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
Sweet, Handmade Toys at Meadowlark in Chestnut Ridge
The students and parents at the Green Meadow Waldorf School own a lovely little toy and book shop in Chestnut Ridge, near the school. I headed over there for a few presents for Sam for Christmas. Bird houses. Stuffed animals. […]
Sunrise at the Farm
A beautiful, quite, crisp morning.
First Snow Day
The first snow of the season. A few flakes, didn’t amount to much. But it made everything festive and beautiful. Sam, staring at snow. A few photos around the farm: And a few from the drive:
‘It’s Snowing’
So it is.
A Lazy Sunday and a Walk
Samantha works on measurements to present her idea for a kitchen remodel: A walk around Congers Lake: Good times.
Salty Dogs!
Our annual grapefruit shipment has arrived from the Valley! First on the agenda? Salty Dogs, of course! Here’s the recipe: [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:37] Salty Dogs From Raising the Bar. 1 to 1 1/2 grapefruits (juice to equal 8 ounces) 2 tablespoons sea or kosher […]
Sam Sings Happy Birthday to Grammy
Nyack Tree Lighting
A sweet little ceremony with singing and Santa. Sam enjoyed it. Â Â
New York Sour
Another winner of a recipe from Bon Appetit. This time a cocktail, the New York Sour. Hat tip to Sarah at the Sister Outpost for the recommendation. We learned here about “the dry shake,” where you shake the egg white […]
Dinosaur Supper for Mom’s Birthday
One of the great things about Greg’s new job? The office is right next to the Dinosaur BBQ restuarnat in Stamford. For an easy Friday night supper, he got a few wings and some pulled pork, and we celebrated Mom’s […]
Corpse Reviver No. 2
We made this in honor of Repeal Day, which is Dec. 5. But Dec. 5 being a Thursday this year, we didn’t want to get too high-octane until Friday. So Dec. 6 it was. The Corpse Reviver was included in […]
The Elf on the Shelf
Ok kids, we’re in. Jessica sent us the Elf, and we’re moving it about dutifully each night. Turns out, Sam is very interested in its whereabouts. She even says “Goodnight Elfie!”
Supper at Saint George in Hastings
As I mentioned in my piece for lohud.com, fans of Buffet de la Gare can relax. Saint George, the new restaurant that took over the space where that venerable French spot was for 30 years, has settled in to the […]
The Tree is Up at the Farm!
The 2013 edition of the Christmas Tree is another tabletop version. Samantha is just so grabby, we were worried it would come toppling down on top of her! Still a somewhat formidable size! And aftewards, a stop at the playground: […]
Lunch with Arnie and Bette at the Cabin
We went to lunch with Arnie and Bette at The Cabin, a local spot near their new home in Valhalla. Happy Thanksgiving, Bette and Arnie! The food was nothing to write home about, and the service was, at the end, […]
With Boo at Roost
After Thanksgiving, we let someone else do the cooking. Namely, Kevin, over at Roost. Tessa colors with Sam: She-Crab Soup: Roasted Cauliflower: Brussels Sprouts: Salmon: Mussels: Big-ass pork chop: Delicious, as always. And, back at home, with drinks and football:Â
Thanksgiving at the Ranch
SCF fans will notice I’ve fallen a bit behind in my posts lately! I promise to catch up soon with Jessica’s visit to the Farm, Samantha’s birthday, a couple of trips to some great restaurants (including The Parlor in Dobbs […]
Snappy Bloody Marys
Follow my directions implicitly, and you will enjoy the best Bloody Mary you’ve ever had in your life. It is called the Snappy Bloody Mary. Drinking, as you may know, is like eating: It’s much better when you start with […]
Parker House Rolls
I never thought I could make bread! Not that this is real bread… it’s just rolls. But still! I made rolls! Ingredients. I was inspired by this stunning photo in Bon Appetit, my new Bible, and thought I’d try them […]
Wake and Bake Parker House Rolls
Little Sam, helping out on Thanskgiving morning. Recipe for Parker House Rolls coming!
Turkey Gravy
Another success at gravy this Thanskgiving. Our only complaint: We should have made more! Here is the recipe: Turkey Gravy.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Pecans
A slaw, really, rather than a salad. The recipe for Brussels sprouts slaw can be found here. Here are just a few photos from our cooking extrvanagza of Thanksgiving, 2013.
Rosemary Still Stands
In the garden, the rosemary hangs on.
Cornbread Dressing with Fennel and Sausage
This might possibly be the best stuffing (or dressing, actually, since it was cooked outside the turkey) that I’ve ever had. It was moist, flavorful and had great texture, too. A real winner all around. We started with breakfast sauage, […]
Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Bourbon Glaze
Made on Thanskgiving 2013. A recipe to be treasured. From Bon Appetit, Nov. 2013. Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Bourbon 1 1/2 cups strong hot coffee 9 tablespoons pure maple syrup 3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon instant […]
More Birthday Clothes for Sam!
Another new outfit for our little two-year-old! These, from her aunt Ann and uncle Bob. Thanks guys!
Coloring with Samantha
The new table is proving to be quite a lot of fun, especially now that winter’s here and we’re stuck inside! Here’s Daddy, inspiring our budding artist.
Dry-Brined Turkey for Thanksgiving
Dry-brining a turkey is the way to go. Russ Parsons knows it, we know it, the American people know it. Salt with sage and bay leaves is an addition you may wish to make. Sage-bay leaf salt recipe here. It […]
Sam Models Her New Clothes
A few new outfits for her birthday! These from her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Angie. Thanks guys!
