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We wanted to see the Obama portraits, of course! So off to the National Portrait Gallery we went. A few other cool things we saw. Queen Elizabeth: Edward Hopper: Morris Kanter, also a Nyacker. The newly revealed portrait of President […]
Just because you’re traveling with a kid doesn’t mean you can’t try a sophisticated restaurants. Oyamel, one of the famous chef Jose Andres’ restaurants, certainly fits the bill. The staff is easy-going and friendly, the restaurant is lively, and the […]
First on our sightseeing docket, the National Museum of American History. A big line to get in! The Batmobile greets you. Suburbia. A Wagoneer. An old subway car: Julia Child’s kitchen: There was a whole food exhibit. Hello, Alice Waters! […]
What a great meal! Diane chose Maydan, a Middle Eastern restaurant with an open hearth in the center, and it was a big hit. Bold flavors, grilled meats, spices, sweets and delicious cocktails, too. The bar, downstairs by the hearth: […]
A walk around the Washington DC monuments in the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season. Bucket list item checked off. Jefferson, first. She already knew “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” Camera girl. […]
Our trip to Washington, D.C. starts now! In the snow to Stamford to catch the train: The new train magazine. Boo. Dinner in the diner, nothing could be finer… And then, to the World Wildlife Fund to meet up with […]
We were going to cook. But then we got the news — Doris was in the hospital. We fretted about going to Minnesota, or at least sending Greg. We didn’t know what was going to happen. So instead of being […]
He is risen! Happy Easter everyone. A basket waiting for Sam on the table. At church with the family: Herself, by the altar. With Loa and Arlo! Les dorkages: Sam and Loa. Back at the house, an Easter egg […]
No natural dye this year. Not enough time. Paas to the rescue. Related posts: Dyeing Easter Eggs Dyeing Easter Eggs! Dyeing Eggs Natural Dye for Easter Eggs
I am always so honored to be included in Irene’s Passover Seder. It’s become an occasional spring ritual, and I look forward to the reflection, the company, and, let’s be honest, most of all, the food. The guest list is […]
You don’t need to be Kosher for Passover, or any time, to enjoy — OK, no — obsess over this dessert. Andrea brought it to Irene’s Seder and I couldn’t stop myself from more… more… more… It truly is like […]
A classic in Irene’s repertoire. I’ve loved this salad for years, and just convinced Irene to share the recipe. It’s a celery salad for people who think they don’t like celery (like me). Trust me, you’ll love it. Irene’s Celery […]
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms, from the spring issue of Food & Wine magazine, is fine recipe to go with any spring dish, from brisket (Passover!) to ham (Easter!) It’s meaty tasting enough to even serve as a vegetarian main course. […]
Friday before Irene’s seder. We do some errands, some cooking, some play, too. Jane and I took the kids to Billy Beez. My first time there. Then off to the dentist! Errand-running. And later, prep work for the seder. Asparagus […]
In recognition for good work done by our magazine team, our publisher gave us a night in a luxury box for a Devils game. What fun! And what a fantastic game it was. Exciting — all the way through overtime, […]
Before a hockey game at the Prudential Center, we head to Marcus B&P (again) for supper. Everything was just as good as the first trip. House Made Charcuterie with Tete de Cochon, Chicken Liver Mousse, Duck Prosciutto, Gravlax. All was gorgeous. […]
Sam’s first trip to Broadway! We saw Frozen. She sat in a booster, on the aisle. Could see it all. And loved it. I preferred the movie to the play, but the experience of taking her more than made up […]
Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Church. The children read the Passion. Palms. It is also the Easter Fair. Yes, there is an Easter bunny inside the sanctuary. Shh. First crocuses of the season! Grandmom. For the 11 a.m., Leigh reads. […]
In what appears to have become a tradition, Ed and Leif and I headed to the Columbia Job Fair — aka theColumbia Journalism School Career Expo — to scout potential hires. Hello, Columbia! Ed and me: Manny, with candidates. Out to […]
A fun meal with friends at Communal Kitchen in Nyack. We ordered a bunch of things to share. Here are some standouts. Pork belly with kim chi. Their take on David Chang’s Brussel sprouts: I see Traci through my wine! […]
Oh, joy! Another snowstorm. This time, we host Ella and Julia. It is to the point where I am allowing glitter as part of the craft situation. Later, they watched a movie. Thank goodness for good neighbors! Related posts: How […]
The end of another ballet semester! Today’s performance is Firebird. Sam is a cat: </a Related posts: Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet
Marcus Samuelsson, the celebrity chef who was once behind Aquavit and now owns Red Rooster in Harlem, among other restaurants, has opened Marcus B&P in Newark. The restaurant is meant to riff off the Swedish concept of BP, or “back […]
A fun Saturday around town and at the farm. Art Cafe, Rockland Lake, a visit to Carson McCullers’ grave — and some board games with Sam. At Art Cafe with Boo. Some intense conversation, to be sure. Shakshuka. Of course. […]
Friday night with Boo as our guest. Sam puts on a show! Cheers, Boo! We read LIttle House on the Prairie. My old copy. We serve our famous Crispy Chicken Thighs. Boo is happy. Good times. Related posts: Friday Night […]
A great go-to on the east side of the theater district: Saju. French classics, done well, in a pleasing setting that’s just crowded enough to be fun, but not so crowded you can’t get a seat. Endive salad: Frisee aux […]
The folks are over for a Sunday night supper. We start with Manhattans. Supper, which I cannot remember! \Sunda Related posts: Sunday Night Supper Sunday Night Supper: Rosy Gin and Linguine with Clams Sunday Night Supper: Beet Salad and Roast […]
It’s time to prune the trees. We also got ourselves in a bit of a pickle when we decided to swap out the dining room rug. But all worked out in the end. First, the cherry tree: We also did […]
A fun, funny night at the farm, with oysters to start, salmon as the main course and The Big Lebowski for dessert. Cheers! Related posts: Saturday Night Supper at the Farm Saturday Night Supper on the Patio: Corn Soup and […]
A fantastic, and fantasticly easy, recipe that, save S&P, uses just three ingredients: sausage, cabbage and butter. A hell of a lot of butter. The best part is, this is an inexpensive dish that feeds many and tastes decadent. I […]
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.
