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Dry-brining a turkey is the way to go. Russ Parsons knows it, we know it, the American people know it. Salt with sage and bay leaves is an addition you may wish to make. Sage-bay leaf salt recipe here. It […]
A little wood-fired pizza before a little absurdist theater? Not absurd at all. Irene, Kris, Boo and me… and a couple of Margheritas. Delishy, and lots of fun. The play? Glad to have seen it, with some of the best […]
Yes, folks, we still have some tamales left from last Christmas dinner! Good news is, they’re vaccum sealed and, frozen, can last up to a year. They were no worse for the wear. In fact, they were quite delicious. Related […]
A twist on the classic, a recipe from Audrey Saunders. Perfect Parallel 12 ounces Lairds apple jack 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth 4 dashes angostura bitters Shake vigorously and strain into chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish […]
OK, I’ve now been to Ippudo enough times to go completely off-menu. We ordered all three of the special appetizers, and all were top-notch. Turkey buns: Octopus: And clams. All fantatsic. Related posts: Back at Ippudo Already! Ippudo Midtown: […]
Before seeing the magnificent Mark Rylance perform the title role in Richard III. Onion soup and Shakespeare? Why not! Related posts: Quick Supper: Frittata Quick Barbecue Sauce Pre-Theater Supper at Chez Napoleon Supper at the Standard Grill
A treat! Trae was in town! And indeed, he’s moving to town, so he’ll be here even more often! We couldn’t be more thrilled to hear that Trae found a job and will be moving to New York sooner than […]
After a trip to the Design Within Reach warehouse sale, we stopped on our way back at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus for a few things and a quick stop at Whole Foods. For lunch, we hit Bobby’s Burger […]
Over at Small Bites, we have embarked upon the Manhattan Project! If you follow Small Bites on Instagram (link to Small Bites Instagram here), or Twitter (@small_bites) you may have noticed a certain hashtag flying around some evenings: #manhattanproject. For the […]
There was a forest fire along the ridge of Clausland Moutain, which separates Nyack and Orangeburg. By the time we woke up the morning after it had started, smoke was lingering in the air — and in our house. Luckily, […]
I’ve heard there have been lines out the door for the pizza at The Parlor, David DiBari’s new restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. But I went a couple of Thursdays ago: there were plenty of open tables and it was easy […]
Having the day off, and it being a Thursday, I headed downtown. Oh that coffee. Oh, those pancakes. Related posts: Breakfast at the Art Cafe Breakfast at Art Cafe Breakfast at the Art Cafe Nyack Garden Club Plant Sale and […]
I guess I’m officially really and truly a mom now. I made cupcakes and took them to Samantha’s day care for her birthday. I wasn’t sure what kind of cupcakes I was going to make, but then Megan asked me […]
A stuffing adapted from the new Suzanne Goin cookbook, “The AOC Cookbook.” We served it as recommended in the book, with grilled pork chops and poached cherries. Make cornbread. I like this recipe here. Take 6 cups of it and […]
Yes, Roost again! That little corner seat by the bar is a perfect, er, perch, if you don’t mind the pun. With Jessica along for the meal, it was the perfect combination of terrific food and great company. Brussels sprouts […]
Having jar upon jar of Sour Cherry Preserves on hand, I did not follow this recipe exactly. I will give you my version and her version, just in case you don’t happen to have several dozen jars of jam in […]
The first braise of the season: our favorite brisket recipe, shared with a couple of our favorite people. It’s the kind of recipe you can pull together, even while you’re working. (OK, I was working at home, but still. It’s […]
After just one visit to Roost, we were eager to get back. Dinner was even better this time around, if that’s possible! Pays d’auge sour: brandy, maple syrup and lemon juice: Like a Sidecar, but with soft edge. Caesar […]
Heading to a Broadway show with an out-of-towner? Only one place to go these days: Ippudo. SCF fans will recognize most dishes here (previous Ippudo coverage here and here), so we’ll just go with a visual post this time. But […]
Wow! Who knew!? The last time we went to Maura’s Kitchen, it was to pick up some terrific roast chicken takeout. This time, we’re sipping pisco sours and guffawing over how delicious the ceviche is. Yes, it appears that Maura’s […]
Karen is visiting from Australia, and spent a quiet weekend with us here at the farm. First outing: Chappaqua Farmers Market for Doughnation Pizza (not pictured) and pumpkin picking (pictured). Here are a few sweet pics. Related posts: Chappaqua Farmers […]
Karen arrived from Australia on Friday night, and we immediately set about pouring cocktails and serving snacks. Sidecars, natch. These particular snacks, though, are the completely delicious, utterly addictive cheese palmiers from La Tulipe in Mount Kisco, a gift from […]
An easy Monday night supper to send Sarah back to Texas. Related posts: Barrel-Aged Negroni for Cocktail Hour Fourth of July Supper: Smoked Ribs and Chicken The Les Paul Trio at The Iridium in Manhattan Putting Up Cabbage for […]
For the final outdoor movie of the season, we decided on sci-fi: the latest Star Trek. Boo, Tasha and Shannon gathered round the screen, blankets on laps, and we said goodbye to Sour Cherry Farm Paradisio in style. Until next […]
Celebrating Hunna’s birthday at one of our favorite places with two of our favorite people: Boo and Sarah. The pizza, as usual, was outstanding. A wonderful, light, airy crust. Proscuitto and arugual topping: Sarah and Boo! Goat cheese fritters: Fennel […]
Book club meets infrequently enough that Sarah has been able to particpate in the last two gatherings. For this October edition, she was the proctor for Tenth of December by George Saunders, which, on Jan. 3, 2013, was called, in […]
We do love a farmers market, but it’s awfully nice to have a farm stand nearby, too. We get corn at Dr. Davies Farm all summer long, and, come fall, it’s chockful of apples. Simple, humble, so real, so good. […]
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Irene and I made an unusual, but delicious, choice for pre-theater supper this time around: we stopped for dinner at the Filling Station on 9W on the way down to the city, intead of eating when we got there. Pizza […]
A few pics from a warm Wednesday at twilight. Pear tree, loaded: Joe Pye, in full bloom: Bees (and toes): Sour Cherry Farm theater: A beautiful limelight blossom: Related posts: Update on the Garden: Phlox, Butterfly Bush, Hydrangea, Cosmos and […]
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.
