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An Easter Egg Hunt Video

We had a little video contest at work, and this was my entry. I hope you like it! Related posts: Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, of Course On the Hunt for Blueberries Easter Supper at Annie and Bob’s Easter Dinner No. 2: The O’D's

Spring at the Farm

A look at the baby lettuces, spring flowers and bulbs that are popping up all over the farm! Related posts: Spring at the Farm: Forget Me Nots, Asparagus, Apples, Black Currants and French Tulips Spring at the Farm: Quince, Crocus, Daffodils and the Planting of Sweet Peas The Snow Finally... Read More →

Brunch at Irene’s

Irene’s house was a playpen on Saturday morning, with three little rug rats running and playing and toys strewn all about. The occasion was a lovely brunch for friends. Irene put on a beautiful spread as always: a delishy bread pudding, potatoes, salad and yogurt with oranges. Of course, me... Read More →

Beautiful Tulips

Small Bites won an award for best blog from the New York News Publishers Association! And to say congrats, the contributing bloggers sent me this gorgeous bouquet of tulips. They’re stunning. What a wonderful gift. Related posts: Spring at the Farm: Forget Me Nots, Asparagus, Apples, Black Currants and... Read More →

Spring!

Is it really here? We are hopeful. Related posts: Spring at the Farm: Asparagus, Apples and Sour Cherries The Snow Finally Melts and We See Signs of Spring at the Farm Spring at the Farm: Quince, Crocus, Daffodils and the Planting of Sweet Peas Spring at the Farm: Forget Me... Read More →

On the Hunt for Blueberries

We’ve decided to take down the blackberries that we so dutifully planted three springs ago. They’re just too darn onery. And a lot of work. Blueberries, on the other hand, are a lot less work: prune them in the spring and harvest them in the summer. Done. That about suits... Read More →

Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, of Course

Four families gathered at Kelli and Patrick’s for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, kids dinner and a big ol’ plate of ham. We started with bloody marys and smoked salmon pizza and ended with lemon-chocolate tart. All was delicious! Related posts: Easter Dinner No. 2: The O’D's Pineapple Bake Recipe... Read More →

Pineapple Bake Recipe

We started talking at work about what we make for Easter supper, and three people on the staff said they always make this Pineapple Bake recipe from the Silver Palate cookbook. It’s especially delicious with ham! Megan, our new food writer, says she even adds bourbon. That sounds like a... Read More →

Porch Opener: Sidecars Outside, Then a Fire

On the first evening warm enough for a cocktail on the porch, we headed out, blankets in hand. We sipped sidecars as long as we could stand it, then headed in and built a fire in the living room to take the chill off. Well, we’ll be sweating soon enough,... Read More →

Matt’s 40th Birthday Party at the Pearl River Hotel

All Matt wanted for his birthday, he told Vanessa, was to hang out, have a few beers and play some pool. The Pearl River Hotel it is, then! A bunch of his friends raised a glass in honor, and a grand time was had by all. The pics: Related posts:... Read More →

Farm Cleanup!

After spending all last summer with a big pit in the backyard (aka building our patio), we can’t wait to enjoy time out there this summer. The first warm day this spring, and we are already dreaming of moonlit dinner parties and glasses of wine during twilight twinkling with fireflies.... Read More →

Homemade Ramen

Hunna made up the recipe and didn’t write it down, but that’s OK because he’s still perfecting it. Let’s just say it was almost as good as it looks. Related posts: Cocktails and Homemade Soup How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock Ramen at Rai Rai Ken Breakfast on a... Read More →

Soup Dumplings at Noodle+ in White Plains

Since Samantha and Greg were heading to HMart to do a little grocery shopping, we decided to meet for lunch in White Plains. Sam couldn’t stop saying “num num” to the soup dumplings at Noodle+. We all felt that way about the soup dumplings. They are the best I’ve... Read More →

To Quote the Great Eric Clapton …

Nobody Knows You, When You’re … Related posts: The Great Nyack House Tour The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Blaze Another Great Meal at Barcel More Great Grub at Cafe Barcel

St. Patrick’s Day with Kris and Tom

As they did last year, Kris and Tom put together a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day feast complete with corned beef and cabbage (and other delishy vegetables), many mustards and Irish Soda Bread made from Tom’s great grandmother’s recipe. Here’s a look! On the way over: Hi kids! Playing with... Read More →

Reading Poetry

Hunna and I had a nice Friday evening of cocktails and poetry by the fire. We read some of our old faves and a few new ones, including by the Poet Laureate of the United States, whom Greg had the pleasure of interviewing and profiling in this article for Arrive.... Read More →

Dinner at Bistro Cassis in Manhattan

We and the Ranchers headed to the city to see the fabulous production of “Ann,” written by and starring Holland Taylor. We can’t recommend it more highly. We also took Mary’s recommendation for dinner at a Cassis, a bistro nearby Lincoln Center. Everything was scrumptious, and we’d wished we’d had... Read More →

Coconut Tea Cake

Baking with Sam! I like making little sweets for Samantha. I don’t mind that she has a little sugar now and then, especially if it’s something I’ve made at home and I know exactly what went into it. This coconut tea cake is a great example. Sure, it has sugar... Read More →

Thai Chicken Curry

A Thai Chicken Curry recipe that Samanatha adored. It’s easy to make and only uses one pot. Except for the rice, of course. Delishy. Try it! From Bon Appetit. Of course. Thai Chicken Curry 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 4-ounce can or jar yellow curry paste 3/4 pound carrots, peeled,... Read More →