Sour Cherry Farm

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Choosing Flowers for the Porch

Every year we start out with beautiful hanging baskets on the porch, and by the time August rolls round, the flowers aren’t blooming and the leaves are looking ragged. Greg thinks it’s because I’m buying full-sun plants for a shady spot. I’m thinking that the full-on sun that comes in... Read More →

Touch My Monkey!

My hunna, my baby and her monkey. I’m reminded of a Beatles’ lyric. Related posts: Where’s Monkey? A Quiet Weekend at the Farm Super Bowl Sunday: Wings, Boo and Baltimore

I’m With You in Rockland, Where You’re Madder Than I Am

Part III of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” speaks directly to Carl Solomon, who spent time at Rockland Psychiatric Hospital. Whenever we pass by, I’m reminded of it. A few lines of Part 3 of Howl: Carl Solomon! I’m with you in Rockland where you’re madder than I am I’m with... Read More →

First Harvest of 2013: Radishes For Mother’s Day Supper

There’s nothing like pulling the first harvest out of the ground and serving it, moments later, to guests. These radishes have a nice bite, too! Related posts: The Sour Cherry Harvest Dinner at Harvest on Hudson The Farm’s First Pear Harvest Supper with the Neighbors

First Cocktails on the New Patio: Gin Gin Mules

Gin gin mules. For Mother’s Day. And to think, a year ago, when we broke ground, we had no idea what we were in for: Patio Project 2012. The recipe for Gin Gin Mules is here: Gin Gin Mules. Related posts: Gin Gin Mules Update on the Patio: Front Walks... Read More →

Mother’s Day at the Farm

I’ve been quite lazy with my photography lately… apologies, readers! I don’t even have photos of the Mother’s Day celebration we put together, and it was an impressive menu with homages to many mothers: Hamburgers (with a nod to Grandmom, of course) Stella’s Potato Salad (Laurie, your mom can cook!)... Read More →

The Farm Gets New Plants

Patio project complete, it’s time to get planting! We’re looking to make the patio feel cozy, and also to block the late summer’s brutal sun, which shines directly on the patio as it’s setting. A tree, then — sour cherry, of course — to block the setting sun, and a... Read More →

Sam Says “Bebe” And Other Accomplishments of an 18-Month-Old

Bebe? Bebe? Bebe? Her newest and most used word these days. She also loves playing with bebe and her “hah” (hat). As she turns 18 months — a year and a half? Really? — here are a few other things that melt my heart. She’s picked up on the intonation... Read More →

Margaritas on the Porch

And why not! Cinco de Mayo has come and gone. Summer can’t be far off. Related posts: Recipe: Hibiscus Margaritas The Porch Season Has Begun! Margaritas and Tamales for Christmas Supper 2011 Family Supper on the Porch

Sarah’s First Communion

Sarah O’Donnell made her first communion Saturday and we all celebrated with a backyard barbecue at Kelli’s. Speidies, brought from Vestal! Yes, please. Sarah with her cake! Related posts: Rory’s First Communion Velo and OVI with S&W and K&P Our Godson Hugh Turns Four! Hugh Turns 5!

Birthdays Supper at o lar

Kris and I have known each other for quite a while now, but it was only last year that we realized our birthdays were just two days apart. So like Kelli (May 5) on my right, Kris is to my left (May 1). Kris, Tom, Irene, Hunna and I celebrated... Read More →

If It’s May, It Must Be Julep Season. Here’s a Mint Julep Recipe for a Crowd

Julep season is upon us, friends. Days of Derbys (and birthdays) can’t be far off. This recipe for Mint Juleps for a Crowd serves four and you can double or triple it, even. Mint Juleps for a Crowd 1 big bunch mint, tops cut off and reserved for garnish 1... Read More →

Sardi’s Before the Show

Hunna and I hit Pippin Wednesday night (highly recommended!) and had just enough time to sneak in a drink at Sardi’s before the show. A Manhattan for him, a pinot grigio for her. And one of our favorite stars, Kermit the frog, below: Good times. Related posts: The Les Paul... Read More →

Cute Sam

Just hanging on the porch, pal-ing around. Related posts: Cute Shirt Cute Clothes at Buttercup & Friends The High Chair Moves Outside The Porch Season Has Begun!

Trees in Bloom at the Farm

Our Sour Cherry and our Pear, in view from the new patio. A vision in white. Related posts: Snow So High You Can’t See The Sour Cherry Trees Spring at the Farm: Forget Me Nots, Asparagus, Apples, Black Currants and French Tulips Iron Chef Sour Cherry Farm: BLT Edition Ready... Read More →

Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince

SCF fans may remember when we first planted these Toyo-Nishiki flowering quince way back in 2009. They are now enormous and beautiful. Related posts: Spring at the Farm: Quince, Crocus, Daffodils and the Planting of Sweet Peas Update on the Gardens: Cherries, Chives, Columbine, Iris, Peonies and More Reporting in... Read More →

Random Pics from April 25

Samantha “helps” Daddy water the garden, and mom takes in a Broadway show, Orphans, with her Godfather David Rubin, visiting from Virginia. Our life, in pictures. Related posts: Samantha in the Church Garden Concert in the Park The Gates are Up, and Samantha Is Not Happy Samantha at the Pleasantville... Read More →

Family Supper at Cassie’s in Orangeburg

We haven’t been doing too much dining out with Sam lately, but we thought we’d give it a shot on an early Sunday evening. All went well, though I must admit I was busy enough during dinner to forgot to photograph the main attraction: the pizza. It is very good... Read More →

All Local Supper: Scallops, Greens and Polenta

From the Palisades Farmers Market: Scallops from Pura Vida Fisheries on Long Island and Greens from Blooming Hill. We paired with polenta from Wild Hive and had ourselves a lovely local supper. Related posts: Sunday Night Supper: Scallops Saturday Night Supper: Pork Chops and Polenta Cooking for One: Saturday... Read More →