Malta Development Blog

During the California Gold Rush, early Chinese immigrants lacked the ingredients traditionally used in their cooking. According to the "Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America," they made do to create the now-American-staple, chop suey. After that, Chinese-American cuisine took a life of its own.

There’s an undeniable crispness in the air that tells you when Autumn is in full swing. It’s harvest time- the perfect opportunity to bundle the family in their sweaters and enjoy the Malta Ridge Orchard.

Every Autumn, families in Saratoga County swarm in droves to the Malta Ridge Orchard & Gardens for some wholesome family fun. Open year round, their farm offers a selection of naturally-grown vegetables, fruits and more. The cider donuts made with freshly-pressed cider are a fan favorite. Owned by David Bowman, Malta Ridge provides families and couples with the unique experience of picking their own fruit and reveling in a bucolic atmosphere.
 

Once winter comes, we’re all going to be spending a lot of time indoors. These houseplants not only add some much needed greenery to your day, but they also help improve your indoor air quality.

Plants save lives. In the '80s, NASA began research to study which plants helped purify the air in space facilities. With this knowledge in hand, we started filtering the air inside our own homes. Because citizens of industrialized nations spend up to 90% of their time indoors, air purification ranks as a top priority.

Just like an artist is inspired by a subject and frames it within a painting, you too can frame your home's magnificent view with countless draping ideas. Whether you have small windows in solid walls or full-height glass, most architects choose window placing based on views. Windows then become the portal to the outside world (gardens, woods, etc). If you want to showcase your view, adding stunning designs to your window can be the difference between a colorless view and an awe-inspiring vista.

Since its opening day in a parking lot in 1978, the Saratoga Farmer's Market has provided its local community with high-quality, organic, and delicious food from local farmers and producers. The market has expanded to a bi-weekly gathering at three locations featuring over 50 vendors.

Apple bobbing is a long-time Halloween tradition dating back hundreds of years. Sanitation and safety concerns have plagued this wholesome tradition in recent years, though. You could go through all the preventative safety measures like wearing goggles, sanitizing your water containers, and removing the stalks to prevent eye injury, but there is a better alternative that'll have your party guests raving for months on end.

For many, the road toward the American Dream includes buying a home of one's own. This isn't an easy road, however. Home purchases too often bring on unexpected worries not to mention your worst doubts and fears. Don't fret. Simple precautions prevent these fears from becoming reality; just make sure you've covered all the bases.

Decorating your laundry room involves having an eye for design and space. Just like garages, they can become a catch-all for miscellaneous knick-knacks. Just because you don't spend a lot of time in the laundry room, doesn't mean you can't make it look chic and organized.

What comes to mind when you hear the words "pine cone", "corn husk", and "pumpkin" in the same sentence? If you thought of Fall, you're on the right track! It's that time of year where your family and friends come over for some great-tasting food and wholesome festivities. It's your chance to decorate your home to go along with this autumn season.

The community of Malta plans to host a spirited theater production of "The Enchantment of the Beauty and the Beast," a perfect show for the whole family. Adapted from the fairy tale by Giovani Francesco Straparola and Madame Leprince de Beaumont, this magical performance arrives just in time for Halloween. As the story goes, a vengeful witch turns a selfish prince into a beast after he rejects her.