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A long wait for a table — we did not have a reservation, and for a party of 6, tables are hard to come by during Sunday brunch — proved more than worth it. Our lunch at Boqueria was a […]
My cousin Cathy and her friends were in town — the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon catching up. Me, Sam, Katie and Cathy: Met Christmas tree: Armor! Temple of Dendur: Remington. George Washington crossing the Delaware. After the Met, […]
To send Kristin off in style — even though she’s not leaving the newsroom, just changing jobs within the company — Elyse and I took her out for lovely Thai lunch at Imocha in Woodland Park. Larb. Nice and spicy! […]
A wonderful fall day at Storm King with the family. Sam and me. November light. A temporary exhibition this year: Maya Lin: Willow. The family: On top of the world! Sam was a little scared of this one. Album cover. […]
We lucked into a great spot for lunch before (or after) Storm King: Woody’s Farm to Table in Cornwall. The food is excellent, the room is comfortable, and it couldn’t be closer to Storm King. Hi Sam! You order at […]
Lexi is in town, so on the Friday after Thanksgiving, we dine at the farm. Cheers. Related posts: Friday Night Chicken Supper Friday Night Supper with Lexi Good Friday Supper: Fish Three Ways Sam on a Friday
A somewhat small one one this year, with Lexi and Alice, John and Suzanne. Love when the temperature allows for outdoor storage! Mom’s table. Pemaquid oysters! Suzanne really loved those! Cured meats and pate. Greg and John. Cozy. Time for […]
Thanksgiving celebration at school! Geoffrey! Sam’s turn! Gregory! Holly! Leo! Joaquin! Sam and Yumi. Adorable. Related posts: For a Christmas Celebration, Shannon, Tasha, Sushi, Soup and Tom and Jerrys! Thanksgiving at the Ranch First Thanksgiving, First Dinner Party Dry-Brined Turkey […]
No need to wait til the turkey is done to make the gravy. Do it ahead by roasting turkey legs and wings, and stirring up a lovely broth. Our recipe: Turkey gravy. It will be divine. Related posts: Thanksgiving Turkey […]
A fun Saturday night at home, sharing supper with Irene. Oysters from Wegmans! Our favorite, Pemaquids, from Maine. We made the last of our volunteer albino acorn squash: And Irene brought scallops from the 1. Scallops over arugula with bacon-squash […]
Somebody is not happy about chores. Stacking chairs in the garage. Related posts: Playing, Planting and Garden Cleanup Fall in the SCF Garden: Montauk Daisies Wherein We Hoist a Sail and Enjoy the Garden for Happy Hour Farm Cleanup!
A lovely evening tasting Dom Perignon and dining on delicious food. Thank you Marcello and Anthony! This was my favorite. And a lovely evening with Irene, too! Related posts: Fried Chicken and Champagne Kinchely’s Tavern in Ramsey Dinner at Hudson […]
For her real birthday, a trip to “the restaurant” was in order. Wings and salad at OVI, please, and a chocolate cake for the 6 year old. Related posts: Happy Birthday Sam! Fries for Supper! Grandmom’s Birthday Dinner Samantha’s […]
Lists and recipes. Tis the season. Related posts: Christmas Dinner Prep Thanksgiving 2016 Thanksgiving 2011: Sam’s First Thanksgiving Thanksgiving at the Ranch
Sam and Michey and Leo usually have their birthday parties on the same day. This year was no different. This year, they had their party at the Y. Happy birthday boys! And here’s to the end of a long day. […]
After years of a civilized birthday party brunch at home with bloodys and bagels, I have caved. She really wanted Bounce U. It’s her party, after all. Games. Boucing. Football scores. Party guests. Birthday parents. I have retired […]
The weeklong birthday celebration for Sam kicks off with dinner with Grammy and Leighlo. Cheers! Leigh with a drink. Cocktails! Presents! Books from Grammy and LeighLo: Chicken supper. The Brussels sprouts got a little crispy. Yum! Love this photo of […]
Ever since we first made the recipe for Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs last December, it has become a winter staple at SCF. It takes about 10 minutes to put together, and comes out perfect every time. Here, my Instagram […]
At the Rolls Royce event the evening before, I met Dan, who works for Christie’s, which is representing the seller for the Darlington Mansion. Our conversation turned to Christie’s sale of Salvator Mundi, what is said to be one of […]
A day off, so to the city I go. I now dream of the roast chicken at Rotisserie Georgette. (Our first trip to the restaurant was in 2014.) My dining companion, Pete. The chicken: crispy skin, impossibly juicy meat and […]
Two North Jersey events in one evening! First, Top Workplaces, which honored large, medium and small companies in our region. It was held at The Venetian, the catering hall, where, apparently, Snooki was married. Elyse and Candace are entertained by […]
It has come to my attention that despite the vast array of cocktail recipes I have added to this site, we have never posted a recipe for the classic martini. Time to correct that. We like Tanqueray gin and Dolin […]
At church on All Saints Day — and we sing one of my favorite childhood hymns! At church school, Sam learned about shields. Related posts: Christmas Eve at Grace Church Sam and Annabella Blessing of the Animals Messiah Sing and […]
What do you do when you promised to make a casserole for a brunch at church, and only remember that when you wake up at 6 am? You run to the nearest grocery store and purchase yourself some Tater Tots. […]
A trip to one of the biggest Halloween events in the Hudson Valley, the Great Jack-O’-Lantern Blaze. A few new additions since our last visit: Also, the organizers reversed the direction of the pathway, so it was a bit of new […]
Another successful photo shoot with the very talented Tania! A few around Nyack, a few at the river. Little Sammy! Good times! Here are this year’s photos. Thank you Tania! Related posts: Family Portraits Family Portraits and the Last Night […]
Lunch at Viaggio — my second this year. Best dish was easily this bresaola: Sweet, funky, salty — sliced thin and drizzled with balsamic. The arugula a lovely accompaniment. Fried cauliflower: Delicious, but I wish it were crispier. Bolognese. Delicious. […]
At this point, this blog is way more about preserving memories than showcasing recipes and food. But here’s one instance where the two intersect beautifully. In her “All About Me” project at school, Samantha named her favorite food. Oysters. Ha! […]
Where to meet a friend from New York when you’re in New Jersey? Why, Harlem of course! Cheers! Related posts: Rum House in Manhattan Cool Photo of the El on a Winter’s Day Nix in Manhattan An Explosion of Flavors […]
A rockin’ Saturday night in Nyack! A parade and two really fun parties. Here we go, folks… I was a cowgirl. Greg was “your worst nightmare.” Sam was a mouse., That ain’t coffee, friends. Halloween parade fun: Angie, I mean… […]
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.
