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Not a graduation, per se, of kindergarten. But a Moving Up ceremony. Songs were performed. There may have been a tear shed. Sam and Gregory: Related posts: Winter Concert Today at the mall, with Gregory! Winter Party at Kindergarten […]
We harvest the cherries from the dwarf tree, the North Star. A nice haul. Related posts: The Sour Cherry Harvest The Sour Cherry Harvest Sour Cherry Harvest: It’s Going to Be Huge Greg Describes the Sour Cherry Harvest
A nice day for our annual ride and annual selfie at the Piermont train depot. Related posts: Annual Selfie: On the Rail Trail to Piermont A Bike Ride on the Rail Trail Big Bike Ride with Lexi Annual #selfie
A day around Nyack, with the Goosetown Bazaar and a visit from Boo. Good morning, sunshine. We got a volunteer foxglove! Sam at the Goosetown Bazaar. About to do the obstacle course! \ It’s wine o’clock. Or G&T o’clock. Boo […]
And all is well in the world. Gin and Tonic recipe here. Related posts: Gin and Tonic Recipe Post Labor Day G&T (With a Gin & Tonic Recipe) Gin and Tonic on the Patio A Day at the New York […]
So pleased to see the oak leaf hydrangea will bloom this year! Geraniums and phlox: Cherry! Looking good! Related posts: Garden Update: Peonies, Iris, Cherries, Ninebark Garden Update: Cherries! Peonies! Currants! Update on the Garden: Phlox, Butterfly Bush, Hydrangea, Cosmos […]
Last day of ballet this semester, and it’s Watching Day! Sam and Oona! Nancy Cohen! Go girls, go! Related posts: Sam Graduates from Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Sam at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet
Brisket, chicken and rib sampler. With a broccoli salad on the side. Back when the same media company produced two different versions of the same story.hty Related posts: Mighty Quinn’s in Clifton Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in White Plains Farmers […]
After readers went crazy for a hot dog roundup by Esther, we decided to bring in some hot dog fans and do a taste test. It’s a brutal job, but somebody has to do it. Related posts: To North, […]
It’s Learn to Ride a Bike Day! Let’s get those pedals on and try it! After learning to ride, a reward! A new (but used) bike! Related posts: A Bike Ride on the Rail Trail Early Morning Bike Ride A […]
I now have a new favorite piece of art, purchased at a tag sale around the corner. It was done in the 90s by the niece of the owner of a popular local frame shop, It’s the Hudson River in the […]
Looking great! Related posts: Garden Update: Cherries! Peonies! Currants! Peonies at the Farm How to Float Peonies Garden Update: Columbine, Peonies, Bees!
Broadway, here we come, for a performance of The Great Comet. First, some pre-theater nourishment. Wine and snacks at Brasserie Athenee. And, to the show. These lights are fantastic! Look at the stage! #date A great show! Related posts: Pre-Theater […]
We’re doing a little bit of a hot dog tour these days. Here, a visit to Hiram’s in Fort Lee. Damn good dogs here. Nice pop on the casing. Delicious meat. Great sauce. Might be my number one so far. The […]
An evening with the parents, out at the ranch. Leigh. Martini. Living room drinks. Checkers. A sand dollar from Texas. Some wine in the fridge. Family calendar. Supper! Hi Sam. Hunna and Sam. Mom, with closed eyes, and Leigh. Related […]
We came across this recipe for Bash Burgers in the Food Network magazine, and knew it was going to hit on all cylinders: bacon! secret sauce! pickles! The recipe comes from Josh Capon, the chef of Lure Fishbar, and, we […]
Welcome to summer! Breakfast on the porch, and our flag is flying high. Related posts: A Fun Memorial Day! On a Hot Memorial Day, A Barbecue in the Orchard Summer Concerts at Memorial Park The Porch Season Has Begun!
OK kids, let’s start a summer! Bathing suits on? Beer open? Funny hats ready? Let’s do this thing. And some art to cap it off. Poo Related posts: Relaxing at the Pool Brrr! Turning Blue at the Pool Summer Day […]
A hair cut, a little walkabout, and a glass of wine to end the day. A perfectly fine Saturday. Related posts: A Saturday in Nyack Saturday in Nyack Saturday Supper at the Farm: Burgers, Margaritas and Outdoor Movies Saturday Around […]
My cutie, going to school. Related posts: Storytime at Kindergarten Sam is Climbing the Stairs On a Sunday Walk with Sam A Hot Day — and No School
Right near the Great Falls in Paterson sits one of New Jersey’s most famous hot dog joints: Libby’s Lunch. There’s a menu. But what you get here are hot dogs. One all the way. One with kraut. There’s a lovely […]
A classic — and famous — Jersey hot dog spot. Rutt’s Hut is famous for its ripper, a hot dog that’s fried until it cracks. But the place might just as well be famous for its old school, classic look. […]
Protection from the setting sun is now available at the farm. Related posts: Wherein We Hoist a Sail and Enjoy the Garden for Happy Hour The Farm Gets New Plants Bee Class at Stone Barns
A relaxing and fun day with Samantha. First, she got dressed and put sunscreen on all by herself! She is reading to me. Blueberries are well on their way! Cherry tree, too. A walk downtown: To see the adventure pop […]
She got dressed all by herself, and even put sunscreen on. Now she is reading to me. A walk downtown. Look who we found at the park! Yumi! Sailboat on the Hudson. When, oh when, will Bar Taco […]
A gorgeous evening for friends and fun on the porch. Salad and meat, of course! An evening of laughs as always. Related posts: Supper on the Porch: Cedar Plank Salmon and Strawberry-Kale Salad BLTs on the Porch On the Porch […]
We were supposed to have a school trip to the Bronx Zoo. But a freak accident happened: a tree fell across the road in front of the school. School was cancelled, and therefore, so was the trip. First order of […]
Tapas! I remember what a revolution Casa Mono was when it opened; bringing to the main stream not only to Spanish tapas, but also to innovating and exciting dishes like cocks combs. It has always been a favorite of mine. […]
Rats. The spring got away from us again. Greg collects it and put it in our empty hive body, though, so maybe not all is lost. Related posts: The Bees Swarm! Bees Swarm! Bee Class at Stone Barns Our Bees […]
The Crosby is a new-ish spot in Montclair — a great spot for drinks, especially considering how few places have liquor licenses in New Jersey. The space is open and airy, and the cocktail menu was creatively devised (bonus: the drinks are […]
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.
