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Thanksgiving 2019

A quiet one this year. I wasn’t feeling so hot. Here, Leigh engages in conversation. The turkey, which I forgot to photograph whole: Yep, that’s how off my game I was. Our New York state wines for the meal. Turkey, […]

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Ladies Night at Oratamin

It was an early night for me this year, but another great set-up for one of my favorite nights of summer. Related posts: Ladies Night at Oratamin Ladies Night at Oratamin Friday Night at the Farm: Frittata, Blue on Blue […]

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Dinner at Oratamin

A day of fun in the sun. On our way to O Club! Relaxing by the pool. Dinner with Joe and Suzie! Grilled swordfish! Related posts: Oratamin Supper Oratamin Winter Social Ladies Night at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social

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Super Bowl Sunday

Irene joined us for a very meaty Super Bowl this year. We started with soup with green beans and mushrooms, topped wit a dollop of sour cream. Then, we reheated some Dinosaur wings and the last of our low-carb chili. […]

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Crazy Delicious Pot Luck

Megan had a a spur of the moment idea for a party, and those always seem to be the best, don’t they? Pot luck. One theme: Tropical. As in, make a dish that comes from a place that’s warm. The […]

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Bo Ssam Dinner Party

Longtime SCF fans may remember we’ve done a couple of bo ssam dinner parties over the years. Bo Ssam, a Korean-style roast pork shoulder, is an easy but impressive dish to serve for a dinner party. You just rub it […]

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New Year’s Day Open House

Suzie and Joe’s annual New Year’s Day Open House. We’ve covered this extensively over the years, and I’m pleased by that — because this year, they’ve announced it will no longer be annual! Related posts: Nyack House Tour To Hopper […]

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Reading of ‘A Christmas Memory’

Joe and Suzie hosted year’s annual reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” Now, you may recall that Joe and Suzie also host a New Year’s Day Open House, and they spend days preparing for it. So, they did the […]

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The Goodmans’ Christmas Party

Jessica and Ken did it again. A winner of a party to kick off the holiday season. A little embarrassing to have such crappy photos when visiting a photographer’s house, but what are you going to do? Related posts: Mary […]

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Cheese Ball!

We did it again. We made a holiday cheese ball. All you partygoers — you’re welcome! Here’s the recipe: Cheese Ball. Related posts: A Holiday Cheese Ball Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Cilantro and Pickled Onions Forests of the […]

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Thanksgiving 2018

Another feast day in the books. This year, we shared the holiday with Chris, Lexi, Suzanne and Alice. I think our menu was like a lot of people’s this year: we were inspired by the Times food section, which featured […]

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Saturday Night Supper

The girls are here! We serve shrimp with sesame mayo for appies.    And chicken over arugula with strawberries and feta: Kelli brought me some little lights to put in wine bottles! Related posts: Fried Chicken Saturday Night Supper Saturday […]

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Memorial Day Party

It was so much fun two years ago, we decided to to it again. A Memorial Day party to kick off the summer. We provided the chicken. Guests did pot luck sides. I photographed the setup to get approval from […]

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Passover Seder

I am always so honored to be included in Irene’s Passover Seder. It’s become an occasional spring ritual, and I look forward to the reflection, the company, and, let’s be honest, most of all, the food. The guest list is […]

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A Super Bowl Feast

A delicious feast — oh, and a little football, too. Joining us were Irene, Ken, Jessica, Sadie, Henry. Buffalo Cauliflower in lettuce wraps: The game: Kris and Tom were supposed to come, but illness felled them. Tom sent along his […]

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Impromptu Dinner with Friends

A nice invitation from our friends Jeannine and Will, who brought together four families for a pot-luck on a random Sunday evening. Such a welcoming home! Hunna with wine. Fun at the table. After reading Gabrielle Hamilton’s essay on dinner […]

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Happy New Year!

It was a quiet New Year’s Eve at home this year, with Lexi. We watched a movie — was it Dunkirk? — and when it was over it was about 10 minutes til midnight. So we watched the ball drop. […]

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‘A Christmas Memory’ Reading

It’s fruitcake season, Buddy! Time for our annual reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” Irene hosted this year’s reading. Cheers, I! A sweet vintage version: After the reading (and the tears), the food (and the laughter): A wonderful Christmas tradition. […]

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Saturday Night Parties

We double booked this Saturday night, with a Pig Roast at Oratamin and a fundraiser for the Nyack Parks Conservancy at Laura’s house on the Hudson. Both were super-fun. Rose at the club. For the last time this year. Ken […]

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Church Garden Fundraiser

As get-together for a fundraiser for the Columbarium. This year’s theme: Tapas. There is albarino, obvioulsy. Party throwers: Various tapas, including Manchego and membrillo. Mussels escabeche: Beautiful church. Sondra, with a little history lesson for the group. Washington Irving Ivy. […]

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Sunday Supper at the Farm

Supper with the folks at the farm this Sunday. Only a few pics, but tomatoes are still a big part of the program. Snacks: Drinks: Tomatoes. Steak was also served. Good times! Related posts: Sunday Supper at the Farm Labor […]

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Dinner Party at the Farm

We welcome Kris and Tom back from Africa with a patio party, and they bring gin from Malawi! But first, an afternoon at the pool. A butterfly rests on my leg: My rose. Clams + prosciutto and pickles. Some recipe […]

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Ladies Night at Oratamin

The second annual ladies night at Oratamin was a blast! Last call for kid swim: s Snacks: Cocktail tables out of stumps. Conversation areas: Lights are pretty. Ladies who swim. Umbrella, just in case it rains. Pavilion. What fun! Related […]

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Afternoon at the Pool

Fun times with Kelli at the pool. Loa’s birthday ice cream! Patriotic G&Ts. Related posts: Relaxing at the Pool Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Afternoon at Oratamin

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Party at Kris and Bill’s!

Kris and Bill threw a Fourth of July barbecue, and the food, of course, was excellent. Marinated chicken. Sausage. Spanakopita. Salads. Unfortunately, I did not photograph said food. I did, however, photograph Bock’s hot dog Tshirt: And Samantha in an […]

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Supper with Suzie and Joe

A fun night with friends on the porch’t. A supper of salmon, squash and snap pea salad with radish. Lots of laughs with Suzie and Joe. Suzie and Joe:   Suzie’s lovely sides: Supper. In a bowl, of course. Related […]

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Saturday Steak Supper

Kris and Tom are heading to Africa! A supper on the patio before their Big Trip. Irene brought Stone Barns produce, of course. I lit the lanterns and spread the Bambi blanket for Sam. Hello, friends! Hello, friend. Beautiful food. […]

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Neighborhood Party at Faye’s

A low-key, laid-back, super-fun barbecue at Faye’s, where the kids can play in her big yard and the adults can relax and catch up. Children!   As you can see in the photo below, Jessie brought out the good camera. […]