Tag: greg

garden

On the Hunt for Blueberries

We’ve decided to take down the blackberries that we so dutifully planted three springs ago. They’re just too darn onery. And a lot of work. Blueberries, on the other hand, are a lot less work: prune them in the spring […]

Corned Beef
entertaining

St. Patrick’s Day with Kris and Tom

As they did last year, Kris and Tom put together a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day feast complete with corned beef and cabbage (and other delishy vegetables), many mustards and Irish Soda Bread made from Tom’s great grandmother’s recipe. Here’s a […]

family

Lunch at the Yard House

Give Sam a crayon and a few sweet potato fries and you can almost have an relaxing lunch. Almost.    Related posts: At the Yard House for Lunch Anniversary Lunch at Public House in Chattanooga Lunch at the Union Oyster House […]

singing carols
family, outings

Singing Carols

Linda and Alan had a Christmas party, and we all were singing carols by the piano. This, friends, is the reason your parents tell you to keep up with your piano lessons. Heed their advice! If only I had! The […]

Salty Dogs
cocktails, entertaining

It’s Salty Dog Season!

Salty Dog season has arrived! Our package of the most delicious grapefruits int the world arrived today, and we immediately set about making our favorite grapefruit cocktails: Salty Dogs. These are not the same as Greyhounds, which are made just […]

family

Happy First Birthday, Samantha!

Our little girl turned one. A few photos from the evening, after the jump. Related posts: Celebrating Greg’s Birthday with Lamb Shanks and Polenta The Gates are Up, and Samantha Is Not Happy Happy Sam! A Party for Scott and […]

family, outings

Cafe au Lait at Didier Dumas

A nice November morning, a spot of coffee in the brisk air. Good times. Related posts: Breakfast at Didier Lunch at Art Cafe in Nyack Outside at the Art Cafe on a Winter’s Day Breakfast at Art Cafe

cooking, family, outings

Halloween Hayride

Kelli and Patrick invited us along for a Harvest Hayride at the park in Irvington. The kids had a ball. Even Sam. Related posts: Halloween at the Farm Supper with the Kids at Umami in Croton Easter Dinner No. 2: […]

restaurants

Supper at o lar in Piermont

I think — I’m not absolutely certain, but I believe — that this is the first date Greg and I have gone on where we left Sam home with a babysitter. We have gone out and left her with a […]

outings

Visiting The 9/11 Memorial

With Karen in town covering the UN General Assembly, we thought it a good time to visit the 9/11 Memorial for the first time. We met her down there for a quick visit. Related posts: On a Hot Memorial Day, […]

outings

Member-Guest Golf with Kelli and Patrick

Kelli and Patrick invited us to play a twilight scramble of 9 holes during their member-guest. We nearly won the tournament… missed by only two strokes. Darn! Related posts: To Kelli and Patrick’s for Steaks Wild Card Saturday at Kelli […]

garden

Patio Update: The Rock Has Been Crushed

One problem we faced with our new patio: an enormous boulder in the center. We thought about building it into the design. (Maybe a water feature?) But in the end, we decided it was right smack dab in the middle […]

family

Last Concert in the Park

The last concert in the park, and also Sarah’s and the girls’ last night in New York. We made the most of it, though. What a wonderful summer tradition this has become! Related posts: Concert at the Park Concert in […]

restaurants

Dinner at Dinosaur BBQ

Let’s see: Somewhat near the Cloisters? Delicious food? Kid-friendly? Bingo: Dinosaur BBQ. That is my lovely combo platter with pulled pork, brisket and ribs along with salt potatoes and an iceberg wedge. Man oh man was that delicious. Sam had […]

outings

A Visit to the Cloisters

I’ve been trying to visit the Cloisters since, oh, probably the mid-1990s. Finally. We made it. Very happy we did, especially after seeing the gardens. And the unicorns. The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here’s […]

family

Saturday Supper at The Ranch

Family meal! We made chicken with apricots and peanut sauce and took it over to the Ranch for a Saturday supper. Good stuff, right Greg? Watermelon margies! What? Related posts: Supper at the Ranch Saturday Supper at The Ranch Sloppy […]

cooking, family

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 […]

family, travel

At the Beach, Day and Night

Our day at the beach. Our evening at the beach. We don’t do much, but it sure is fun. [wowslider id=”28″]   Related posts: Amagansett, Day 1 At the Beach in Amagansett A Day at the Beach Back at the […]

family

Amagansett, Day 1

We’re back in Amagansett for a week of beach life. A little beach time during the day. A little dinner for the kids. Then babysitter comes to the unit and we head to the beach for magic hour. Cheers! Related […]

family, outings

Another Concert in the Park

Somehow, while Greg was hauling dirt out of our driveway, he also found time to make Sour Cherry Farm’s signature dish, Hickory Smoked Chicken. He also put together a salad, following my instructions via text. And wouldn’t you know it, […]

cooking, entertaining, family

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 […]