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<\/p>\nWhen I think of food in New York, the first things that
\npop into my head are huge slices of pizza, crazy large cannoli and plates of
\nperfect pasta. And from a Southern
\nperspective, I can vouch that those are<\/i>
\nin fact, some of the tastiest things I’ve sampled since moving here. But after having the opportunity to attend
\nthe Pride of New York Harvest Fest, my eyes (and taste buds) are open to a
\nwhole new world! We joined just a few people to check out some of the best of the best of NY tasty treats.<\/p>\n
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This weekend marks the big event at the Empire State
\nPlaza in Albany. With our tickets
\ncourtesy of the Pride of New York Harvest Fest, my husband Brett and I set out
\nto explore a path of New York wine, beer and produce. We were amazed at just how much the state had
\nto offer! Our first stop was to get our wine tasting glasses…and then it was off to the races!<\/p>\n
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I had a vague idea that New York had vineyards only
\nbecause on our cross country drive from Mississippi we happened to cruise by a few
\naround the Niagara area. I had no idea
\nthat New York ranks second<\/i> in the
\nnation in production of Concord grapes!
\nWe really enjoyed tasting all the different wines and got a crash course
\nin the New York wine regions. We tried
\nwines that tasted like cinnamon, like chocolate, like every fruit you could think of and even some that were like crushed up little
\nangels they were so good!<\/p>\n
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New York’s breweries didn’t disappoint either. Personally, I was impressed with the several
\nvarieties of pumpkin ale that I got to try!
\nIt was like Fall Happiness in a cup!<\/p>\n
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Learning about the Empire State’s produce was a tasty
\neducation. We sampled sausages, pulled
\npork, olive oil, fruits, herbs, cookies, sauces, dips and tons of cheeses! Hard to believe that farms in New York occupy
\n23% of the total land area! I will say
\nwe did get a chuckle when we tried the sorghum sample. The exhibitor explained that sorghum was big
\nin Tennessee and Kentucky and had made its way to New York. Practically raised on the stuff, I couldn’t
\nhelp but laugh, “Y’all are finally catching up!”<\/p>\n
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The Pride of New York Harvest Fest was a terrific way for
\nus to learn about what makes New York taste so great. If you have a chance, stop by Sunday. It’s going on from noon to 5:00 at the Empire
\nConvention Center in Albany. Y’all won’t
\nbe disappointed!<\/p>\n
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