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The Left-Overs and Small Business Saturday(s)

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Food.


Photo (above) provided by Scotch Ridge Tree & Berry Farm.
Items like these are available now through the holidays!

Thanksgiving typically yields a lot of leftovers and there are many traditional recipes to explore and put the leftover turkey, along with other items from the dinner table, to good use;

Old-fashioned Turkey Sandwich

Turkey pot pie

Turkey vegetable soup

Turkey a la king 

Turkey nuggets 

Shepherds’ pie

There are also some not so traditional ways to serve left-over turkey that are equally delicious and add an interesting twist of flavor to the plate (or the bowl).

Turkey pho (a twist on a Vietnamese soup)

Pulled BBQ turkey sandwiches

Turkey enchiladas

 Turkey Tacos

 Italian tortellini soup with turkey

 Turkey Chili 

However, if you’re ‘turkied’ out, then freezing is a viable solution to salvaging the left-overs. If possible, use vacuum sealer bags, but the freezer bags will work. Try to remove as much air as possible before sealing the bag and freezing the turkey. 

It’s a good idea to think about how you plan to use the turkey before freezing it so that you can measure, package and label it for a quick thaw and use. Once the cooked turkey has been thawed for a recipe, it cannot be re-frozen. It’s best to use your frozen, cooked turkey within two to four months. And plan for all of your cooked turkey to be used, or frozen, within five days of the big holiday.

Small Business Saturdays

While the Saturday after Thanksgiving is traditionally known, and celebrated, as ‘Small Business Saturday’, every Saturday is a Small Business Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Last week the market started hosting local authors, artisans and crafters. They are joining the 50+ regular vendors at the market now through December 21st but are not there weekly like the regular vendors which makes shopping a fun surprise through the holidays. 

The market is comprised of a combination of locally grown and produced goods by local farms and businesses, and there are many opportunities at the market to support local through your gift-giving. 

The market also offers gift certificates that make fantastic gifts that can be gifted alone or with market merchandise. The market currently is selling long-sleeved teeshirts on sale for $20 each and insulated tote bags for $15 each. There is local music weekly at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wilton Mall in the food court area. The Holiday/Winter Market takes place from November 2nd through April 26th. Find us online a www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.


Turkey Pho


Yields: 8 servings | Prep & cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

4 cloves

4 whole star anise

1 cinnamon stick

1-quart homemade turkey stock (or homemade or store-bought chicken stock)

1 three-inch chunk of ginger, sliced and smashed

1 teaspoon brown sugar, or more to taste

1 tablespoon fish sauce, or more to taste

2 cups kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces*

1/2-pound leftover turkey breast shredded*

1 bunch (approximately 2 oz.) cellophane/bean thread noodles (or flat dried rice noodles to serve 2)

1 tablespoon cilantro*, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped green onions (white parts only)

1/2 lime, cut into wedges

1 dash sriracha chili sauce to taste

Instructions:

Toast the spices by heating a cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Immediately spoon out the spices into a bowl to avoid burning them and set aside.

In a large pot, add the toasted spices and all ingredients from stock through fish sauce and bring to a boil. 

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes, skimming the surface frequently. 

Taste the broth and add more sugar or fish sauce, if needed. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Add the kale and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

Add the shredded turkey and the cellophane noodles. Allow to sit for a few minutes while the noodles soften.

Ladle the broth into bowls. Divide the kale, shredded turkey and the noodles evenly into each bowl.

Sprinkle on the garnishes (cilantro and onion) and add sriracha to taste. Squeeze lime juice to taste over the top of your bowl before eating.

Waldorf School’s Forest Kindergarten Hosts Lantern Walk

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Education.


SARATOGA SPRINGS — Families at the Waldorf School’s Forest Kindergarten acknowledged the waning hours of daylight last week by lighting a bonfire and then venturing through woodland trails carrying paper lanterns. The autumn ritual, which originated with the medieval celebration of Martinmas on November 11th, is still recognised throughout northern Europe and also at Waldorf schools across America. Waldorf education incorporates many traditional festivals honoring the changing seasons as a way to stay connected to the cycles of nature. 

Saratoga Springs Hosts Medical Challenge Bowl

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Education.


Physician Assistant students from Touro University celebrate after winning the 2024 New York State Society of Physician Associates Medical Challenge Bowl. Photo provided by Touro.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Hilton and City Center in Saratoga Springs hosted the 2024 New York State Society of Physician Associates annual conference earlier this month, the highlight of which was the Medical Challenge Bowl. The “Jeopardy”-esque competition features Physician Assistant students from 16 colleges across the state. This year’s champs hailed from the Touro University School of Health Sciences, a private Jewish university based in New York City.

“The whole weekend was a great experience, and the Challenge Bowl was a super fun and competitive event, as well as an awesome opportunity to prove how much we’ve learned in our studies,” said Touro student Katherine Lee.

Previous Challenge Bowl winners have included Marist College (2023 and 2020) and Albany Medical College (2021, 2018, 2017).

Skidmore Alumna Works for New Orleans Saints and Pelicans

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Education.


Skidmore College alumna Leighla Waterman ‘21, now works as a consumer insights analyst for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. Photo provided by Leighla Waterman/Skidmore College.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College alumna Leighla Waterman, who graduated in 2021, now works as a consumer insights analyst for the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints and the National Basketball League’s New Orleans Pelicans. She is promoting the growth of the two teams, which are co-owned, by using data to enhance fan satisfaction and ultimately the teams’ bottom lines.

After graduating from Skidmore, Waterman landed a job as an instructor at Yale Young Global Scholars, developing and teaching seminars on domestic and foreign policy, economics, and political theory, while also mentoring students. 

Recognizing the importance of data analytics to governments, think tanks, and campaign work, Waterman decided she could make a “tangible impact” by pursuing a master’s degree in data analytics at Tulane University. 

“Embracing data wasn’t as hard as you might think, because Skidmore encourages critical and analytical thinking,” Waterman told her alma mater. 

She initially intended to pursue policy work in Washington, D.C., but ended up landing a data analyst position at Delgado Community College in New Orleans instead. Never a huge sports fan, she was intrigued when the opportunity with the Saints became available. 

“During my job interview, I was asked if I could name any of their players and I said, ‘No, I don’t follow sports that closely,’” she said. “But if you live in New Orleans for any period of time, you know the Saints are a big deal.”

For the Saints, Waterman is using machine learning to construct models for enhancing ticket sales. She tracks social media metrics across different platforms, and she recently automated the social media report and uses it to make predictions. During her first year on the job, she collaborated with the NFL to execute a season-long Saints fan experience study that provided an in-depth visual look into the Superdome gameday experience. She has also led the development of the companies’ new charitable giving request system, enabling the two teams to assess and respond to requests for donations. 

“The Saints and increasingly the Pelicans are embedded in the New Orleans and Gulf South region communities,” Waterman said. “I’m honored to lead the charitable giving request system, and the better I do, the better off the community is.”

Week of November 29 – December 5, 2024 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

BALLSTON 

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 30 Timber Creek Dr. to Ravi Modasra for $689,925

CORINTH

US Bank as Trustee sold property at 11 Locust Ridge Dr to Mary Fonda for $203,315

Dean Brown sold property at 339 Center St to Nikklas Milligan for $155,000

GALWAY

David Pickensl sold property at 1021 Camp Rd to Michael DeSimone for $375,000

Gavin Gilmore sold property at 2903 Birchtown Rd to Adam Giangreco for $320,000

GREENFIELD

Maximus Restoration and Development sold property at 2028 State Highway 9N to Melanie Kraus for $375,000

MALTA 

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 17 Admirals Way to Gari Calvert for $670,835

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 5 Wiggins Dr to John Murphy for $475,900

Dudley Schleipman sold property at 87 Thimbleberry Rd to Ilisa Ammarito for $350,000

Ann St. Gelais sold property at 77 Snowberry Rd to Justin Hughes for $252,000

Lindsey Jones sold property at 162 Arrowwood Pl to Alicia Millman for $342,000

MILTON

Kaydeross Construction Company sold property at 1063 Middleline Rd to Douglas Lang for $130,000

Kevin Cox sold property at 2 Coachman Dr to National Residential Services for $315,000

Cameron Fisher sold property at 17 Lancaster Place to Marissa Leonard for $267,500

Thomas Farone and Son sold property at 36 Hoffman Rd to Jesse Lena for $250,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Louis Altieri sold property at Willow Lane to ANW Holdings Inc for $249,500

Shelly Park LLC sold property at 515 Crescent Ave to Rebecca Banerji for $295,000

Kathleen Sweet sold property at 83 Catherine St to Daniel Avery for $525,000

Ahmed Meleis sold property at 10 Azalea St to Derek Loomis for $1,250,000

Vincent Dee sold property at 1 Overlook Ct to Jason Ronovech for $1,200,000

Richard Von Ahn sold property at 107 Fifth Ave to Steven Labate for $1,800,000

Buff Road LLC sold property at 1 Buff Rd to Stephen Larose for $730,935

Anthony LaCota sold property at 15 Prospect St to Donald Benfer for $460,000

WILTON

Michael Whalen sold property at 38 Mt Mcgregor Rd to Peter Signorelli for $430,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 3 Angeles Ave to Andrew Friedman for $900,089

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 90 Daintree Dr to Michael Luriea for $918,292

Louise Howard sold property at 151 Jones Rd to David Parmon for $350,000

Mary Autorina sold property at 22 Suffolk Lane to Bruce Wight for $431,000

Brooks III and LLC sold property at 22 Indigo Way to Ryan Pezzulo for $721,082

Hanifin Home Builders Inc sold property at 47 Cannon Royal Dr to Don Ampansiri for $250,000

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center Kicks Off Annual Mitten Tree Program

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center this week launched their annual Mitten Tree Program. 

Running through Saturday, Jan. 4, members of the local community are invited to contribute warm winter wear to the Visitor Center Mitten Tree located at 297 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. All donations will benefit the following organizations: CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Franklin Community Center, and Shelters of Saratoga.

“As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded how important it is to give back to our community,” said Karen Verrigni, director of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. “This annual tradition provides hundreds of pieces of warm winter wear to those in need during the cold winter months. The kindness and generosity of our region is heartwarming!”

Instead of ornaments or lights, the tree is decorated with warm winter items such as hats, socks, scarves, gloves, and of course, mittens. If you’d like to donate, the Visitor Center asks that you hang new or handmade items upon the tree. 

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/saratoga-springs-visitor-center.

Saratoga County Towns, Villages:Be Knowledgeable About Winter Parking Rules 

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Seasonal parking rules have or will soon be in effect in multiple municipalities in advance of the winter season. 

Town of Wilton residents, take note: the parking of vehicles is currently prohibited on all highways and roads within the Town of Wilton, including the paved portion and shoulder, until April 1, 2025.  Any vehicle parked on a highway or road during said restricted period may be removed and stored at the owner’s expense.  

For information, visit your specific town, city or village website. 

SantaCon & Other Social Festive Events Supporting Franklin Community Center in December

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design at 61 Lawrence St. is hosting a special Support & Social event spotlighting Franklin Community Center. All donations will directly support FCC’s vital programs, and every shopper or donor will be entered to win a $250 gift certificate. Stop by anytime during their extended hours from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The annual SantaCon is returning to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Dec. 14, with a fresh approach focused on family-friendly fun and community support. 

Tickets can be purchased for $15 online (via eventbrite) or $20 day-of the event from 1-3 p.m. at Soundbar Saratoga and Harvey’s Restaurant. The ticket price provides drink specials at participating bars and establishments while supporting essential programs and services for the Saratoga community, with 100% of all ticket sales going to FCC. SantaCon participants are encouraged to dress up in holiday attire and celebrate community, kindness, and holiday cheer.

Established in 1983, Franklin Community Center, the Saratoga Springs-based organization has provided vital programs and services to individuals and families in the Saratoga County area. For more information on their work: www.franklincommunitycenter.org.

James F. McCormick 

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MALONE, NY — James F. McCormick, age 80, of Malone, passed away at his home on November 20, 2024. Jim graduated high school and went on to earn an associate’s degree.  He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1965-1968.  After his service to country, he spent his career at Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp. in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., retiring on November 1, 1999, after 35 years of service as a Hot Stick Line Foreman. Arrangements are through Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service in Malone, N.Y.