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Before heading out to lunch with Sarah and the girls, Sam takes a plunge in the pool. And, upon return, a pretty sunset. Related posts: A Lovely Rain Enjoying the Tree Sam Gets a Kiddie Pool Relaxing at the Pool
We had a true vacation day on Sunday. Just relaxing and resting by the pool, on the nicest day of the trip. After a swim and a nap, we took a walk around the neighborhood. Then back home to grill […]
Here we go, friends! Off to Texas to visit Jessica and Sarah and their families. After a harrowing Friday morning — I took an emergency visit to the doctor for a diagnosis of strep! — the antibiotics kicked in enough […]
Bubbly for two. Related posts: Valentine’s Day with Two Sweeties Happy Halloween! Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy New Year!
After a long day of meetings, a fun time with work friends. The first time I’ve been to the hibachi side of Buddha. It’s quite a show! Related posts: Fortina in Rye Brook The Les Paul Trio at The Iridium […]
We finally got around to trying this new Italian spot in downtown Nyack. The owners have been around Rockland for years, running the terrific red sauce joint of the same name in Pearl River. (See our trip to Joe & […]
Kelli still visiting, and we spend a lazy day at home, then take a late-afternoon walk downtown for cocktails and dinner. A stop at Nyack’s gem of a bookstore, Pickwick, for a copy of the new Dog Man title. Then, […]
It’s been fun to watch David DiBari over the years. From a chef at an Italian restaurant in Yonkers, to opening his own restaurant, the Cookery in Dobbs Ferry, to branching out to wood-fired pizza with The Parlor. Now he’s […]
Kelli and I were just going to go for a drink. At Aldo Sohm, the wine bar run by Le Bernardin. But when we walked in, it was so packed there wasn’t a seat to be had. There was a […]
Irene joined us for a very meaty Super Bowl this year. We started with soup with green beans and mushrooms, topped wit a dollop of sour cream. Then, we reheated some Dinosaur wings and the last of our low-carb chili. […]
Megan had a a spur of the moment idea for a party, and those always seem to be the best, don’t they? Pot luck. One theme: Tropical. As in, make a dish that comes from a place that’s warm. The […]
We made this New York Times Cooking recipe for Chicken Shawarma to take to a pot luck party, and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the white sauce that accompanies it. Sam Sifton recommends “cutting plain yogurt with […]
I love this place. The second you walk in, you’re greeted by a friendly host. The room is luxurious, with velvet draperies, a sparkling chandelier and a grand piano in the back. And it always has a player. Irene and […]
A feast at the office, in honor of Super Bowl. Lots of chili, and lots of junk food — all of it delicious. Related posts: Super Bowl Eats! A Very Foodie Super Bowl Super Bowl Sunday: Wings, Boo and Baltimore […]
A nice salad for lunch — with a poached egg no less! And somebody is showing off her missing teeth. Related posts: Father’s Day Supper at the Farm Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Sunday at the Farm: Hot Dogs and […]
Sam has been chosen as Student of the Week, which means she gets to bring in whatever snack she wants to for the class on Friday. I saw these Snickerdoodle Party Cookies in the December, 2018 issue of Bon Appetit, […]
Longtime SCF fans may remember we’ve done a couple of bo ssam dinner parties over the years. Bo Ssam, a Korean-style roast pork shoulder, is an easy but impressive dish to serve for a dinner party. You just rub it […]
A cheeseburger, with mayo, in a lettuce wrap, and a homemade Bloody Mary. Not bad! Related posts: Saturday Night Supper: Posole Saturday Night Supper, with Cocktails in the Garden Saigonese in Hartsdale: Saturday Lunch! Cooking for One: Saturday Night Supper
Sam got a subscription to a science-building kit for Christmas, and we made our first one, a claw game for an arcade. Here’s how it all came out! Fun project! Related posts: Merry Christmas 2016! Christmas Morning with the Family […]
We took in the Julio Le Parc exhibition at the Met Breuer, then walked back up the original Met for a visit to the Epic Abstraction exhibit. Both were well worthwhile. Walking up Fifth: Triumphant! And a few from Epic […]
When on the Upper East, doing museums, lunch at Flora Bar has become a tradition. This meal was just as lovely as always. The second time we’ve had the Caesar, and the second time we’ve loved it. We’ve also had […]
A nice Saturday to go to the museum. No particular agenda, just to wander. And so we found ourselves with the ancient Egyptians. We were seeking William, the hippopotamus. To the ancient Egyptians, hippos were among the most feared creatures. […]
NorthJersey and lohud teamed up to do a live broadcast of the demolition of the eastern half of the Tappan Zee Bridge superstructure. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! It was mighty, mighty, cold, but luckily, we were […]
Man, it comes on fast. And I was thrown off because she threw up overnight. But they say that is a symptom in children. I cleaned up after her, and she was resting downstairs when her cough started getting worse. […]
When you’ve got a sick spouse/child/friend/self, there really is nothing like having a homemade chicken soup. The key to this soup — as with any, really — is to make your own broth. We do so every six months or […]
A cozy Irish pub that’s been a mainstay in Dover since it opened in 1979. The food — all made from scratch — is simple and delicious, and the service is the friendliest around. These clams made my “best things […]
Another super lunch at South + Pine in Morristowns. The chorizo croquettes, though not on the program, were to die for. Also, chef Leia Gaccione makes a killer burger. Bunless keeps it harmelss. We also ordered a salad, Black Caesar, […]
She still likes a little “Rock-a-bye Baby” before bed now and again. Related posts: Bedtime Stories ‘MohDanDat’ Doris Reading Sam a Bedtime Story Rock Out, Man! Crush Plays the Park
Ed and Emily welcomed everyone to their new home with a housewarming party that extended the holidays over another weekend. House looks great! They’ve done so much since moving in last fall. Good times. Related posts: Happy New Year! New […]
Start them early! She loves to read the comics every week. Related posts: Sam at Didier Dumas Patisserie Bee Class at Stone Barns Sam Gets a Big Girl Bed Hi, Cozy Girl
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.
