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As much as I’m known as the girl who loved Christmas, there’s really something gratifying — almost relieving — about putting it all away after it’s over. After all that crap those cherished decorations get wrapped in tissue paper and […]
We settled in for the first big snow of of the year with a couple of side cars and a few selfies. Here’s a look at a our nice warm evening by the fire! Brr! Related posts: Porch Opener: […]
After the cake came out of the oven, we headed out for a little fresh air. Finally! We walked downtown, and found that Harry’s was open, so decided to have a little brunch. Back home. Getting cold! Related posts: Lunch […]
May your 2014 be filled with blessings and joys! Related posts: New Year’s Eve at the Farm Happy Sam! Happy Hour at Pub 500 Happy Baby
It was a quiet night at the farm for New Year’s Eve. We heated up some Christmas brisket, opened a bottle of champagne and even stayed up late enough for a few fireworks. Thank goodness, the flu is finally over! […]
This season, we decided to hang the cards from ribbons like garland. Thanks to everyone who sent them! They brought a lot of cheer and joy to our home this Christmas! Related posts: Merry Christmas! Annual Reading of ‘A Christmas […]
A little greeting from down South, where Jane and Mae are writing signs and acting silly. Merry (or is that Mary!) Christmas: Related posts: Sunday Supper at the Sister Outpost Merry Christmas from Sour Cherry Farm Christmas Eve Eve Dinner: […]
On Christmas morning, I didn’t take many photos. Too sick! Sondra and Leigh came over, and Sam opened a few presents. This year, she received: a singing microphone from the O’Donnells; some card sets from us, including “crazy faces” and […]
Merry Christmas everybody! I’m sorry to say that SCF doesn’t have the extravangza of recipes and cooking posts that normally accompany this time of year. (Like in Christmas 2012, Christmas 2011, Christmas 2010…well, you get the picture…) I have been […]
Shannon and Tasha came over to give Samantha a gift, and so we cobbled together a supper to share: sushi from Wasabi and a soup from Sour Cherry Farm. Shan and Sam with a prezzy! Doing the Advent Calendar! Having […]
The first time (maybe?) we sit at the dining room table for a meal. In an actual chair! After a little peanut butter and jelly, we walk downtown for a bit, stopping at the library: And to look in a […]
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Well, she’s a little young yet. But she really likes what parts she can do! After a dreadful afternoon of crying, crying, crying, she settled down enough to quite enjoy a little rolling and cutting. We tried gingerbread. It was […]
An actually OK photo of the two of us! Out to dinner at Saint George in Hastings. Cheers! Related posts: Birthday Dinner at Saint George in Hastings Supper at Saint George in Hastings First Thanksgiving, First Dinner Party Our Final […]
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Samantha works on measurements to present her idea for a kitchen remodel: A walk around Congers Lake: Good times. Related posts: On a Sunday Walk with Sam A Walk with Sam and a Burger Supper Saturday Walk with Samantha […]
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Ok kids, we’re in. Jessica sent us the Elf, and we’re moving it about dutifully each night. Turns out, Sam is very interested in its whereabouts. She even says “Goodnight Elfie!” Related posts: Jessica Visits The Farm Brunch at Art […]
The 2013 edition of the Christmas Tree is another tabletop version. Samantha is just so grabby, we were worried it would come toppling down on top of her! Still a somewhat formidable size! And aftewards, a stop at the playground: […]
SCF fans will notice I’ve fallen a bit behind in my posts lately! I promise to catch up soon with Jessica’s visit to the Farm, Samantha’s birthday, a couple of trips to some great restaurants (including The Parlor in Dobbs […]
Little Sam, helping out on Thanskgiving morning. Recipe for Parker House Rolls coming! Related posts: Labor Day Sunday Supper: Lobster Rolls Lobster Rolls for Supper Cooking for One: Lobster Rolls Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, […]
Another new outfit for our little two-year-old! These, from her aunt Ann and uncle Bob. Thanks guys! Related posts: Sam Models Her New Clothes Carol’s Birthday Party at Irene’s Samantha’s Second Birthday Mom’s Birthday at Hudson House
The new table is proving to be quite a lot of fun, especially now that winter’s here and we’re stuck inside! Here’s Daddy, inspiring our budding artist. Related posts: Samantha’s Plane Ride Home Samantha in Minnesota Samantha Coos and Smiles […]
A few new outfits for her birthday! These from her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Angie. Thanks guys! Related posts: Samantha’s Second Birthday Cute Clothes at Buttercup & Friends Samantha’s Birthday (The Real One!) Lunch at Buster’s in Mankato
After years (years!) of renovations on their home, Tasha and Shannon finished a new dining room, bathroom and living room at their home, which we affectionately refer to as Stump Lane. To celebrate, they threw their very first dinner party. And what […]
An annual tradition here at SCF, we headed to the festival at the Russian Orthodox church a couple of blocks from the farm for our fix of stuffed cabbage, dumplings and sweets. We liked the cabbage rolls and the cakes […]
A little fun, a little work. Samantha’s new table: And Jorge and I are putting the garden to bed today: Related posts: Sunday Morning Play Samantha in the Church Garden Zinc in Charlottesville, Va.: Seasonal Farm-to-Table in an Old Gas […]
For Sam’s second birthday, I took carrot cupcakes with maple-cream cheese frosting over to Susan’s and had a little party with her day care friends. Rachel helped them with Pin the Tail on the Donkey and afterwards, we all headed […]
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My husband, Greg, and I are co-founders of SCF, which chronicles what we eat, drink and grow as we raise our daughter on a tiny plot of land in the Lower Hudson Valley.
