Author: Liz

family

Bringing Sam Home to Sour Cherry Farm

What a fabulous day.We brought Sam home from the hospital and introduced her to her new home. More after the jump. Related posts: Welcome to the New Sour Cherry Farm The Concept Tree at Sour Cherry Farm Sour Cherry Farm […]

family

Samantha Grace

Samantha Grace was born at 3:07 p.m. November 14, 2011 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. She was 8 pounds 14 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Lots more photos can be found on this post here. Related posts: […]

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Redecorating the Farm

In preparation for Sam’s arrival, we had to turn the guest room into a nursery. A cascading effect took over the upstairs at the farm, and we ended up with two new dressers in our bedroom, new bookcases in the […]

cooking

Steel-Cut Oats for Brekky

A delishy breakfast at the Farm this weekend: Steel-cut oats with maple syrup, pears, apples and milk: Related posts: Sunday Morning Brekky: Pancakes with Apple Crisp Sunday Morning Brekky: Eggs with Arugula, Tortillas and Salsa Apple-Pear Crisp Cocktail Recipe: Applejack […]

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Lunch at Lanie Lou’s in Blauvelt

You’d never expect to find great food in a strip mall near the railroad tracks in Blauvelt. But there you have it. At Lanie Lou’s, they roast their own turkey, bake their own bread and make desserts from scratch. And […]

family

Halloween at the Farm

Greg got our usual box’o’hats and dressed up for the kids. Leigh and Sondra, suffering from a power outage after the storm, stayed with us for dinner and an evening on the pull-out sofa. We had leftover brisket. Yum! Our […]

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Sarah and Wilson’s Visit

After Grandmom’s funeral, Chris had to leave, but Sarah and Wilson spent the weekend. We did some baby chores around the house: Wilson and Greg set up the cribs and the swings and the bouncy seats; Sarah taught me how […]

recipes

Recipe: Moroccan Beet and Kale Salad

A few years back, I produced a recipe contest at The Journal News called “Locally Grown.” We had lots of great entries and narrowed it down to four contestants, who particpated in a Top Chef-style cookoff. All of the finalists […]

bees

Bee Class at Stone Barns

We took our third and final bee class at Stone Barns. We always learn a little something, even if the class is geared toward absolute new-bees. Get it? New-bees? Related posts: Bee Class at Stone Barns Drinks at Blue Hill […]

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Breakfast at Mimi’s Plate in Tappan

We love Mimi’s Plate in Tappan. The food is so darn delicious. My breakfast burrito and Greg’s breakfast sandwich were a real treat: Related posts: Breakfast at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth Breakfast at Parc Restaurant in Philadelphia Breakfast at […]

entertaining, family

Baby Shower No. 1: At the Ranch

Sondra and Linda hosted a beautiful baby shower, complete with afternoon tea, scones and cupcakes. We opened presents and even played parlor games. It was so sweet and an honor, well, to be honored. Related posts: Christmas Eve at the […]

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Dinner at Baumgart’s in Nyack

Greg’s prayers have been answered: We now have good Chinese food in Nyack. We couldn’t be happier that Baumgart’s, a Chinese mini-chain from New Jersey, opened at the bottom of Main Street across from O’Donoghue’s. Finally!  A place that makes […]

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Breakfast at Didier

Sounds like it should say Breakfast at Tiffany, doesn’t it? Not quite as luxurious, but every bit as special. No photos of the food today, but here’s a look at the cast. Liz and Susan: \ Related posts: Nyack Garden […]

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Cocktails and Supper with Susan

Any friend of Boo’s is a friend of the Farm. And that’s how we got to be friends with Susan, Boo’s friend from Phoenix. After just one night of cocktails and dinner at the Farm, we felt like we’d known […]

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Ribs at Bailey’s in Blauvelt

You know what? The barbecue ain’t bad there. Related posts: Recipe: Braised Short Ribs Fourth of July Supper: Smoked Ribs and Chicken Lunch at Frank: Hot Dogs of All Kinds Bobby’s Burger Palace: This Burger is Crunchified!

entertaining

Goatherd: Let the Great World Spin

Our book club met at Irene’s to discuss Tom’s pick: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. Since the book was set in 1974, Irene made an aspic. Of course she did. Related posts: Goatherd Book Club: The Heart […]

cooking

Pasta Supper

Another winner with penne, sausage and basil: Related posts: Early Supper: Pasta with Uncle Greg’s Tomato Sauce Sunday Night Pasta Supper Saturday Night Supper: Pasta Bolognese with the Neighbors Saturday Night Supper by the Tree: Aviations, Pasta and Roasted Chestnut […]

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Ramen at Rai Rai Ken

Ever since I picked up a copy of the first issue of Lucky Peach magazine, which was completely devoted to ramen on every page, I’ve been craving a bowl. I finally got my fix at Rai Rai Ken, an excellent […]

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Sips and Snacks at Vandaag

We had a date with Team America. The movie. And the best part? It was a sing-along. Those of you who know the words to some of the songs in that movie probably understand: that’s bound to be a lot […]

outings

It’s Decorative Gourd Season

Those of you who read McSweeney’s can finish that sentence, I’m sure. (Link here in case you don’t know what I’m talking about.) Yes, it’s our annual visit to Shimpf Farm. Gourds, pumpkins and the like. Related posts: The First […]

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Wine and Pizza at Battonage

Being in Pleasantville for a showing of Casablanca at the Jacob Burns Film Festival, we  decided to give the new wine bar, Battonage, a try. It’s a nice alternative to the other restaurants in town, which are either pubs or […]