Who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter? And if you love dark chocolate and mint, the Barker Chocolate Box has a special treat mixed up just for you – our Dark Mint Chocolate Cups. While you can get them at our events, you can get them anytime from our online shop. Just use the link below and you are good to go.
Our new website is up and running and features all of the chocolate and other confections that you love from Barker Chocolate Box.
Dark Mint Chocolate Cups 6 (pcs) – Order yours online here!
Only $9.50 and make a great gift item!
Barker Chocolate Box
BarkerChocolateBox.com
9704 Townline Road
Barker, New York 14012
Phone: (716) 572-4940
Delight someone special, including yourself, today with this beautiful arrangement that will dazzle everyone who sees it. It’s available in three different arrangement options too.
It features a deep red / orange rose, gerbera daisy, red hypericum and more! Order yours here.
And if you use the Word of the Week, Mistletoe, you get $5 OFF!
Floral Accents 877 Payne Ave.
North Tonawanda, New York 14120
Phone:(716) 743-9159
Mary Ann of A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas is now teaching spinning classes on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 PM. The cost is $10 per class but if you purchase a wheel there is a 50% discount. Give her a call at 716-863-4366 if you’re interested.
Teacup Farm has been in business for the last five years in Barker, NY providing local with delicious milk. We hold a NYS permit to sell unpasteurized milk, both cow and goat milk.
Goat milk is season starting again for 2012 in early March. Call to be put on a waiting list for your goat milk.
Cow milk is sold as shares for a $50 fee for your share. Then, you buy your milk weekly or bi-weekly. Goat milk is sold per gallon, bring your own container. Call or text us ahead for appointment at 716-807-2963.
We do offer one hour long guided tours to a minimum of 10 people for $5 per person. Or look around on your own when you pick up your milk.
We are a very small family farm providing milk, eggs and meat for our family and sharing the extra. We are very involved Niagara County 4H and buying local to eat well. We also have a abundance of of fresh eggs at $2.50 doz. Check out our web siteAt teacupfarm.net.
Not sure if a carpet cleaning would make a difference to your carpet? Watch this video and see how this mauve colored carpet comes clean and bright when The Carpet Doctor revives the colors with his steam cleaning process.
The Carpet Doctor has been family owned and run for over 13 years. We pride ourselves in our ability to get the job done, and get it done well. That’s why we offer our “GUARANTEED clean or it’s free” incentive. Our services are offered in Niagara, Orleans, and Erie counties. Call us for an honest over the phone estimate, ask questions or to book an appointment today.
Don’t forget - The Carpet Doctor of WNY in Gasport NY. Phone: (716) 772-RUGS. We also accept area rugs for drop off cleaning – we call you when they are done and you pick them up.
The Carpet Doctor
TheCarpetDoctorWNY.com
8514 East Avenue
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-RUGS
It’s important that you have a great place for your pet to stay while you are away.
At Fort Hyde Kennels, they are happy to offer some tips on selecting a kennel that will help you find the right boarding kennel for your cat or dog. These tips can also be found on their website.
Fort Hyde Kennel strongly recommends that you:
1. Visit and tour the facility yourself.
2. While there, insist on seeing the area where your pet will be staying.
3. Note if the kennel areas are clean.
4. Ask the staff questions about your pet and their stay at that facility. Do they seen knowledgeable and helpful?
At Fort Hyde Kennels, they would be happy to have you visit and show you the kennel area where your pets would be staying. Just call Fort Hyde at 772-2356 to make an appointment for the staff to show you around, answer your questions about your pet’s stay and let you know that they are proud of their beautiful and clean boarding kennels.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Perhaps you have heard of the stores that carry only items made in the USA? Well, Woodman Farms was first to have only items made in the USA in their stock – they just didn’t have as good of a marketing firm to represent them.
But now that you can order from Woodman Farms with a phone call, things are picking up (including the phone receiver). Pictured here, sharing a nice hot cocoa at the Alternative Grounds, 17 Main Street in Middleport, are the knitted versions of Paula Deen and Guy Fiero. Paula has blue eyes and sports earrings. So does Guy, by the way. These little fuzzy critters were presented to the real two famous cooking stars at the Metropolitan Cooking Show in Washington DC earlier this year. We didn’t hear from either one of them but we are confident they LOVED them. We did hear from Giada, who ADORED her little bear from Woodman Farms and even mentioned it during a show taping. We like Giada even more than we did previously as she demonstrated not only good taste but good manners with her public thank you.
If you would like Woodman Farms to create a “star” for you in knitted form, just call to get your project started. We are sure that when you see the amazing hand knitted items from Woodman Farms that sometimes defy creativity, you will only be able to say, “Thank you!”
Woodman Farms
WoodmanFarms.NiagaraBuzz.biz
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 510-6707
When you are a Buffalo sports fan, there are times you really crave the taste of victory. (Especially if you love a certain sport that uses a spherical oblong pigskin object.) Not to worry! You can taste it whenever you would like when you order a specialty cake from Sweet Sixteen Cafe, 16 W. Main Street in Lockport.
Look at this tasty Sabres cake for just one example. And the bakers at Sweet Sixteen only use real ingredients like real butter, cream and sugar, which makes them a winner every time. So don’t get shutout when you need to support your team, just call us at (716) 439-1616 to order yours.
Do you have an idea for a cake to make your party or event special? Give us your idea and we will do our best to make it something that will score big with your guests but will not last very long on the serving table!
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
People love to keep up with trends and using real wood, metal, and stone for their counter tops is vogue. But is it the best choice? Let’s look at wood, for example.
Richard Maedl of Maedl’s Woodcrafts, 33 Mechanic Street in Middleport would like you to consider high definition laminates for a couple of reasons. First, let’s explain what they are.
Laminates are typically made from a thin layer printed paper bound with melamine resin attached to high-density fiberboard. <– See photo left.
Let’s compare using wood counter tops to laminates. The wooden counter tops are commonly called butcher block and can be made from many different species but hard maple is the most popular. It’s tough and affordable – it goes for about $30 per square foot, and can be refinished easily. BUT, it needs to be oiled every month or so. If not, the wood can darken and split. Wood is not heat resistant and can be burned and it often gets scratched. Owners often get disappointed.
Sure the real wood looks great, but many people think that high definition laminates are the real thing because they come in so many colors and finish options, they are affordable and durable. Most laminates are about 1/4 the cost of stone, engineered stone or copper and some woods, which is a big factor for a lot of folks, and they last.
Many of our customers think they want natural wood only to be disappointed when it cracks, gets scratched, stained or is damaged from a hot item placed there. It’s to be expected with natural materials.
But if you want to stay within budget and have beautiful kitchen counter tops for years to come, Rick recommends a high definition laminated counter top, which usually run from $15 to $40 per square foot installed.
Call Maedl’s Woodcrafts at (716) 735-7631 to ask about the benefits and wide range of color and texture options for high definition laminate counter tops for your kitchen.
Maedl’s Woodcrafts
MaedlsWoodcrafts.NiagaraBuzz.biz
33 Mechanic Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Did you disappoint your man with your Christmas gift? Was he expecting something powerful and noisy and you got him a tie? Don’t worry – you can make it all better!
Stop by Middleport Tractor, 86 Rochester Road in Middleport and get him what he really wants! We have the snow blower that will make his life simpler, the STIHL lawn and garden products with motors to give him joy like a new chainsaw to cut firewood, and if you want to think ahead, we have some lawn mowers for next season (you know spring will be just around the corner) that will make him very ho-ho-happy.
Stop by our showroom for a demonstration and make your man happy today!
Middleport Tractor
MiddleportTractor.com
86 Rochester Road
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 735-3200
Fresh fruit arrangements are now available at Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina.
They are the perfect gift for your mom – fresh, different and delicious! Just call us at (585) 798-2421 to ask about a great arrangement that she can enjoy in more ways than one.
Fresh Fruit Arrangements Available For Delivery Too!
There are a variety of different selections to choose from including some chocolate covered fruit that she will love. Just let us know what you would like in your edible arrangement and we can make your mom very happy on her special day.
We know that sometimes it is difficult to find mom something that she will love but our fresh fruit arrangements are delicious and something new.
Don’t say that there isn’t anything to brag about locally. There are lots of things, and one great item to boast about is the award-winning printing that Summit Print & Mail, LLC is known for.
Located for years in Lockport, NY, Summit Print & Mail started out the new millennium by winning three gold awards, two Silver awards, and Best of Show at the Buffalo Club of Printing House Craftsmen’s Superb Printing Contest.
In March of 2000, the Eastern Niagara County Chamber of Commerce selected Summit Graphics as Small Business of the Year.
In August 2000, Summit Graphics changed its name to Summit Print & Mail LLC: A new name to reflected a new focus. The name Summit Print Mail, LLC lets the customer know what Summit is all about – printing that moves through the mail.
I have been using The Banquet Place in Middleport for parties for quite some time now. Here is a shot I took of my favorite place at The Banquet Place.
Why is it my favorite place?
Because people can’t help but gather around the handsome full-service bar at The Banquet Place. It’s a comfortable place to chat and enjoy a drink during a party.
They can watch the wide screen TV there or catch their program on the other four televisions located in each corner of The Banquet Place.
And because they have cable TV, this makes The Banquet Place the perfect spot for your group to watch a sporting event and celebrate.
Of course, there are lots of people who have their wedding receptions there too – it seats 500+ people, like I did.
Maybe if the Bills do really well this season and there are some playoff games to have a big party for I can use it for that. Here’s hoping!
The Banquet Place TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
You can find all of the latest looks for your kitchen at Maedl’s Woodcrafts, like the newest colors in wood stains pictured here.
Lots of folks are updating their kitchens with these new stains that have a very new and modern look and we have them at Maedl’s Woodcrafts. We also have a showroom with samples so that you can see what the colors look like on wood to eliminate the guesswork when picking out colors for your kitchen cabinets.
Come into our showroom and let us show you how great the latest colors and styles will be in your custom-made Meadl kitchen.
Maedl’s Woodcrafts
MaedlsWoodcrafts.NiagaraBuzz.biz
33 Mechanic Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
At Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness, 4437 Main Street in Gasport, we believe that your health is your most valuable possession. Our approach to health and wellness is two-fold: relief care and wellness care.
What is relief care?
When many people seek care in our office they have one goal: relief. So that’s where we start! During this initial stage of intensive care, we have several obligations:
Uncover the underlying cause of the health problem and suggest a care plan to produce the fastest results possible.
We also offer ways patients can participate in their recovery and we explain the value of post-symptomatic wellness care.
What is wellness care?
We encourage our patients to achieve the highest levels of health they can. Through educational opportunities (like this website), we hope to communicate the value of ongoing chiropractic care. Our desire is to see our patients abandon the prevailing sickness care model of health (waiting for symptoms and then taking action), in favor of the emerging wellness model.
Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness has been providing quality chiropractic care in Niagara County since 2006 and our office is now open 6 days a week.
Call us at (716) 772-2200 to find out more about how you can take advantage of all that chiropractic has to offer.
Patt has done a great job promoting my small business, Barker Chocolate Box. She has a great sense of words and her timing on the Niagara Business Buzz site is outstanding.
Her site, Niagara Buzz, gives you the best bang for your buck. Keep up the Great Work, Patt!
Thank you, Cindy for this unsolicited compliment about Niagara Business Buzz. It is the best bang for your buck – just $100 for the whole year of promotion.
I would be happy to let you know how you can get your business on board. Contact me at info@NiagaraBuzz.biz.
Not only can you see improved traffic to your website, you can use your Niagara Buzz web directory listing as a website if you do not have one.
Every post on the Buzz is Twittered and we post on Facebook. That’s why it’s the “best bang for your buck”.
It’s a burning question – what can I give (insert name here) ? I can’t think of a thing!
Luckily for you, there is The Candle Nook LLC, 409 Main Street in Medina, where you will find something for everyone. There are tons and tons of scented candles in just about every smell you can think of. From the kitchen, wine cellar, ocean beach, fresh meadow, pine forest, to Elf Sweat and Duck Fart, it’s at The Candle Nook.
We also have soaps, lotions and some fabulous antique items in our large shop where the store has been divided into sections that feature the different scented candles in all colors. It’s not only a fun place to explore, you are sure to find a gift candle for anyone. And when you are done with your shopping, we have an area to relax in with a fireplace, couches, reading materials and perhaps a treat where you can unwind from your busy time finding a great gift at The Candle Nook.
The Candle Nook LLC
409 Main Street
Medina, New York 14103
Phone:(585) 798-3888
Did you miss the Christmas Open House at Barker Chocolate Box, so you didn’t get a chance to enjoy all the great homemade candies, cookies, fudge, chocolate barks and other treats? Of course there is always the Open House that takes place for the Easter holidays, and also by appointment but there’s another option.
You can order our products at any time using our online shop. We also sell our products at Apple Blossom Florist, 530 Main Street in Medina, NY, which is open all year round. Get your flowers and candy in one stop for your special one!
Find us on the Niagara Wine Trail too. Barker Chocolate Box will have a display this year in January and February at Honeymoon Trails Winery, 4120 Ridge Road in Lockport that is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m Stop there and get your goodies for Valentine’s Day and enjoy the winery while you’re there.
Attendance: Julie Maedl, Vonda Westcott, Mary Ann Stroka, Susan Pearson, Cindy Meal, Janet Lyndaker, Patt Fagan
Agenda Items: The annual dinner meeting in January was discussed. Darrell’s Place is the location and it was decided that Wednesday, January 25th will be the date beginning at 6 p.m. with a cash (wine/beer) mixer with dinner being served at 6:30. An invitation to all business association members will be sent out soon with all the details. As in the past the association will pay for half of one members dinner per business. Guests are at full price. Payment is due in full when reservation is sent in. The dinner will include a selection of main menu items, a potato, vegetable and choice of soup or salad, beverage and a sundae for dessert. The cost this year is $14 per person ($7 for one business member). Plan on attending and networking with fellow association members. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other business owners.
Welcome to Cindy Meal. Cindy has opened the Lamp Lighter Gallery & Studio at 16 Main Street, Middleport. Stop in and see her gallery.
The is no morning breakfast meeting in January due to the annual dinner meeting on January 25th at Darrells’ Place.
ANNUAL DINNER BUSINESS MEETING – DARRELL’S PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH 6 P.M.
Repectfully submitted,
Julie Maedl (filling in for Ann Busch)
Don’t get left out in the chill! Stop in for a goodie when the wind blows and snows start falling. Not only will this delectable snowman make you forget all your troubles, the warm, tasty soups we serve daily will keep you toasty too. (And we have a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections too.)
COFFEE COINS AVAILABLE – TREAT SOMEONE
When you want to share the joy you have discovered at the Alternative Grounds Caffe, you can purchase some of our signature Coffee Coins to give away. Your friends can use them in the shop for a nice warm tea, coffee, latte, espresso, or anything they want and it will be your treat.
While you are in the shop, ask to see our beautiful banquet room upstairs, where we have been hosting loads of parties and celebrations and the rave reviews from our guests are warming our hearts!
And it is the perfect time to visit Always Christmas, 4440 Central Ave. in Gasport, where you will find the largest collection of Christmas items all in one place. It doesn’t matter if you are still looking for that perfect little something, that signature gift that just shouts, “Christmas Joy!” or if you have completed all of your shopping and just want to shop for all the wonders of the season, Always Christmas is the store for you.
The reason it is called Always Christmas is because the shop is open all the year round to celebrate the Christmas spirit. It is the perfect shop to take your children to see items from Christmas past, present and yes, even future. Perhaps you would love the retro items that will bring you back to times gone by, or maybe you love the modern lighted and moving things – it’s all there to enjoy and purchase for your own personal Christmas experience at home.
GREAT GIFT IDEAS
Not sure what to get someone? We always have ideas at Always Christmas because there truly is something to tickle everyone’s fancy. Stop in and see what we mean. Whether it’s a tree ornament, a lawn ornament or a lovely keepsake item, if it is full of the warmth and cheer of the season, you can find it at Always Christmas.
Always Christmas
4440 Central Ave, Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2611
Darrell’s Place has Sam Adams Winterfest, It goes with a meal and is available for a limited time as it is one of Sam’s “Seasonal Ales”.
Darrell Serves Wine and Beer
Now you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer and ale at Darrell’s Place in Middleport. Order yours with your lunch or dinner entree and you can enjoy it in our newly remodeled dining room in one of Darrell’s signature stemware or mugs.
Catering Available For Your Event
Call us to find out how Darrell’s Place Restaurant can make your party super easy and special! Darrell will work with you to create a menu for your event that will suit your budget and please your palate.
Fort Hyde Kennels was the place for a wonderful winter walk on Saturday, February 4, 2011.
Winter Wonderland Dog Walk
Dogs and their owners took a brisk walk outside through the paths at Fort Hyde, 8513 Ridge Road in Gasport, and got some great exercise and a had a great time.
Sarah Reed, Fort Hyde’s trainer, had the idea that included two loops around the trail and time for hot cocoa around the campfire at the end of the outing.
If you like to take time for your dog and enjoy the outdoors, perhaps you would be interested in the activities at Fort Hyde Kennels like Yappy Hour. Yappy Hour is where the dogs get together and play outdoors in an area just for them as their owners look on. It takes place on Saturdays at Fort Hyde and you can call (716) 772-2356 to learn more.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Did you ever wonder about acupuncture? While it’s been around for about 5,000 years, it is somewhat new to Westerners.
To learn more about acupuncture, watch this video to learn how it works, how it can restore your health and vitality. This video can be found on the points-acupuncture.com website, from the office of Stacey Austin.
Points Acupuncture is located in two offices, one in Newfane and one in Amherst.
Stacey Austin will share information about acupuncture such as the fact that it is a very safe, painless and effective holistic treatment, in which, very fine, sterile, disposable needles are inserted into specific areas of the body, called acupoints, along energetic pathways, called meridians. The acupoints are selected based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM theory.
Acupuncture is used to treat pain (ANY kind, acute OR chronic, including injuries, headache and PMS), to quit smoking, for facial rejuvenation, gynecology/fertility issues, allergies, anxiety/depression/stress and to increase immunity, for example.
We invite you to watch the video at the link above to see what a treatment is like or to call us at 628-3802 to schedule your appointment.
Points Acupuncture
2658 No. Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: (716) 628-3802 Or Christopher Family Chiropractic
350 Alberta Drive Suite 204
Amherst, NY 14226
Not sure what you want for Christmas? Maybe you are not sure what to get your lovely lady for Christmas? You might find your answer in the Mills Jewelry Catalog.
Christmas Gift Ideas Galore
There are so many items that will tickle her fancy in the Mills Jewelers catalog, that you will have a difficult time deciding which item to choose, but not to worry! Mills staff is ready and waiting to help you find the perfect gift – just ask us for our help.
Something Blue And Sparkly Might Be Just Right
In addition to what’s in the catalog, the store is brimming with rings, necklaces and more for your gift giving. Perhaps a beautiful pendant would be the right item like this one pictured in this post? It is a 18k White Gold pendant with 62 brilliant round diamonds and two pear diamonds framing a beautiful seafoam greenish blue tourmaline. Fits perfectly in any stocking. It’ is $2759 at Mills Jewelers, 51 Main Street in Lockport.
This is just a sample of the breathtaking jewelry available at Mills Jewelers so be sure to click the link above to view the catalog online and stop in to be bedazzled in person. In fact, the talented folks at Mills Jewelers are setting diamonds all day long right up until Christmas Eve. So if you are not all set for Chrismas yet, head over to Mills Jewelers, where last minute doesn’t have to look it!
Mills Jewelers
51 Main Street
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: (716) 433-6456
The pets might enjoy a nice grooming for Christmas or perhaps a new chew toy?
Call Florence at Eclectic Acres, 8838 Ridge Road in Gasport, because she offers pet grooming for your cat or dog.
Get your cat or dog looking, feeling and smelled neat and fresh with a trip to Eclectic Acres – call for your appointment and we can schedule you when it’s convenient.
Call to schedule your pet grooming at Eclectic Acres at (716) 807-8894
And Florence also has some pet products like new toys, flea products, leashes, collars and more to replace that old and worn item your pet has been wearing for ages. Pets like a new look too!
Eclectic Acres
EclecticAcres.NiagaraBuzz.biz
8838 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 807-8894
The Road to Green is Orange Using the technology of Today
STIHL has made significant investments in research and development to address our environmental footprint. We are proud that our product line features some of the best available technologies and some of the cleanest-running outdoor power equipment available today.
STIHL products have built a reputation on the development of the number one selling brand of chain saws worldwide. We offer a selection of models with low emission, fuel-efficient engines. That’s why Middleport Tractor at 86 Telegraph Road in Middleport carries the fine line of STIHL products.
Come in and see what STIHL offers in their extensive selection of emission-free electric models, including trimmers, chain saws, blowers and hedge trimmers. Look to STIHL for continued efforts in environmental responsibility, using some of the best technologies available today to help make a greener tomorrow.
Again, we have many of the STIHL products and loads of information about them at our new and remodeled showroom at 86 Telegraph Road in Middleport.
And in addition to the STIHL line of products, we also carry fine mowers from Walker, Snapper, Snapper Pro, Big Dog and Poulan Pro so we are your complete outdoor equipment store.
Enjoy this great holiday cheesecake recipe provided by Vonda Westcott, Independent Consultant for The Pampered Chef. And when you are in need of any of the useful and amazing items from The Pampered Chef, call her to order or visit her online shop!
Crust & Filling
14 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (1 1/4 cups/300 mL finely crushed)
2 pkg (6 oz/175 g each) white chocolate, chopped
4 pkg (8 oz/250 g each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Double-Strength Vanilla
4 eggs, room temperature
Sauce & Garnish
1 cup (250 mL) 100% pomegranate juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
Sweetened whipped cream, pomegranate seeds and white chocolate curls (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°F). For crust, lightly spray sides of Springform Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Break cookies in half and place in Manual Food Processor; cover and pump handle to form very fine crumbs. Press cookie crumbs evenly over bottom and slightly up sides of pan. Bake 8 minutes. Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack.
For filling, place chocolate in Large Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1-1 1/2 minutes or until mostly melted, stirring every 30 seconds with Mix ‘N Scraper®. Place cream cheese, sugar and vanilla into Stainless (4-qt./4-L) Mixing Bowl; beat on medium speed of electric mixer just until incorporated. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition just until incorporated. Add chocolate; mix just until blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 55-65 minutes (see Cook’s Tip) or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken (center will firm as it cools). Turn off oven; open oven door slightly. Let cheesecake stand in oven 1 hour. Remove pan from oven to cooling rack; remove collar from pan. Cover cheesecake; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
For sauce, combine juice and cornstarch in (1.5-qt./1.4-L) Saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; pour into (2-cup/500-mL) Prep Bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
For each serving, drizzle with syrup and garnish with whipped cream, pomegranate seeds and chocolate curls, if desired.
Yield: 16 servings
Cook’s Tips: For best results when baking this cheesecake, use a water bath to create a humid environment, which helps prevent the top from cracking. Fill Rectangle Baking Pan halfway with hot tap water; place on bottom rack of oven. Place cheesecake on middle rack of oven. When cheesecake is done baking, open the oven door slightly and let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven over the water bath.
To make chocolate curls, place two squares of baking chocolate on a piece of Parchment Paper; microwave on HIGH 10 seconds. Using Vegetable Peeler, create curls from softened chocolate.
When your back goes out or you pull a muscle, you look for what can relieve that pain. Try Biofreeze – it’s cryotherapy.
Yes, that sounds like Austin Powers-like stuff, but it is the use of a unique analgesic to relieve pain. It is greaseless, stainless and has a vanishing scent. And it’s NOT available in retail stores.
Biofreeze was developed by a botanical chemist, Dr. Danne King, from an herbal extract from a South American herbal shrub. Applied topically, it relieves sore muscles, back, neck and shoulder pain, arthritis symptoms, painful ankle, knee, hip and elbow joint pain and muscular strains.
Have questions about Biofreeze? Call Dr. Aaron Pazik at Gasport Chiropractic to find out more and to purchase Biofreeze. You can also ask about how chiropractic can help you deal with any of the above conditions that are causing your pain.
Some dog lovers are really loving this service that can include nail painting, a moisturizing treatment for your dog’s pads and an herbal facial.
(These same pet lovers are discovering that Fort Hyde Kennels also has an exclusive line of pet health supplements – just ask us about them and what they can do for your pet.)
They offer grooming by appointment so please call Fort Hyde Kennels to schedule your pet’s grooming. And at Forty Hyde, they groom all breeds, so large, small and mixed breeds are always welcome.
Let us do a complete makeover with your pooch. Call to book an appointment with Anna at (716) 772-2356.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
Now your dog can have their own birthday party celebration with four of his or her best friends at a Birthday Party at Fort Hyde Kennels, 8513 Ridge Road in Gasport.
For your party, your pet and company will enjoy a cake in either chicken, bacon, peanut butter or beef jerkey flavor, games, music and decorations for $45 plus tax. And if you would like to add some fun extras like a swim (seasonally, of course) or a doggie bag with a toy and biscuit, that can be arranged too. Just call us to book your party or to ask questions about how much fun pets have at our birthday parties.
And don’t forget that we offer a wide range of training classes, we do pet grooming and doggie day care – just to mention a few of items from our complete line of pet services.
Fort Hyde Kennels
FortHydeKennels.com
8513 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2356
And it is coming! Don’t let this unusual warm December weather lull you into forgetting what it’s like to clean your car off after a big storm. Get this great shovel/scraper combo and be prepared.
What a great gift item this is for the teens in your house who never think farther ahead than what’s for lunch – give them this great wood handled shovel with a Poly-D grip combined with the scraper you need to clean off that windshield, and you can rest assured that they have what they need when the snow flies.
ONLY $9.99
And the best part is that it’s ONLY $9.99 and available at Spalding Ace Hardware in Lockport or Standish-Jones Hardware in Gasport. That’s such a great price that you might want to pick up one for yourself too. Maybe even your in-laws – remember it’s the season of love! Show you care with this practical item that just might save you a phone call, if you catch my drift!
Spalding Ace Hardware 215 Davison Road
Lockport, New York 14094 Phone: (716) 433-8155 And check out:
Standish-Jones Building Supply
and
Always Christmas
4440 Central Ave, Gasport, NY 14067 Phone: (716) 772-2611
Whatever you need to promote your business, you can most likely find it in Summit Print & Mail’s fabulous catalog. And the best part is that you can find it and order your items online.
That’s right. Just go to www.summitprintmail.logomall.com and find the perfect items for your business. You won’t believe the choices and new promotional items that are available. You won’t believe how good your logo and business name will look on them either.
And if you order by November 30, you can get 10% off your order. (Details here)
Count on Summit Print & Mail for your other printed items too like postcards, newsletters, flyers, brochures and business cards. We can print and mail your items to your customers and can help you find your target audience with our direct mail services. We can do it all for your business – create, print and mail your items to your targeted customers.
Call Cookie at 433-1014 and ask about what Summit Print & Mail can do for your business. Conveniently located on Old Beattie Road in Lockport, NY or visit us on the web.
Summit Print & Mail, LLC
SummitPrintMail.com
6042 Old Beattie Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 433-1014
Check out some of the new hardware selections available at Maedl’s Woodcrafts, 33 Mechanic Street in Middleport. Not only are there new wood finishes available in the latest colors, but there are also new hardware selections like these for example, to choose from as well.
Now there are even more ways to have the most unique and custom made kitchen possible. A kitchen from Maedl’s is made by hand, from scratch! There is nothing out of a box from Maedl’s Woodcrafts, and your own unique kitchen will be designed to fit into your existing kitchen space, allowing Maedl’s to give your the optimum spaces for your kitchenware, tableware, etc. along with the great look of a custom made kitchen. The cabinets out of a box from the big box stores can’t claim that. And people are always so surprised that our prices for this type of superior kitchen aren’t much more than the big box stores. Ge the most bang for your buck when it’s time to redo your kitchen.
When you are ready for your own custom kitchen with the latest colors and styles that will fit your space and your taste, call us at (716) 735-7631.
Maedl’s Woodcrafts
MaedlsWoodcrafts.NiagaraBuzz.biz
33 Mechanic Street
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7631
At Amy Hanssen Training Center, 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road in Middleport, we offer riding lessons for all levels of riders. Whether you hope to just simply take lessons or if you are a horse show enthusiast, our riding program will fit your needs.
We proudly offer quality, top of the line lesson horses at the Amy Hanssen Training Center. You will learn about the safety, comfort and challenges involved in horse riding. The Equine industry will instill self-confidence, responsibility and courage to all.
What Are Lessons Like?
Lessons at Amy Hanssen Training Center are available as private, semi-private or as 1/2 hour lessons. Students are instructed in all phases of horse care, grooming, saddling and riding.
Lessons are available for Western Riding, English Riding and Jumping. And because we offer both indoor and outdoor arenas, we have our lessons offered throughout the whole year.
Call us at (716) 735-7988 for more information and to ask any other questions you might have about the Amy Hanssen Training Center, our Summer Horse Camp or our other services.
In addition to herbal medicines, Points Acupuncture, 2658 No. Main Street in Newfane, now carries a pediatric tincture herbal medicine that is in an easy-to-administer liquid formula that is given with a dropper. It makes it easy for parents to administer and easy for kids to swallow.
Stacey Austin of Points Acupuncture, says that this herbal medicine for kids is helpful with kids that have allergies, ear infections, the cold and flu, asthma, wheezing, a dry cough, sore throat, tender teeth, insomnia, an upset tummy and even bed wetting.
Have questions? Call Stacey and ask to learn more about it.
And for the adults, Points Acupuncture also carries a quality line of nutritional supplements for all your health care needs. In addition, you can also get Biofreeze, a natural remedy that you can apply topically for aches and pains.
Points Acupuncture
2658 No. Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: (716) 628-3802 Or Christopher Family Chiropractic
350 Alberta Drive Suite 204
Amherst, NY 14226
Not only will you experience a wonderful number of physiologic benefits of massage, but you will also enjoy some great physiological effects taking place all over your body with a hydromassage from Gasport Chiropractic & Wellness, 4437 Main Street in Gasport. Call today to get your hydromassage and feel more relaxed as you give your body some great benefits like those listed below:
Physiological Effects of Massage
Increases local blood supply to soft tissues, muscles and joints.
Increased drainage and reduction of swelling in soft tissue, muscle, and periarticular regions.
Muscle relaxation and reduction in muscle guarding.
Increased venous and lymphatic return augmenting reduction of edema.
Prevents adhesions and fibrosis in muscles, ligaments and contiguous tissues.
Decreased tendency towards muscle atrophy during long periods of immobilization or disuse.
Pain reduction and interruption of pain sensation cycle resulting in increased ease of mobility.
At A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas, not only do we raise our own animals and host visitors, but we also have a great farm store full of alpaca products.
Our alpaca farm store has alpaca hats, scarves, gloves, stuffed animals, sweaters, yarn and rovings.
One of our most popular items are our gloves, and if you look at this red pair you can understand why. Not only are they super soft and warm, they are super cute.
Visit our online farm store and see the many other colors of alpaca gloves that we offer and you can make your purchase from the comfort of your own home!
If you would like to visit with your group, just give us a call to make arrangements.
Many a Sunday do I join the crowd at Darrell’s Place, 90 Telegraph Road in Middleport, for a delicious breakfast. There is always something new on the Specials Board and the choices are all served hot, fast, and fresh from some of the best waitresses around.
(I should know, I go there on a weekly basis.)
Their business lunches are fast and delicious too, which I really appreciate, but let me tell you more about breakfast at Darrell’s.
Whether you’re an early riser, feeling like a bite after church, or just plain hungry, swing on into Darrell’s and try anything off of his mouth-watering breakfast menu that you can check out online at www.darrelsplaceinc.com. His apple walnut pancakes are to die for, and the Darrell’s Western omelet with feta cheese is – well, it’s making my mouth water right now. And if you go away hungry, you haven’t eaten all of what’s on your plate because serving portions are very generous.
Breakfast begins at 5:30 AM Monday through Saturday, and 7 AM on Sunday.
Darrell’s Place Restaurant
DarrellsPlaceInc.com
90 Telegraph Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 735-7252
Whether it’s a beloved pet or a favorite cartoon character, Woodman Farms of Middleport NY can knit you a soft and warm replica that is fun and warm to have and to hold.
Handmade – Hand knitted Toys by Woodman Farms
You provide our replica artist with photos of your dog, cat, horse, or any animal, and my hand knitted toy replicas are sure to bring on a smile and warm the heart.
Here is one customer’s own dog, Sohpie (on the right, of course!) and her handmade replica – that doesn’t shed!
Call Woodman Farms at (716) 510-6707 today to arrange for your pet to meet it’s replica maker!
Woodman Farms
WoodmanFarms.NiagaraBuzz.biz
Middleport, NY 14105
Phone: (716) 510-6707
The Amy Hanssen Training Center offers a full care boarding facility. Our Boarding Program provides you and your horse daily feeding, stall cleaning, and turnout.
We invite boarders to take advantage of the facilities and programs that we have to offer at our 9063 Chestnut Ridge Road, Middleport location. Boarding is available to any persons owning a horse with up-to-date vaccination.
We also offer lessons in all styles of horseback riding, and we have practice riding and trail riding as well at the Amy Hanssen Training Center.
Both Amy Hanssen and Virginia Beaton from the Amy Hanssen Training Center have over 25 years experience and are both AQHA professional horseman. They are both members of several breed associations and participate in numerous riding disciplines through both instruction and competition. Let this pair help you with your horseback riding or horse boarding needs. Call us for more information at (716) 735-7988.
If you need a new and fresh idea for a birthday party, special celebration or just something fun and different for your friends, then you can call the folks at Our Farm, 7610 Ridge Road in Gasport and schedule your group to come and take a hayride in the woods on the many trails through Our Farm.
This is a great way to experience the beauty of nature as you pass through woods, pastures, hidden hollows and see all kinds of animals, plants and more.
Your group can ride on our specially designed hay wagon as you explore, and when you come back, you can enjoy a meal of Billy’s Beef from Maggie’s Kitchen – we’re pretty well known in these parts for our fabulous beef on weck.
Our Farm
7610 Ridge Road
Gasport, New York 14067
Phone: (716) 772-2697
Looking for the perfect place to hold your celebration?
Well look no further. The Banquet Place located at the Middleport Fire Department at 28 Main Street in the Village of Middleport is the perfect place for any event.
With seating capacity for over 500 people, ample parking, caterers license and our beautifully remodeled party room, The Banquet Place at the Middleport Fire Department is the perfect location for weddings, anniversary parties, graduation parties, company parties, sports celebrations and more. We have folks to cater your event or you can arrange for a caterer to come and take advantage of our full and ample kitchen to prepare and serve your food at your party.
Call us anytime to book your party, celebration, wedding, anniversary or organization’s fundraiser – we’re the perfect spot!
The Banquet Place TheBanquetPlace.NiagaraBuzz.biz
28 Main Street
Middleport, New York 14105
Phone: (716) 628-1361
Now that summer is over, there is plenty of time to look into getting a new lawn mower. You know that once spring comes, it gets rather busy keeping up with the lawn but now you can take your time and make the best decision about a new mower.
One of the best is the Walker line of mowers. Why? Because Walker means fast, easy, beautiful mowing.
We bet you didn’t know that Walker Mowers are distributed worldwide to over 28 countries. They can be seen on the lawns of castles in Europe, parks Down Under, international State Houses and a number of other exclusive properties throughout North America, but most often you will find them being used by family-owned mowing businesses like Middleport Tractor in Middleport all around the globe.
We have brochures and a many Walker Mowers at our new and remodeled showroom at 86 Telegraph Road in Middleport. Stop by to look one over, pick up some information or go online to www.walkermowers.com to learn more. In addition to the Walker Mower line, we also carry fine mowers from Snapper, Snapper Pro, Big Dog and Poulan Pro in addition to having the complete line of STIHL products in house as well.
Call us or stop by to learn more about how we can help you select the best mower for you needs.
While you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, don’t forget chocolate.
That’s right, dark, milk, orange and white chocolate. Especially with white chocolate confections from Barker Chocolate Box.
Maybe you like white chocolate covered popcorn? Or perhaps white chocolate fudge? Or even vanilla fudge with cranberries or peppermint bark? These are just a few of your favorite things that can be just the right touch for Christmas from Barker Chocolate Box.
And now you can order online and have your chocolate gift shipped to you or to that chocolate lover on your list.
Stock up on your white chocolate candy from Barker Chocolate Box at the Apple Blossom Florist in Medina where you can find the sweet treats from Barker Chocolate Box while shopping for decorations for your holiday home.
There are real and silk flower arrangements, wreaths and ornaments as well as table arrangements that would be the perfect complement to some chocolate for your party hostess or a hard-to-please person on your Christmas list.
When I visited the farm store at A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas, 10314 Johnson Road in Middleport this weekend, I wanted to buy one of these adorable sweaters for kids – but I have none on my list!
There were a great selection of sweaters for little boys and girls in every color made from an alpaca blend so they are just as soft and warm as they are cute. Each one is different too – they have their own designs but they are all so cute, it’s hard to pick one that you like best.
And to my amazement, these amazing sweaters are only $22! How I wished I had someone to buy one for. I settled for some reversible mittens in teal and cream and some warm boot inserts and socks made from – of course – alpaca!
And if you use the coupon from Niagara Buzz’s coupon section for A Stroka Gene-us Alpacas, you can save 10% on your purchase. Nice.
The farm store is open Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM or by appointment.
Did you know that 80% of germs are spread through the hand. This new FDA approved, lemon fresh hand sanitizer is able to kill 99% of germs that are commonly known to cause illness.
Get this item to promote your business. It comes with your logo and info on it and is very reasonably priced.
The convenient 8ml bottle allows you to carry it anywhere. The hand sanitizer is in gel form and it is completely waterless, leaving hands feeling refreshed without leaving a sticky residue, and is completely refillable.
It Comes In: Black, Blue, Frosted, Green, Navy, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow
This is just one of the many outstanding, new and different promotional items available from Summit Print Mail’s promotional item website. Visit and see what’s new today.
Floral Accents, your North Tonawanda Florist, announces their new website!
It features Photo Galleries with the gorgeous brides and grooms with flowers by Floral Accents in their wedding section, their heartfelt sympathy arrangements, pictures from proms and parties and a great new way to purchase your items online for delivery.
The Shop section of the site really shows off the wide selection of gorgeous floral arrangements and provides you with options to suit your needs. There are shop sections for flowers during each of the seasons, for everyday occasions, sympathy, proms and parties and of course – weddings.
And if you check out the Specials section, you will find the “Word of the Week” that can offer you $5 off of your $45 purchase at Floral Accents.
You’re invited to explore the Floral Accents website, designed and created by MPFweb.com and see what’s blooming for you. You can call Floral Accents at (716) 743-9159 to order by phone if you prefer – we don’t forget that Floral Accents can deliver your flowers too.
Floral Accents
877 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
PHONE: (716) 743-9159
The Sweet Sixteen Cafe baked and decorated some special fancy cutout cookies for the royal wedding a while back. This is just a sample of what the talented bakers at Lockport’s Sweet Sixteen Cafe can do. If you have a special event and have a special request, you too can have your cookies baked up for your event. Talk about the royal treatment!
Not only will your specialty cookies taste great, they will have great taste because the bakers at Sweet Sixteen Cafe in Lockport are so talented with the tasty.
You can be sure that your specialty cookies will be dressed up very smart and will be fit for a king. Or a prince. Or a commoner with great taste.
These fancy cutout cookies would also be great for folks who need something for an anniversary or retirement celebration. What a great way to tell someone in your office that they are royally appreciated!
Sweet Sixteen Café
SweetSixteenCafe.com
16 West Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (716) 439-1616
Sometimes you just need to give your pet a bath and you don’t have the time. That’s when you just call us at Eclectic Acres to schedule your pet’s grooming. We make them clean and sweet and you can just pick them up when they are done.
Eclectic Acres has both quality care and reasonable prices for grooming and for boarding of your dog or cat. And don’t forget your pet gets a complimentary bath when they stay with us for 3 or more nights. It’s great to pick up your pet and head home from your trip knowing they are clean and groomed.
And speaking of boarding, we take pride in offering you and your pet a small and comfortable home-like kennel. We are family run and take care of your pet as though it were our own.
Eclectic Acres
Phone Number: (716) 807-8894 8838 Ridge Road
City, State: Gasport, NY 14067
Teacup Farm has been in business for the last five years in Barker, NY providing local with delicious milk. We hold a NYS permit to sell unpasteurized milk, both cow and goat milk.
