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BLT with Egg: Genius or Outrageous?

What do you think of topping an already decadent BLT with a runny farm-fresh egg? I think it was genius. But maybe you think it’s outrageous? Whatever the case, it’s not an every day sort of meal. But when you […]

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Sunday Night Supper

Steak, tomatoes and corn. One of the great summer meals, don’t you think? And we started with lemon-thyme gimlets in the orchards by the pear tree.   Related posts: Sunday Night Supper: Mini-Thanksgiving Sunday Night Pasta Supper Sunday Night Supper: […]

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Family Supper at the Farm

The whole family — Grammy & Leighlo, Wilson, Sarah, all the cousins and us — enjoyed a summer meal at the farm. Les Dorkages: Related posts: Summer Supper in the Orchard at the Farm The Last Cabin Supper A Hot […]

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Family Supper on the Porch

The family got together for supper on the porch Thursday, and Greg and Sarah made a simple summer meal. Grilled sausages (soy ones for Lexi), watermelon-feta salad and the zucchini-fennel salad that was such a hit last summer. Lexi and […]

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Cooking for One: Lobster Rolls

Lobster rolls, corn on the cob and Doris’ Cucumber Salad. Mighty fine Sunday supper. For my lobster salad, I toss lobster with mayo, lemon juice, a bit of salt and tarragon. Or chives, if you must.   Related posts: Lobster […]

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Sour Cherry Galette

Well, it’s been tough to find time do a lot of baking. So this year, looks we’ll have just one sour cherry pie. And even that isn’t up to its usual standards. I’ve cheated and used puff pastry. The only […]

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Cooking for One: Egg Burrito

My version of the terrific egg burrito at Mimi’s Plate in Tappan. It’s made with eggs, avocado, cheddar and salsa. Related posts: Cooking for One: Saturday Night Supper Cooking for One: Salad With Chopped Pork and Snap Peas Breakfast at […]

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Salad Bar!

It’s clean-out-the-fridge leftovers night at Sour Cherry Farm. We’ve got chicken, radishes, leftover potato salad, greens and more. Help yourself to the fixin’s bar, folks! Related posts: Sunday Supper with Grandmom and the Ranchers: Burgers, Wedge and Corn Salad Recipe: […]

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Father’s Day Dinner

Greg grills some terrific pork chops, we serve them with two great salads, and Samantha joins us at the table for the first time. Welcome, Sam! Related posts: Dinner from the Harvest at Sour Cherry Farm Christmas Dinner at the […]

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Saturday Salmon Supper

Cooking for one this Saturday evening. An all non-local meal of CoHo salmon, corn on the cob from Georgia and potatoes from who-knows-where. The salmon, especially, was a big treat. Just delicious. Related posts: Cooking for One: Saturday Night Supper […]

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Leftover Lunch

A lunch of leftovers. Fruit salad, egg salad, chicken salad and pizza. Delishy! Related posts: Lunch at Haiku in White Plains Lunch at Pastis and a Walk on the High Line Lunch at Coppa in the South End Lunch at […]

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Burgers and Beans for My Birthday

A simple birthday supper at Sour Cherry Farm: Burgers and beans with some oven fries and a little salad. We started with cocktails, natch. Aviations for everyone! Related posts: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Burgers and Beans Sunday Supper with Grandmom […]

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Pizza Night in America

Dough from Old World. Greg’s homemade sauce. Mozz. Basil. Parm. Related posts: Iron Pizza Chef: Pizza Night in America Grilling Pizza on a Stone Pan Pizza from Old World Market Iron Pizza Chef, Battle IX

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Sheep’s Milk Ricotta Crostini

Just toast some bread, spread some ricotta, toss a few thyme leaves and drizzle a little honey. Yum. Related posts: Recipe: Lobster BLTs Cooking for One: Speck-Wrapped Scallops, Asparagus and Wave Hill Bread Recipe: Beef Bourguignon Flank Steak with Garlic […]

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Asparagus Season Has Arrived!

The farm’s first spears of asparagus are up! We harvested them and had them with a piece of absolutely delicious porchetta from Tarry Market. Porchetta, for those that don’t know, is pork loin seasoned with lots of herbs, especially sage […]

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Cooking for One: Saturday Night Supper

Greg may be at work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat well on Saturday nights here at SCF. I present eggs over easy with Schaller & Weber lardons, arugula from the garden and Wave Hill bread with lemon olive […]

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Grilling Season Opens at Sour Cherry Farm

And  just like that, winter is over. Skirt steak with Alton Brown’s marinade, baked potato and greens from the Palisades Farmers Market. With wedges of rosemary ring bread from Balthazar Bakery (also sourced at the Palisades Market). Related posts: The […]

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Cooking for One: Saturday Night Supper

Just because Greg is at work  on the weekends doesn’t mean I won’t occasionally be making something really great to eat on Saturday nights. This week, I went to the Palisades Indoor Farmers market and got some Long Island scallops […]

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Cocktails and Homemade Soup

For our Friday night by the fire, we had Perfect Manhattans made with Rittenhouse Rye and then settled in for a bowl of Greg’s terrific homemade soup. This is the third time he’s made the soup, so I think we’re […]

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Soup Angel

A bowl of homemade chicken soup and a sleeping baby, or, as Greg headlined it: “Soup Angel.” Yes, it’s another quiet weekend night here at the farm. And before supper, during playtime, Sam’s latest trick — grabbing stuff and putting […]