelly beans, and Peeps, I love them all.
But, I must be strong. Finally, after my weight plateaued like forever, with a whole lot of work, I’m losing again. To combat those powerful urges last year, I brought garden supplies and was doubly rewarded. So this week when the Easter candy popped up, I headed to Wegmans’ seasonal aisle.
Whew! Thank heaven the seeds had arrived, too. I found a most amazing item. A Smart Pot. It’s a ten gallon fabric growing container. Better yet, it’s made it the US.
I can hardly wait to fill my Smart Pot with dirt and seeds. It’s going right by the back door, so I can pick fresh onions for omelets or soup anytime.
Who needs sweet treats when you can have garden supplies?

We'll miss you, Basket Factory

My guy and I decided to have a special lunch at the Basket Factory, one of our favorite places, today. Charlie discovered this gem of a restaurant years ago and we quickly made it our destination for special occasions. Over time, we’ve celebrated birthdays and anniversaries or just a nice bike ride to Middleport.
Yes, it actually was a basket factory. Logs were floated on the canal to the pond (now marina) where they were stripped and processed into baskets for the thriving fruit industry from 1893 until it closed in 1934.
We were looking forward to the mouthwatering Pasta Alfredo and bacon wrapped shrimp, not to mention the to-die-for warm bread sticks. The dining room, decorated with baskets of every size and shape, overlooks the canal. Of course, we have our favorite waitress. She’s a teacher, but we know she loves working at the Basket Factory, too.
I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed we were when we arrived to find a sign on the front door.
Business Closed.
Charlie and I have made a personal choice to support local restaurants over chains whenever possible. These are hard times for everyone. We’re all feeling the pinch from high prices and rough economy. Let’s hope we all make it through these stormy times