Sour Cherry Farm

I’ve been quite lazy with my photography lately… apologies, readers! I don’t even have photos of the Mother’s Day celebration we put together, and it was an impressive menu with homages to many mothers: Hamburgers (with a nod to Grandmom, of course) Stella’s Potato Salad (Laurie, your mom can cook!)… Read More →

We had a little video contest at work, and this was my entry. I hope you like it! Related posts: Easter 2013: Ham, Potatoes and Pineapple Bake! And Family, of Course On the Hunt for Blueberries Easter Supper at Annie and Bob’s Easter Dinner No. 2: The O’D’s

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 and harvest them in the summer. Done. That about suits… Read More →

Four families gathered at Kelli and Patrick’s for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, kids dinner and a big ol’ plate of ham. We started with bloody marys and smoked salmon pizza and ended with lemon-chocolate tart. All was delicious! Related posts: Easter Dinner No. 2: The O’D’s Pineapple Bake Recipe… Read More →

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 look! On the way over: Hi kids!   Playing with… Read More →

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 in Boston Lunch at Cheese Boy in the Palisades Center

We did have a few flurries and even a couple of inches earlier in the season, but this was the first time Sam really got outside to explore the snow. I must say, she seemed confused. A few more pics, after the jump. Related posts: Snow at the Farm: So… Read More →

Each December, Irene’s sister, Carol, comes visiting from Chicago. We usually get the chance to celebrate her birthday in style, and for us, with luck: a dinner birthday party prepared by Irene. And we’ve celebrated enough birthdays with Carol now to know that there will always be a special present… Read More →

It’s been a long time! A year! But Pete and Jeannine were in town for Thanksgiving and we were finally able to catch up with them again. We had our SCF usual: Roast chicken. Yes, a little gravy and a little kale never hurt anyone! A few more pics, after… Read More →

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

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

I promised on my Pinterest page: I will make this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake recipe! Here it is. Not hard at all and well worth the 20 minutes it took. Sam even helped. Related posts: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe: Orange-Olive Oil Pound Cake With Thyme Recipe: Scallops with Orange… Read More →

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, A Barbecue in the Orchard The Les Paul Trio at… Read More →

Burrata, a restaurant in Eastchester, is named after the creamy, silky cheese: a combination of mozzarella and cream. And though there are several dishes that feature burrara, the star of the menu is the pizza. It’s cooked in a beehive-shaped wood-burning oven, gleaming and glittering in gold tile, with the… Read More →

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 →

Greg’s good friend Tony, whom he’s known since college but not seen for 20 years, was visiting New York. They got a chance to catch up, and we got a chance to walk the Highline and have a snack at Cookshop. Squash blossoms with purslane: Related posts: Cute Clothes at… Read More →

Sam got her first taste of the swimming pool at Lake Nanuet. A great little spot, because the whole shallow end is about a foot deep for a long while, which makes it easy to hold a little baby! : Related posts: The Carnival Comes to Town BDoF: Met, Madison… 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 →

An adorable photo of Sam and Jane at their Music Together class. So sweet! Related posts: Dark Star Orchestra at the Tarrytown Music Hall Baby Shower No. 1: At the Ranch Presents — and Then Brisket with Polenta Christmas 2011 at the Ranch

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 →

We had a lovely day to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Boo came up and we went for a long bike ride. Then we had some burgers at the Filing Station (yes, again) and watched a little tennis. Then Greg and I called it an early night. Samantha was dressed appropriately,… Read More →

For our first picnic and concert of the 2012 season, Samantha fared very well indeed. It helps that other people love to take care of her. Thanks Kris! The menu was simple: chicken (Tom’s was excellent so we didn’t even bother with ours!) and two salads: ours with farro and… Read More →