You can’t walk into Betsy Olmsted’s new shop and showroom in downtown Saratoga Springs without smiling. This week, I SCOOPED with the artist about the creation of her whimsical textiles, and just exactly how she gets her designs from her head into our homes. Betsy’s early love for both nature and textiles are the inspiration […]

ADIRONDACK TRUST IS A SCOOP PARTNER. SICK OF COINS ALL OVER YOUR HOUSE? I SURE AM. For a limited time, Adirondack Trust Company is waiving the coin exchange fee for non-account holders. Watch how easy it is to turn your coins to cash! Bring all your coins to Adirondack Trust’s main branch on Broadway. Watch as […]

ROOHAN REALTY IS A SCOOP PARTNER When I asked my friends at Roohan Realty to talk a bit about the current housing market, I honestly expected more doom and gloom. But they had a different story for me! This week, Tamara Valentine of Roohan Realty shares why it’s a great time to sell! INVENTORY IS […]

For almost a decade, the Adirondack Trust Community Fund has granted over $375,000 to our local charities who make an impact in our community every day. Last week, I got a chance to chat (during filming) with some members of the Advisory Committee, and learn the great news that the Lend-A-Hand grants are NOT on […]

This week, I sat with Wellman Loviza, Bar Manager at Salt & Char Restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now that fall is here, I needed some warm drink ideas to keep us toasty at home. Wellman shared three different variations of a Hot Toddy… and each one tasted amazing! THE TRADITIONAL […]

Within the first two minutes of chatting with Barbara Jefts of Native Farm Flowers, one thing was evident: Barbara LOVES what she does. The owner of this farm, located just outside of Saratoga Springs, NY, knows a bit about creating natural and unique floral arrangements. Barbara’s artistic background, combined with her love for the outdoors, […]

“YOU MIX YOUR CRUST WITH A WHAT????” This week I SCOOPED with Jenna Smith and Katie Smith-Daino of Smith Orchard Bake Shop. The Smiths have been growing apples for almost a century, and last year ALONE, made and sold over 90,000 pies! (NOT A TYPO). The Smith’s pies have had a local cult following for […]

For centuries, people around the world have been sipping teas. Not only for their enjoyment, but to take advantage of their many amazing health benefits. In this week’s SCOOP, I chatted with Hayley Stevens, owner of Saratoga Tea and Honey Company of Saratoga Springs, NY, who shared six teas (herbal tisanes) that can be used […]

This week I got the SCOOP from the Saratoga Regional YMCA. I asked Jamal Barrow, the Health and Wellness Director of the Saratoga Springs, NY branch, to give me an easy way that both adults and kids could keep moving while we work from home this fall. Here, Emily, a personal trainer and group fitness […]

THE SCOOP IS A SPONSOR OF THE 2020 SHOWCASE OF HOMES Just because Covid has prevented us from having a live showcase doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the amazing homes shown in this fall’s 2020 Saratoga Showcase of Homes! This year, we’re fortunate to have Liz Bishop of CBS-6 host a special broadcast, which […]

This week we SCOOPED with Kirsten Lambert, owner of the new store Tailgate and Party here in Saratoga Springs, NY. “What are you thinking, opening a party store in the middle of a pandemic?”, people ask. “YOU CAN STILL HAVE FUN”, she says, even if we can’t gather in large groups. Here, she shares five […]

This week, we SCOOPED with Jamie Mastrioanni of iRun LOCAL, the local running store here in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jamie shared with us the fact that so many people are walking and running outdoors and taking advantage of the fresh air as much as possible during the pandemic. She’s also noticed that these people who […]