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Quackenbush, Rennsalaer, Van Alstine, Genessee, and Knickerbocker. Good Dutch names inherited from Albany’s early history, which began in 1609 with the explorations of Captain Henry Hudson. A commercial hub since its settlement by fur trading Dutch merchants (long before the British arrived), Albany’s economic destiny was cemented when the Erie Canal opened in 1825 linking the Hudson River with points west. As the hub of New York State’s capitol district, the town is home to politicos, lawyers, and lobbyists, as well as “regular people.” Dining options reflect the same spectrum, ranging from the Miss Albany Diner with its classic diner décor and menu, to two downtown Albany favorites: Marche, serving a fresh, sophisticated, seasonal menu, and Jack’s Oyster House, established in 1913. Successive waves of immigrants mean there’s great Greek food, Italian, and Chinese in the area, too. Follow the locals when you want hearty, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, and decadent desserts, and head for Grandma’s Country Pies and Restaurant out on Central Avenue, or Peaches Café and Bountiful Bread in Stuyvesant Plaza.
 

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Playgroup Granola Bars

Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by PrincessJenna
Love them!! Reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup and instead of raisins I used about a cup of dried mixed tropical fruit I had that was starting to look a bit too dried out. Next time I think I'll up the cinnamon to a full teaspoon. I cut mine into 12 bars, not 24. One of these is the perfect sized snack for me. Not exactly low cal but I feel much better having one of these than a bag of chips and it keeps me full for quite awhile. Thanks for the great recipe and to those who recommended it!
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Bacon and Balsamic Glazed Sugar Snap Peas

Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by PrincessJenna
Loved this! Drained off some of the bacon grease. Added the peas, sugar and vinegar all together and only cooked for a few minutes as I like my veggies almost raw.
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Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs

Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by PrincessJenna
These were great. Added some pineapple juice, garlic and red pepper flakes to the marinated. Also added peppers and onions to the kabobs. Will definitely make again.
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