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One of my favorite cocktails of all time. Welcome, fall. Sidecars 8 ounces Cognac 4 ounces Cointreau 2 ounces lemon juice Set ice and water in cocktail glasses to chill them. Combine ingredients in a small pitcher and stir. Pour […]
The site of lohud’s latest coffee chat is American Bulldog in Chestnut Ridge. I take the opportunity to be artistic with my photography. The 411 on American Bulldog. Related posts: Sweet, Handmade Toys at Meadowlark in Chestnut Ridge Coffee at […]
A fundraiser — and a fun-raiser. Thank you, Ken, as always . Sam and Loa! Caja China. Related posts: Pig Roast at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social A Picnic at Oratamin Oratamin Supper
Sam enjoys some swings. Related posts: Sam at the Playground Sam Enjoys Leftovers from Harvest on Hudson Sarah and Wilson’s Visit Concert at Franklin Street Park
It must be rough to be a magician, and have to perform at the party of the daughter of Mario the Magician! I don’t envy you, man! But all was great! Even the adults had a good time. Delishy cupcakes, […]
In fall, the light gets so dreamy over the river. And tonight, the whispy clouds, plus the silhouette of the super structure. Just stunning. Related posts: Looking Up at the Tappan Zee Bridge Superstructure Sunset on the TZ A Beautiful […]
It’s my favorite time of year for farmers markets: the summer harvest is still going strong, and the fall vegetables are coming in, too. Everything is so beautiful. The colors are so rich. It’s the first day of fall, […]
Every morning in the all-purpose room, the kids sing along with their music teacher while they wait for school to start. It’s a lovely way to begin the day. The first song I ever heard him do with the kids […]
What a magical place. I can’t believe this is our first time here. We met Katie and Tom — and Otis, of course — for a nice morning of wandering around. Sea change. This thing is so cool. Sea Change, […]
Supper with Sondra and Leigh. Only a couple of photos, but this Caprese is another beaut. And the porch is cozy. Related posts: Pizza Saves the Porch Night On the Porch for Pesto The Porch Season Has Begun! BLTs on […]
Rivertown Film, Kris Burns, we thank ye. What a fun idea, bringing all the village together downtown for a movie night. Tonight’s show: Mary Poppins. Sam and Sonya. Scenes from the movie: Good times. Related posts: Wobble Cafe with […]
As we are planning a food truck festival with the team from Walter’s, they offered to bring us lunch one day. And we accepted that offer. We nearly got in trouble with the building management, but it all worked out […]
One of the best salads known to man. Truly. And this was a great one. Related posts: The Season’s First Caprese Salad! Caprese Salad with Prosciutto 6 Ways to Improve Your Caprese Salad Freekeh Salad with Roasted Winter Vegetables
On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, we spend few reflective moments in the church columbarium, where Welles Crowther — the man in the red bandana — is buried. Greg has installed a new pendant light in the foyer. And we […]
A warm spell, so we kept the pool open just one more week. A few last days of summer, even as school has begun. Henry and Sam, caught in a rainstorm. Las Related posts: Oratamin Opener: Memorial Day Labor Day […]
A lovely afternoon grilling burgers, doing crafts and just relaxing with the neighbors. Faye always does such a nice job entertaining. . Happy Birthday Campbell! Related posts: Campbell’s Birthday Party Samantha’s Birthday Party Carol’s Birthday Party at Irene’s Matt’s 40th […]
How refreshing! Caipirinhas Makes 2 drinks 1/2 lime, cut into slices or sections 1 tablespoon sugar Ice 3 tablespoons cachaca Muddle the limes and the sugar rogether until the sugar is dissolved. Add ice. Add cachaca and stir. Serve. Related […]
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A clean bill of health: no cavities! Related posts: Sam Goes to the Dentist Sam’s First Trip to the Doctor A Trip to the Central Park Zoo Videos from the Trip to the Zoo
The Magrite rice bowl. One of the best dishes on the menu. Cumin, almonds, cheese, corn. Just super. A Related posts: Shakshooka at Art Cafe in Nyack At Art Cafe with Boo and Samantha Lunch at Art Cafe in Nyack […]
First, a warning. There are lots of photos in this post. Apologies. But I could not help over-documenting the momentous occasion of the first day of kindergarten! She’s so ready. And so excited! And a little apprehensive. In the gym! […]
It’s the end of another season at Oratamin. We mark it with relay races, diving competitions an an old-fashioned egg-toss. Candy hunt: Trophy handout. Egg toss! Related posts: Labor Day Games at Oratamin Labor Day at Oratamin: Races, Medals, Dogs […]
Some of Sam’s artwork, including a self-portrait at the end. Related posts: Sweet, Handmade Toys at Meadowlark in Chestnut Ridge Goodbye, Sweet Quince Brunch at Barcel: We Go For the Sweet Stuff Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Bourbon Glaze
It’s Labor Day weekend, folks, so we’re smoking some ribs. Four hours later, with some beans and tomatoes, and you’ve got supper. Boo and Sammy are happy. And, later, Zootopia on the big screen outside. Related posts: Dinner and an […]
If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast on a cold winter’s day it’s hard to get something more satisfying than congee, the Chinese rice porridge. It wasn’t exactly chilly the day I tried it at Big Wong, but it was […]
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.
