We made our way through the hilly roads of the Adirondacks  this weekend for another great summer wedding. After miles of forest, eventually the view opened up to show the many old farmhouses and barns scattered throughout the Ticonderoga valley.  It is just a stunningly beautiful area. The wedding location itself did not disappoint. Here are a few of the pics we took from Saturday evening in Crown Point.

If you have an idea of what you would like to see sold here please email us at info@samanthascatering.com

The cafe will be closed on Monday due to off-site catering.

If you are calling to place your Easter pre-orders, please leave a voicemail (518) 792-5839 or send us an email info@samanthascatering.com

We really liked the message in this recent piece by OffbeatBride.com – Everyone else is doing it: A wedding trend perspective. The truth is, not every bride falls into the categories of trendsetter or trend follower and that’s OK. Keep in mind as you are sifting through the mountain of bridal magazines trying to absorb the endless supply of menu trend reports – this party is meant to celebrate you as a couple – your love, your style, your taste. Consider what sounds good to you …beef tenderloin with housemade horseradish cream…vegan peanut noodles with stir fried veggies...If you serve both on the same buffet line and the style mag doesn’t find out, is it still a faux pas? We think not.

But, seriously. Our best advice?

Order yummy food.
Order enough food.
And most importantly, stop stressing over the food.

Our wedding menus are 100% custom and can include many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We will travel to your location in Glens Falls, Saratoga, Lake George, Schroon Lake, Queensbury, Diamond Point, Bolton Landing, Chestertown, and the northern Adirondacks.

Red Ink Drawings and Oil Paintings by Christopher Baldwin
Artist Reception –  Thursday, February 13th 5-8PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Just for Ewe by Drumlen Design

“Home Spun, Hand Knit and dyed with TLC”  Learn more about the creation process of the very talented Ann Marie…

Step 1, The Meet and Greet
I take a trip to the farm and meet the sheep! I greet the sheep by name, looking for the prettiest color and the best spinning fleece.

Step 2, Washy, washy, washy
With fleece in hand, I head home to wash it, then hang it out to dry.

Step 3, Brushing and Combing and Carding, OH MY!
I have to brush out the hay seed and the grass. (And you thought combing your kid’s hair was bad?!) And then, card it to get the hairs aligned in one direction for spinning.

Step 4, Spin, Spin, Spin!
It takes approximately 10 hours to spin 8ozs of yarn. You take the yarn from the bobbin to the knitty knotty (two heads, one body.)

Step 5, Dying
Choose your color and heat the water and soak the yarn. You can do natural, kool aid, so many choices! Wash and let dry.

Step 6 Last prep til ya knit
Hang yarn on the umbrella swift and from there you spin it onto the ball winder. And now you’re ready for knitting!

To think, all that work for a hank of yarn!

-Ann Marie

More info at www.artinthepubliceye.com and on Facebook!

WHAT: ART IN THE PUBLIC EYE’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012 (7-10PM)

WHERE: SAMANTHA’S CAFE, 11 BROAD STREET, GLENS FALLS, NY 12801

WHY: Proceeds benefit Art in the Public Eye and help to fund public art programs: Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk, Outdoor Cinema, Chalk Fest, Art Cart, and Gallery 99.

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE  or purchase at the door. Tickets $25
COME AS YOU LIKE, COSTUMES NOT REQUIRED.

$5 Gift Certificate to UnCorked with every ticket purchase!

POP ART Photo Booth by PJN Photography

F.Y.I. Samantha’s Cafe is a politically neutral business and we do not endorse any candidates this election season. Happy voting, everyone!

Thank you to Carole for giving us the opportunity to make her dream our own and double thanks to all of the loyal customers who have embraced the changes the we have made along the way.

Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the new Samantha’s Cafe on Thursday, October 18th from 5-8pm! Live music by “Lean 2″ (Cabin 3 minus one) and reception for our October Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk artist, Janelle Tavormina.

It’s that time of the month again! Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk is August 16th from 5-8pm. Visit the cafe to check out a new exhibition from World Awareness Children’s Museum called “Food – From Seed to Table”, part of ARTex International Youth Art Exchange.

Enjoy live music by Closer Still and complimentary refreshments from Samantha’s Cafe.

(Photo Credit: Jacqueline Lynch Photography)

Samantha’s Cafe is a proud sponsor of APE’s upcoming Chalk Fest event on Thursday, August 16th in City Park. It’s free to attend and only $10 for chalk supplies. Live music from 4-8:30pm followed by a movie under the stars at APE’s Outdoor Cinema!

It’s the week of family vacations! We are all going away to enjoy some time with our families. Jennifer is headed to Europe with 22 of her nearest and dearest and Liz is taking the kids on a camping adventure featuring a butterfly garden, science museum, and the circus.

The cafe will be closed the week of July 21st however, you’ll still find Leena at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. See you on Monday, July 30th!

Join us this Thursday night during the art walk (5-8pm) at the opening reception for painter, Jim Denne.

If you’ve been following the work of the new Glens Falls Collaborative you may have seen this, the first in a series of profiles on downtown faces. Check out what else is happening downtown at http://www.facebook.com/downtownglensfalls!

Join us tonight for an artist reception for the very talented, Jenny Hutchinson! Music by Colorful Tones (Damon Cook)

Visit Facebook for more info

Join us this Thursday, May 17th (5-8pm) for the opening reception of Jenny Hutchinson’s fine art show featuring music by Colorful Tones (Damon Cook). Learn more about the artists on their websites:

Jenny Hutchinson - http://www.jennyhutch.com

Damon Cook - http://colorfultones.bandcamp.com

We are very excited for the opportunity to blend our professional and volunteer efforts as Art in the Public Eye‘s newest Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk venue!

Soup’r Delicious: Recipe Contest & Community Cookbook

ALL MONTH   April 9 – May 11
House Soup: Squash Apple Bisque (April) or Gazpacho (May)
Charity: Art in the Public Eye
Created by Samantha’s Café & Catering

Week 1 – April 9-13
Soup: Grandma’s Chicken Soup
Charity: House of Grace
Created by Irene E. Fischer, of Glens Falls

Soup: Mushroom Soup
Charity: Relay for Life “Charlie’s Angels” Team – American Cancer Society
Created by Peg Carter, of Corinth

Week 2, April 16-20
Soup: Harvest Soup
Charity: American Heart Association
Created by Lawrence M. Hart, of Whitehall

Soup: Cream of Ratatouille Soup
Charity: Schuylerville Public Library
Created by Rachel Jagareski, of Gansevoort

Week 3, April 23-27
Soup: Moroccan Carrot Soup
Charity: Freedom to Marry
Created by Doug Gruse, of Glens Falls

Soup: Farmers Market Soup
Charity: Make A Wish
Created by Sharon Stortz, of Chestertown

Week 4, April 30-May 4
Soup: Mom’s Spinach Soup
Charity: SPCA of Upstate NY
Created by Pamela M. Lafontaine, of Fort Edward

Soup: Mushroom Barley Soup
Charity: House of Grace
Created by Irene E Fischer, of Glens Falls

Week 5, May 7-11 (SPONSOR WEEK)
Soup: Tortellini & Spinach
Charity: Youth Ministry Program at Our Lady of Annunciation
Created by Lisa Balschunat, of Queensbury
PR CONSULTANT/FREELANCE WRITER

Soup: Peter’s Tomato Soup
Charity: Open Arms
Created by Nina Mucha, of Queensbury
BALFOUR REALTY

Wondering what’s in this bag? Well, here are a few clues. It’s organic, farm direct, and fair-trade. The flavor and aroma might remind you of dark berry, vanilla, baking spice, tobacco, and hops.

You guessed it smarty-pants! It’s the very first shipment of a new socially conscious coffee to be featured at Samantha’s Café! This rich blend comes from the Gayo region of Sumatra (largest of the 17,500+ islands that make up the archipelago of Indonesia) and is roasted at the hip Caffé Vita in Seattle, recently named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best places in the world to get coffee.

“Sumatra Gayo River” is the first of many new roasts that will be offered at the café in the future. We hope you enjoy this velvety smooth brew as much as we do. Be sure to tell us what you think!

Well, what are you waiting for? Submit your recipe today and you will automatically be included in our Soup’r Delicious Cookbook! Eight recipes will also be hand selected to be featured on the cafe menu in April. Local chefs will be secretly judging the soups to determine which is worthy of the Giant Soup Spoon Award!

50% of all soup sales will be donated – the participants to pick the charities! Two soups will be featured each week in April.

Don’t know how to make soup? I bet you know how to EAT soup!
Buy a bowl of soup during April and help raise money for one of the eight featured organizations. In addition, Samantha’s will be donating 50% of all sales from their “house” soup to a charity that we have chosen (Yes, you guessed it. We picked Art in the Public Eye as our charity).

Download the ENTRY FORM

Click here for the Official Press Release