Author: Liz

shopping

Nyack Farmers Market

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, […]

family

Mr. Yankou Sings

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 […]

outings

A Visit to Storm King

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, […]

entertaining

Evening on the Porch

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 […]

family

Drive-In Nyack: Mary Poppins

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 […]

Work

Walter’s Comes to Work

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 […]

cooking

In Praise of Caprese

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

family

Family Sunday

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 […]

family

Closing the Season at Oratamin

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 […]

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Campbell’s Birthday Party

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 […]

cocktails, recipes

Caipirinha!

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 […]

family

First Trip to the Dentist

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

restaurants

Art Cafe, Nyack

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 […]

family

First Day of Kindergarten

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! […]

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Labor Day Games

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 […]

family

Sweet Sam Drawings

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

entertaining

Ribs and a Movie

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 […]

restaurants

Big Wong in Chinatown

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 […]

family

Back Yard with Bambi

Dancing around the yard with Bambi! Related posts: Lunch at the Yard House At the Yard House for Lunch Garden Update and Sam on the Bambi Blanket Planting Bulbs in the Back Yard

family

Concert at Franklin Street Park

A lovely evening at a different sort of concert! This one was held in the Franklin Street Park between Depot Place and Franklin Street in South Nyack. The Old 97s put on a rockin’ show. Best part? We could see […]

cooking

Cooking for Sunday Suppers

About once every 10 weeks, our team of food friends — Tom, Kris, Irene, Suzie, Joe, Moriah and Keith — cook for Sunday Suppers. Sunday Supper, a program to feed people who need a meal in Nyack, is held at Living […]

restaurants

Didier Dumas Patisserie

A Sunnyside Crepe at Didier Dumas, with spinach and bacon inside. Delishy. Related posts: Sam at Didier Dumas Patisserie Croissants and Crepes at Didier Dumas Didier Dumas is Open! Cafe au Lait at Didier Dumas

family

Slide the City!

What a crazy fun thing to come to Nyack! The Slide the City company set up a giant slip n slide down Main Street from Midland to Franklin. The whole town came out! I guess toward the end of the […]

restaurants

Brickhouse in Nyack

@seekingsandwiches told us. And he was right. The chicken sandwich at Brickhouse in Nyack is crazy good. lohudfood recommended the best fried chicken sandwiches in the region, and the one at Brickhouse made the list. Our correspondent, Anthony of Seeking […]

restaurants

Great Northern Food Hall

The Great Northern Food Hall opened in spring, 2016 at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Claus Meyer, one of the founders of the restaurant noma, is taking over the train station, leaving his Scandinavian mark on the tastebuds of travelers and […]

outings

Farewell, Megan!

lohudfood said farewell to Megan with an appropriate send-off at Dunne’s Pub in White Plains. (Here’s Megan’s farewell column: lohudfood says farewell to Megan.) Somehow Brum, who was next to Carucha, did not make it into this photo?! It’s been […]

restaurants

Rosemary & Vine in Rye

Rosemary & Vine in Rye is the sort of restaurant that never would have existed even just five years ago. But today, Middle Eastern-influenced, vegetarian food has a certain cool factor, thanks, in part, to chef Yotam Ottolenghi.   A […]

cooking

A Summer Burger

That’s what summer’s about. A big, fat burger, right off the grill. Cheese, tomato, lettuce and pickle. Yum. Related posts: Bobby’s Burger Palace: This Burger is Crunchified! BGR: The Burger Joint in Mount Kisco Bobby’s Burger Palace A Walk with […]

entertaining

Magic + Movie + Swim, Oh My!

What a wonderful event at Oratamin! The club came together to host our community for an evening of free swim, a magic show by Nyack’s own Mario the Magician, and a showing of The Wizard of Oz! Greg set up […]