Sugar to the Rescue

Yes, it's been a full week since I've blogged, the longest I've gone in 4 years, but restoring one's regular sleep pattern back from a 12 hour Malaysian time difference is no easy feat. It took Monster caffeine energy drinks and saccharin-coated desserts from Nina's Sweet Shop to shock my body back to normal.

While showing off Bolton Landing and Lake George to my city-slicker friend this week we pulled over briefly for desserts at a 50+ year old treasure on Canada Street, across from the Lake George post office. This little gem has recently undergone a brilliant make-over with new floors, fresh goods and an ever-welcoming team of friendly faces.

The historical tin ceiling and tin panels on the walls still remain. And, the glass display cases are filled with goodies like their world-renown salt water taffy, gooey fudge and purple rock candy. We couldn't decide so we chose the lot along with a slice of chocolate decadence.

Owner, Patty Kirkpatrick Patenaude, greeted us with offerings of her specialty - a crunchy treat of candy-covered almonds and caramel popcorn. I drove home as wide awake and vigilant as a night owl. Time difference restored!