Cousins at the concert in the park. A Steven Swann extravaganza.
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.
Author: Liz
Tick Tock Diner in Clifton
A famous New Jersey diner, indeed. I had the salmon. Ed had the Buffalo chicken salad. Large portions.
Supper at the Ranch
Supper with the family. We brought our signature smoked chicken over. Leigh provided cocktails. \ Sleepover! Sisters.
Afternoon at Oratamin
An afternoon at the pool club. Sunning selfie, Hot dog. Tree sky. G&T and my book. Poolside. Then home for a nightcap.
Anniversary Dinner
Happy Anniversary to us! A dinner at Roost. Mussels: Ribs:
New Hair
After my visit to Christine Cordey Salon!
A Taco Affair in Little Falls
A cool new taco spot near the office, where you can get lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Hooray!
Varka in Ramsey
A highly regarded Greek restaurant in Ramsey, mostly known for its deft hand with seafood. We had a couple of drinks and snacks. Martini. Moscow Mule. Lobster gyros. Shrimp with lemon and capers. Inside. Men who drink. Our table was […]
Happy Independence Day!
First, a pot-luck lunch at the club, then an evening of fireworks at the park. Flowers from the farm: Our contribution: a sugar snap pea salad with mint and feta. I am actually reading a book! Wet rat. Down at […]
Party at Kris and Bill’s!
Kris and Bill threw a Fourth of July barbecue, and the food, of course, was excellent. Marinated chicken. Sausage. Spanakopita. Salads. Unfortunately, I did not photograph said food. I did, however, photograph Bock’s hot dog Tshirt: And Samantha in an […]
Family Brunch
Chris came to town for a wedding, and we met for a family brunch at the Hudson House. Sondra, Sam, Chris: Shirred eggs. (Delicious!) Chris and Aiya: Family!
Bike Ride to Piermont
A lovely Saturday morning on the bike trail. The bridge (bump!). I love these stairs and little bridges people build over the creek bed. We’re so lucky to live where we do.
Rainbow Saturday
Just a nice summer day to kick off a four-day weekend. Blueberries nearly ready! G&T, natch. And a lovely rainbow!
Supper with Suzie and Joe
A fun night with friends on the porch’t. A supper of salmon, squash and snap pea salad with radish. Lots of laughs with Suzie and Joe. Suzie and Joe: Suzie’s lovely sides: Supper. In a bowl, of course.
Viaggio in Wayne
Thought to be the best restaurant in Passaic County, Viaggio is an unlikely destination in a strip mall off the Hamburg Turnpike. Despite its outwardly appearance, though, the dining room is rustic and comfortable, and the food is top notch. […]
Old Cuban
Out for drinks with Ed and Mary at Chappaqua Station, and had this gem of a drink. Delicious! SCF Old Cuban recipe here.
Saturday Steak Supper
Kris and Tom are heading to Africa! A supper on the patio before their Big Trip. Irene brought Stone Barns produce, of course. I lit the lanterns and spread the Bambi blanket for Sam. Hello, friends! Hello, friend. Beautiful food. […]
Neighborhood Party at Faye’s
A low-key, laid-back, super-fun barbecue at Faye’s, where the kids can play in her big yard and the adults can relax and catch up. Children! As you can see in the photo below, Jessie brought out the good camera. […]
Sour Cherry Harvest: Preserves, Maraschinos and Pie!
A very nice crop of cherries this year. We picked one day, pitted the next (at the pool!) and then preserved. Sour cherry recipes here: Sour Cherry Pie Sour Cherry Preserves. Maraschino Cherries The take: Pitting poolside. Later, at home, stir […]
Last Day of School!
Welp. That’s it for kindergarten! Look at my baby! For comparison’s sake, here’s the first day of school! Lots of fun in the all-purpose room. My big girl! And, after school, a little swim party with some of the classmates! […]
Employee Picnic
A couple of food trucks and some fun with colleagues. Svetlana: Sophia and Candace: Elyse ane me:
Wednesday: Garden, Work, Lunch
Wednesday morning in the garden. The Oak Leaf Hydrangea is going to give us a show this year for the first time!= So is the mophead near the kitchen window. Blueberries are ripening nicely. Off to school! Editor’s note at […]
Rainbow Sky
A beautiful rainbow this evening. And Sam took this one of us.
Father’s Day Supper
Father’s Day at the Farm. The menu: Smoked chicken, charred green beans with orange, watermelon with feta and mint. + Shrimp cocktail to start. Oh, and juleps. As you do. Shrimp LeighLo! Sides: Supper: Father and his granddaughter.
Sunday Morning in Beacon
Having left my phone charger at the restaurant the night before, and having no success getting anyone to answer the phone at The Roundhouse, I decided to take my chances someone had turned it in, and headed back to Beacon […]
The Roundhouse in Beacon
.An impromptu trip to Cold Spring to see Melanie! And we have dinner at a restaurant I’ve been looking forward to trying for a long time: The Roundhouse. First, some wine for later! So we head out. This view, looking […]
Art Cafe Breakfast
Brunch with my girl. Guess whose breakfast this is? And this? Nyack!
Picking Cherries!
It’s time, folks! Sour cherries are ripe. Gorgeous! And look who is my little helper. Also, hydrangeas!
Reservoir Tavern in Boonton
A trip to Boonton, and some very good pizza. First, downtown Boonton. Sort of scrappy but artsy. Kind of like Beacon. And here, the famous pizza at the Reservoir Tavern, which opened in 1936. I’m sorry I didn’t take photos […]
High School Sports Awards
Our high school sports awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark. Drinks before at Dinosaur BBQ: Rick, Ed, Elyse and Candace: New nametags! A message from Cory Booker: Darren Cooper, our emcee.
