June 17, 2012
Thank you to all who emailed and called WKTV about the unexpected pre-emption last week. On the bright side, we were able to go back to Deansboro this week to film the "Grass Whisperer," Troy Bishopp. Our original broadcast did not include his interview as we had run into a thunderstorm when filming the week prior, but his contribution to educating local farmers about rotational grazing should have been a part of our Deansboro episode. Now it is. Thanks again for your overwhelming response to last week's pre-emption.
July 24, 2012
We enjoyed our trip to Yorkville this week and were happy to find some new places since our last visit in 2007. Richard enjoyed trying something new -the wheatgrass juice at Yorkville Organics, and we always enjoy stopping to visit Segean at Karam's Middle East Bakery.
Be sure to check out John Keller's new article (at the top right) about The Songwriter's Circle he hosts at the Tramontane and stop by for the next one July 6th -Sharry
July 1, 2012
Happy 4th of July week. Looks like a gorgeous one in store. Take the chance to walk or hike one of the area's many trails, like the Philip A. Rayhill Memorial Recreational Trail. Be sure to stop by and see John at Tramontane for Songwriter's Circle on July 7th.
July 15, 2012
What a great time we had exploring Litchfield this week. Everyone was so excited to see us and share their beautiful town with us. There is so much more we didn't have time to cover. Be sure to take a drive through the beautiful countryside of Litchfield and see what you can see! -Sharry
July 22, 2012
We thought we'd try something different this week and tour some local public and private gardens. It was hard picking just a few with so many wonderful gardens in our area. Let us know what you think about our garden tour and if you'd like to see more in the future. Hope you were inspired to try something new in your garden. -Sharry
September 9, 2012
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Remsen Barn Festival on September 22 & 23. Join in the Welsh Hymn Sing -Gymanfa Ganu on Sunday at 2:30 and be sure to visit the new Art Center. Their first concert of the season is this Friday (Sept 14) with Remsen Social Club, Birdseed Bandits, and Cincinnati Creek!
September 2, 2012 HAPPY LABOR DAY!
What a gorgeous weekend to bookend a beautiful summer in the Mohawk Valley. We hope you enjoy the holiday and highlights from shows past.
August 26, 2012
The great weather just never ends! We took our favorite route, Route 20, back to Canajoharie this week. The thruway is more direct, but you can't beat the scenery driving from Route 20 down into the Mohawk Valley to Canajoharie. You can't help but sense the area's deep history, from the original Mohawk people, to the European pioneers, to the freedom seekers looking for refuge and a place to call home. We always enjoy our trips to Canajoharie.
August 19, 2012
So good to be back! The Olympics were exciting, but three weeks is a long time away when there are so many summer Road Trips to take!
It was a great adventure following the Canajoharie Creek this week. What fun taking the most indirect path from Salt Springville to Canajoharie. If we went the quickest route, we would have missed Sprout Brook, Ames, and some beautiful countryside and grand old homes. -Sharry
September 15, 2013
Our youngest son is back in school and we're busy getting our new magazine ready for its October 1st premeire. Stewart's Shops are the exclusive convenience store for the magazine. We're also working on a fun new show next week and will be giving away free subscriptions so you can have the magazine delivered right to your door.
September 8, 2013
My favorite part of producing the show? (yes, the food is good, too) It's the fascinating people we meet. This week we met quite a character in Ava -Helmuth and his elderberries! And we met Frank Page, a cartoonist in Rome, who has carved out a livelihood in his hometown doing what he loves and developing a following of fans around the world. That's what I love most about Mohawk Valley Living! -Sharry
August 25
Another gorgeous weekend -such great weather to wrap up the summer.
August 4
What a sparkling day to celebrate gravity in Munnsville! Don't miss Gravity Fest 2013 in Munnsville August 9, 10, & 11 with races on Sat. & Sun.
July 21, 2013
Thank you for for traveling with us these 400 episodes.
We're happy to announce that we will be publishing a new monthly magazine this fall. We have toyed with the idea the last couple years. Television is a great medium for making people feel a certain way about a place or history or an event, but there is always so much more to the story. We always wish we could include a map, or how to prepare buffalo meat, for example, after touring a ranch, or share that family recipe we enjoyed at a restaurant.
Viewers often tell us of their "MVL Notebooks" and how they wish there was a guide with all the things featured on the program. Although we thought a magazine to compliment the show was a good idea, we knew there wasn't time to create the kind of publication our viewers would expect AND continue producing the show. That was until our oldest son, Vincent, called to tell us he would be happy to return to the area to help us launch the magazine.
So thank you for watching over the years, we have many more shows ahead, and thank you for keeping your MVL Notebooks, we hope you enjoy us keeping track of everything for you from now on. -Sharry
July 7, 2013 So nice to finally have a break in the rain, so nice we decide to take a little side trip from The Valley to The Beach! -Sharry
June 30, 2013 We actually managed to dodge most of the rain during filming this week, but then the area we planned to feature got hit the hardest with a devastating flood. We wish all those impacted a safe and quick recovery.
June 23, 2013 We met our first buffalo on the show this week and another first: visiting the Sacred Grove at the Baron von Steuben Memorial in Steuben.
June 16, 2013 Happy Father's Day, Mohawk Valley Dads!
June 9, 2013
No matter how many times we visit Rome, we always find new things to explore. This week we discovered the Griffis Sculpture Garden and brick oven pizza, as well as many free places to visit with your family, like The Rome Sports Hall of Fame, Locomotion Hobby, and Sears Oil Co. Museum. -Sharry
June 2, 2013
Take the short drive to the tiny hamlet of Peterboro and be immersed in the history of both the emancipation of African Americans and women! Civil War Weekend June 8th & 9th
May 19, 2013
We're deep into spring with so much to experience: hikes along the Cherry Valley Creek, fishing the West Canada, outdoor (or in greenhouse) dining, baseball games, and nature's wild delicacy: fiddlehead ferns! Savor Spring!
-Sharry
May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's day to all Mohawk Valley Moms!
May 5, 2013
What a gorgeous week for filming. We enjoyed travelling around just as the leaves on the trees, in their brilliant green, are ready to burst open! The perfect week to visit our first ever llama farm and explore the bird life at Rogers Environmental Education Center. -Sharry
April 21, 2013
From Fish in Rome, Art in Oneida, to music in Remsen, we enjoyed the Mohawk Valley à la carte today!
April 7, 2013
Another adventure in Sharon Springs. Rejuvenating! -Sharry
March 31, 2013
Happy Easter. We continue our "search for spring" this week in Sharon Springs. We first visited here back in 2006 and a lot has changes since then! New shops, new artists, new adventures in this once world-famous spa destination.
March 24, 2013
Spring is here? We're visiting area "Springs" in celebration starting with Richfield Springs. Don't miss the pancake breakfast this morning at Ingles' Maple farm. Mmmm spring!
March 17, 201
Happy St. Patrick's Day! What luck -this is the first time, since our show began, that St. Patrick's Day has fallen on a Sunday. We couldn't resist going back through the years to find any "Celtic-themed" segments! -Sharry
March 10, 2013
Hot and Cold. We go from Spring planting and Food Caribe's Caribbean fare to the ice at Utica Curling Club! -Sharry
March 3, 2013
Our first visit to Waterville was way back in 2005, when we first learned about the notorious Loomis Gang and about Waterville's prosperous hops-growing past. We always enjoy our visit to "The Huddle."
February 24, 2013
In search of snow? Head North! Old Forge, known as the "Snowmobile Capital of the East" has had tons of natural snow this year. McCauley Mountain is revelling in it, but even if winter sports aren't your thing, there's plenty of things to do in Old Forge!
February 10, 2013
The business owners in East Utica are not only hard working, they are the most appreciative and generous. It's always a pleasure to visit! -Sharry.
January 27, 2013
Looking to brighten up your January? Head to East Utica! There are dozens upon dozens of shops and restaurants representing cultures from all over the globe! Visit Vashti's Boutique for colorful Bermese clothing, try some authentic Bosnian bread from Kendic's Bakery, or a bright fuchsia-colored dragon fruit at Nguyen Phat! Always an adventure. -Sharry.
January 13, 2013
I can't believe how long it's been since we visited our neighbors to the West. There's always something to see and do in nearby Oneida. -Sharry.
January 6, 2013
Happy New Year! On with the show...
We're back in Little Falls to see what's new! -Sharry
December 30, 2012
We're gearing up for some exciting new episodes in 2013. Thank you all for coming along for the ride! Happy New Year! -Sharry & Lance
December 16, 2012
Following a creek or stream is always an adventure and with satellite maps it's easier than ever to track their course. The Chenango River starts in the Morrisville swamp and travels 90 miles before it joins the Susquehanna. We follow the first 20 miles of this meandering tributary. -Sharry
December 2, 2012
We had Fun with a capital 'F' in Earlville this week, Fleece, Fenimore, Fungi, Farmers, and, of course, Food!
Nov. 25, 2012
We are thankful for our viewers and for our sponsors who support the show. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 18, 2012
Visit Clinton today and enjoy some cheese at our new La Petit Fromagerie or dine at the new Cosmo's Cafe. And don't miss the annual tradition, the Holiday Shoppers' Stroll!
November 11, 2012 Veteran's Day
This week we feature the Village of Clinton. We love to feature our own town, but it is always the hardest to do because we have to try to see it objectively. People always seem to take their own community for granted.
Oct 28, 2012
Another week of great finds in Boonville. How wonderful to discover a relatively new business, Central Adirondack Textiles, using materials from Vincent Manufacturing founded in 1892 in Little Falls! These potholders are EXTREME local! :) Sharry
