An Amanda of All Seasons

Like a sip of sweet southern tea on a warm summer day, it’s hard to have a bad day after having a conversation with Amanda Lane.

Originally from Standord, Kentucky, Amanda has called Saratoga home for nearly a decade. For most of that time, she has worked at Valley Foods & Liquors where she greets everyone—especially children—with a beaming smile.

“About two weeks from the time I moved in [to Saratoga], I got my job here and I’ve been here ever since,” said Amanda. “I love working here. I love the people and talking recipes with people.”

As if her sunny disposition wasn’t enough to make her st...