Sour Cherry Farm

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 some, too! Sarah, Sari and Brian, and the kids, after… Read More →

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 an overview, from the Cloisters Web site: The Cloisters museum… Read More →

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 with Sarah, Mae, Jane and Les Gilberts Supper with the Whole Gang Saturday Supper at The… Read More →

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 Family Supper on the Porch Supper in the Orchard

Lobster rolls and oysters at the Clam Bar. Yes, summer is here. Related posts: Lunch at Clam Bar at Napeague Clam Bar at Napeague Louie & Johnnie’s Cheesesteaks and Clam Bar (Fellini) Fish Farm at Napeague

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! Here’s a slideshow of day one. Related posts: At the Beach… Read More →

We went to see our new neighbor and friend Mario the Magician perform in the city, and to Mae’s great amusement, she was chosen as a helper during the show. Well, criss-cross, applesauce! (Sorry about the blur, but it was dark and we were far away.) Here’s a video of… Read More →

A couple of pizzas, a little chicken parm… how can you go wrong? Especially with dining companions such as these:   Related posts: Pizza at the Mountain House Mountain House with Grandmom Dinner at Hudson House in Nyack Great Pizza at Polpettina in Eastchester

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, we had chicken and yummy salad, along with fruit and… Read More →

Sarah and the girls have arrived. We came home from the airport and had supper at the farm. Hot dogs and “torn” for them; leftover lobster rolls for us, eaten later.   Related posts: Lobster Rolls for Supper Cooking for One: Lobster Rolls Christmas 2011 at the Ranch Red Hook… Read More →

Christmas 2011 came to a close with a pork tenderloin dinner and a delicious chocolate dessert from Didier Dumas. Chris was truly in love. Related posts: Christmas Eve at the Ranch 2010 Supper at the Ranch A Delicious Post-Holiday Dinner at The Cookery Sunday Supper at the Ranch

I must have walked past the main branch of the New York Public Library a hundred times, but I’ve never been inside. Today, that all changed. We took in the sites, including those famous lions, a Gutenberg Bible that was on display inside, and, of course, the Rose Reading Room…. Read More →

Yes, we’re back. We thought it would be a fun spot to take Sarah and Chris and the kids. Indeed, it was! We got a table by the ice rink and sat under the heat lamps, enjoying burgers and soups. We even got to see Boo, who was able to… Read More →

With just two children opening gifts,the living room at the Ranch got just as trashed as if all seven adults and three children were participating. The joy of giving! And afterwards, we had a reprise of what is sure to become an SCF winter classic: Joan Nathan’s brisket (recipe here)…. Read More →

For a little holiday diversion, we took the kids to see the butterfly exhibit and the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Oh how Mae hoped a butterfly would land on her hand. Alas. Everyone, however, was sufficiently wowed by the T-Rex and his cousins on… Read More →

Sarah and Wilson and the girls arrived late on Boxing Day. We’ll open the presents tomorrow. Today, Mae and Jane just really want to meet “baby cousin.” And after the kids went to bed, Sarah had some alone time with Sam: Related posts: Christmas Eve Supper 2011 Margaritas and Tamales… Read More →

We’ll get back to food in just a moment folks. Indulge me in one more round of fun photos from the lake. (Don’t forget, the motto of SCF is “Eat. Drink. Live.” We’re doing some living!) Swimming with Wilson, Sarah, Mae and Jane: Related posts: Lake View from the Cabin… Read More →

There’s nothing quite like the stillness of the lake just before sunset. So on both Wednesday and Thursday, we ate super-early and were able to take a dip in the water and a nice spin around the lake before dark. A few highlights below – then two slideshows, in case… Read More →

Folks, I promise to get back to cooking and recipes in a few posts. For now, indulge me in a few photos for posterity’s sake. Here’s the family having a few drinks after the evening’s round of game playing. Here’s a look.   Related posts: Welcome to The Cabin! Games… Read More →

Greg cooked down a bunch of fresh, local tomatoes according to the recipe for The Sauce, then after it was tossed with penne, we topped the dish with fresh heirlooms and basil. And we served it with the hit of the week, Shaved Zucchini and Fennel Salad from Eating Well… Read More →

After a few days of trying and ending up skies akimbo with mouthfuls of water, Alexis finally mastered waterskiing. She took her first spin on Thursday morning, July 7, 2011, and went all around Sale Creek further than we experienced skiiers can ever handle. Go Lexi! Related posts: Back at… Read More →

The Waggoners were up a lot earlier than the rest of us one morning, and decided to go up to the top of the hill to pick blackberries from the briar. They came home with a bundle. Mae’s already a little tired from the whole experience. Related posts: Pastel Vasco… Read More →

Greg smoked ribs and chicken and Wilson prepared a fireworks show. The rest of us enjoyed the fruits of their labors. Related posts: Fourth of July Supper: Steak, Corn, Beans and Bread. How American of Us! Sunday Barbecue with Bob’s Smoked Chicken and Pork Supper: Hickory Smoked Chicken and AB’s… Read More →

Jane relaxes on the lounge chair before her breakfast is served. Related posts: Saturday Morning Breakfast Supper with the Kids at Umami in Croton Breakfast at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth Breakfast in Boston: Eastern Standard

We met my folks after church for some Tex-Mex eggs and tortillas. quite liked my chilaquiles. Though no one had a breakfast margarita. Related posts: Brunch at O’Donoghue’s with the Ranchers Easter Brunch at the Hudson House Sunday Supper with Grandmom and the Ranchers: Burgers, Wedge and Corn Salad Back… Read More →

It being fall in New York, we figured it was time to get pumpkins. Mae is a very good pumpkin-picker-outer. Related posts: No related posts.