August 28 - 31, 2016 Near Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, Massachusetts

This was a quick trip to the city.  We were able to take a trolley tour but this post will be lacking in photos. 

There is a lot of history here and it's not all about the witch hunt.  The water way is rich in history and beautiful.

The trolley guide told us this was a great restaurant and he was right!

We also had a fun meal with Bobbi and Dave, friends from our Alaska trip.  We tried to eat at Patriots Place but they don't allow dogs on the premises and they had Fen-way with them.  I did take some pictures of the stadium before we left.

So now I am up to date again.

We are on our way to Portland then Bar Harbor.

After Bar Harbor we are headed to Assateague Island.  I added the link.  I think I will have a good time there.

August 24-28, 2016 Hopewell Junction, NY (Hyde Park)

The Culinary Institute of America

After many years, since 1973, Bill got to return to where his culinary career began. A special thank you to Marlene for the wonderful tour.

The campus has really grown since he was there.  This is the original building, Roth hall, where he took classes.   

Crawford's on the Hudson

This room is now the dining hall.  Can you imagine. 

This is the student commons 

View of the Hudson behind campus

 This little guy was very friendly

Looking down on the class room       

Beautiful stained glass 

 

Made from silverware

We also ate a couple of meals there.  

Bill Raved about the corn chowder.  He said it was like silk and the chicken in his sandwich had a great smoke flavor. My salmon salad was wonderful and had so many flavors.  

Bill had beef carpaccio and I had black truffle soup

Wonderful Halibut

Fantastic Lamb

 

 Sweets

 At the CIA the students must hand crank the ice cream with nitrogen

Really CRANK

Vanderbilt Mansion

 Roosevelt Home and Library 

  

Sylvan Lake Campground

This is the view from the lake where we stayed.

Flex Mussels

We got to visit with our niece Ashley and her friend Brandon while we were in New York. She picked the coolest restaurant.  As you can tell by the name Mussels were on the menu and those fries had truffle oil on them.  

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