Oh my goodness! The memories--my dad the history buff driving us up to New York one summer because he read about these spas in old copies of American Heritage book; Sunday drives to PA Amish country (just because) and the jars of preseves my mom bought--and lard, lots of lard for pies. Chow chow was the star. I had forgotten how much the family ate until all the jars were finished and another trip to Amish country was necessary!! PS: isn't there somewhere we can opurchase your art?
Thanks so much for the great feedback. My dad had a subscription for years to American Heritage. He re-read most of them in his 90s. I recently gave boxes of them to a local history teacher. I occasionally have some original art at my Etsy shop and have four pieces at a show in Tewksbury, NJ that opens early next month. You're always welcome to visit me to see if anything strikes your fancy or email me about particulars of a piece. Thank you!
We've visited many mineral springs in the West and in Canada but none on the East Coast. Many date to the late 19th or early 20th century. I enjoyed the pictures from the spa of the woman and man in dressy workout clothes! I imagine they didn't do many leg raises and splits!
I recall taking a pickling class some 10 years ago in which a corn, onion and red pepper chow chow was on the menu. I'm not sure if I can find green tomatoes here, but it does sound like there are many variations on chow chow. As usual, thanks for an enjoyable post--and the beautiful painting of Ballston Spa Lake!
What a lovely painting of Ballston Spa Lake. I'm glad you shared the photos of the spa "exercisers"--so funny to see them so dressed up, and hard to imagine much exercise was occurring in those outfits.
Oh my goodness! The memories--my dad the history buff driving us up to New York one summer because he read about these spas in old copies of American Heritage book; Sunday drives to PA Amish country (just because) and the jars of preseves my mom bought--and lard, lots of lard for pies. Chow chow was the star. I had forgotten how much the family ate until all the jars were finished and another trip to Amish country was necessary!! PS: isn't there somewhere we can opurchase your art?
Thanks so much for the great feedback. My dad had a subscription for years to American Heritage. He re-read most of them in his 90s. I recently gave boxes of them to a local history teacher. I occasionally have some original art at my Etsy shop and have four pieces at a show in Tewksbury, NJ that opens early next month. You're always welcome to visit me to see if anything strikes your fancy or email me about particulars of a piece. Thank you!
Fascinating as usual......
Thanks, Jan
And now I know what to do with my attic…updating my will 🤣
Plus, I love this recipe! And your painting.
Thanks, Amie!
We've visited many mineral springs in the West and in Canada but none on the East Coast. Many date to the late 19th or early 20th century. I enjoyed the pictures from the spa of the woman and man in dressy workout clothes! I imagine they didn't do many leg raises and splits!
I recall taking a pickling class some 10 years ago in which a corn, onion and red pepper chow chow was on the menu. I'm not sure if I can find green tomatoes here, but it does sound like there are many variations on chow chow. As usual, thanks for an enjoyable post--and the beautiful painting of Ballston Spa Lake!
Thank you, Ruth!
What a lovely painting of Ballston Spa Lake. I'm glad you shared the photos of the spa "exercisers"--so funny to see them so dressed up, and hard to imagine much exercise was occurring in those outfits.
Thanks, Amy!