Germanwurst: Just in Time for Octoberfest

King Thiel Senior Community 17 Elks Ln, Latham, NY, United States

Join us on Friday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the King Thiel Senior Community as we host Glen Eggelhoefer, proprietor of Rolf’s Pork Store, for a cooking demonstration entitled “Germanwurst.” The meat at Rolf’s Pork Store, located on Lexington Avenue for three generations, draws quite the crowd as this Albany butcher shop is one of the best in town. If you are worried about your protein intake, rest assured that great, delicious meats and additional German delights will be sampled and discussed at this class. Please feel free to wear your Lederhosen. There is a $5 fee [...]

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Celebrating Fall’s Harvest and Local Agriculture

King Thiel Senior Community 17 Elks Ln, Latham, NY, United States

Please join us on Thursday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as we offer a cooking demonstration concentrating on the area’s fall harvest and who in our community is making that happen. Laughing Earth has been an active farm for over two hundred years, and as of December 2017, is protected by an easement to be Farmland Forever. This farm is truly a testament to the power of community and the importance of making connections. The name Laughing Earth is inspired by a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, titled “Hamatreya.” The farm itself is a historic place, with roots [...]

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Appreciating and Cooking with NYS Maple Syrup – “Liquid Gold”

On Thursday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., please join Wayne Mortimer, Proprietor of Mort’s Maple of Averill Park, for an introduction to the delicious process of maple sugaring in New York State. A variety of Wayne’s syrups will be sampled as well as used in several recipes (just in time for holiday baking). This is a class not to be missed by anyone with a sweet tooth and an appreciation for “Liquid Gold.” The class will take place at King Thiel Senior Community, 17 Elks Lane, with a $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and [...]

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NYS WINE 101 – Learn about the Best NYS has to offer

Join Abby from SABBA Vineyards in the community room at King Thiel Senior Community on Thursday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. for a class entitled NYS WINE 101. Established in 2012, SABBA Vineyard is a small family-run vineyard in New York State’s Hudson Valley. They are both sculptors and winemakers. Their dedication to the art of sculpting, growing the best grapes and making the most delicious wine is born out of their love for the beauty it bringsto our cherished land and the joy of sharing fine award-winning wine with friends and family. Attendees will be presented with a flight of [...]