A great mashup between SCF and Stump Lane one night in early February. Shannon, inspired by a recent episode of Top Chef, made a batch of delishy fried chicken, and Hunna and I mashed up some ‘taers and gravy. The girls caught us up on their incredible trip to Paris,… Read More →
Well, she made it. I was surprised, but with only a little whimpering and a little rocking to sleep, Samantha made it through a supper of several courses of sushi. Yes, we sat down pretty early, but still! Tasha and Shannon took the photos of the food this time around… Read More →
The spring weather has arrived — at least temporarily. And so there I was, pruning the blueberries in the front with Sam in her newest neglect-a-tron — — and Tasha pops her head out the door. Feel like a cocktail? She says. Why, yes indeed I do, Tash. Thanks for… Read More →
Finally! The neighbors and I hadn’t really seen each other since the holiday season, and we finally got a chance to catch up. We walked down to Wasabi and had a lovely supper of sushi and other delishy Japanese foods, such as this duck dish: Related posts: New Year’s Eve… Read More →
Shannon and Tasha came over for drinks to toast the season. Even Srimp had her milk cocktail. Clockwise from the eggnog (with bourbon), champagne and milk. Merry Christmas, girls! Related posts: No related posts.
“Some things about a big storm to make you happy.” At least as long as no one gets hurt. And that seemed to be the case on Saturday night of Irene. The hurricane. Not the person. The warnings had been given: Metro North was going to shut down. Mayor Bloomberg… Read More →
Before Karen left, the Ausseis had to get a chance to catch up, and it was nice just to have an evening on the porch. We had a great summer supper of skirt steak, corn and tomatoes, with a couple of nice starters to boot. Here’s a look. Related posts:… Read More →
On Saturday of Derby Day, we muddled some mint with bourbon and crushed some ice. Out came the pewter cups and over came the neighbors. A couple of mint juleps later — and they’re off! Afterwards, we all sat down to a supper of cod over sauteed asparagus (from the… Read More →
Are you sick of us going to Art Cafe yet? At least we tried some new dishes this time — and we had some new faces, too. Karen, Tasha and Shannon. No matter who is dining with us, though, we have to get the coffee. It’s still the best cappuccino… Read More →
There are many things to like about Wasabi — any time of the year. The food is always terrific, the wines are easy-drinking and the atmosphere is fun. What I like so much about going there on New Year’s Eve is that they don’t muck up the experience by putting… Read More →
After our supper of porchetta and potatoes, the neighbors came over and we had a nightcap and a gift exchange. They also got an unexpected gift from Sour Cherry Farm: a vinegar mother I’ve been growing in the basement from natural bacteria. Sound gross? It won’t once you taste their… Read More →
After we planted a whole bunch of bulbs in the front of our two houses, the neighbors offered to cook supper. Seemed fair to us! We all gathered around the fire for bowls of bolognese, all made with vegetables from Tasha’s garden. Related posts: Sunday Night Pasta Supper Fried Chicken… Read More →
We sampled a bunch of local wines and had a simple backyard supper with the neighbors, enjoying a little respite from the heat wave. Finally. The results, after the jump. Related posts: Rose Blind Tasting: Which Long Island Wine Will We Choose? Wine Tasting at Croteaux Wine Tasting at Indian… Read More →
To end Memorial Day weekend, we threw a couple chickens on the Weber (no relation) kettle and smoked ‘em with some hickory. Tasha and Shannon brought our favorite radish crostini, and we made it a night. Related posts: Fried Chicken Saturday Night Supper Friday Night at Barcel Iron Pizza Chef:… Read More →
Nothing says Memorial Day like margaritas. Related posts: Saturday Night Supper: Pork Chops and Polenta Fried Chicken Saturday Night Supper For Mother’s Day, Grandmom’s Favorite Dishes Supper: Jalapeno Shrimp, Mango Salad and Cilantro Rice
Home from work on Friday. Don’t much feel like cooking. Funny, neither do the neighbors. So the four of us head down to our new favey resto: Cafe Barcel. Didier was at the bar. Related posts: Friday Night at Barcel Saturday Night Supper: Pork Chops and Polenta Iron Pizza Chef:… Read More →
SCF fans will remember Christian Petroni, the former chef at Peniche in White Plains. Well last September, he went to a new place called Barcelona, just over the border in Connecticut. I’d been meaning to visit ever since. And then, when I saw him take home the $10,000 prize on… Read More →