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A check-in with the garden in mid-August. We know we have a lot of work ahead of us, but after last year’s construction site-slash-pit in the backyard, it’s nice to just sit back and enjoy a summer on the patio. […]
In The Filling Station on 9W in Palisades, we have a world-class hamburger stand not 10 minutes from the farm. And since we were all nursing a bit of a hangover after our late-night movie escapades — what? you’re not […]
As fans of SCF’s facebook page know, we had a bit of a skunk issue the other day. After that, we taught Samantha a new word: “Polecat.” Post by Sour Cherry Farm. Related posts: My First Mother’s Day Iron Chef […]
Wilson has a funny story he likes to tell about the time he was driving across the George Washington Bridge and handed some cash to the toll-taker. The guy looked at Wilson and said: “Iss Moh Dan Dat.” And that’s […]
You couldn’t ask for a more perfect summer evening. Mild temperatures, warm breeze, cold margaritas and a hot dog supper with a caprese salad and corn on the cob. Plus, we debut Sour Cherry Farm theater. With our new crisp, […]
Samantha was so taken with the cherry tomatoes at one stand at the Pleasantville Farmers Market that she, well, took them. So we bought them, natch, and let her snack on them. Cutie. Related posts: Samantha at the Pleasantville […]
Just to make sure we had everything running smoothly, we did a trial run of the outdoor movie, sans screen, on Friday evening. Breakfast at Tiffany’s seemed an appropriate choice. Now we have an idea of where to hang the […]
Somebody misses her aunties and her cousins. Sarah! Mae! Jane! Boo-boo! Related posts: An Easter Egg Hunt Video Video: Playing at the High Line Horsing Around on the Porch A Video Montage of The Garden at Dusk
Another Broadway night, and there was only one question: pizza or ramen? Don Antonio and Ippudo have become our absolute favorite places to go pre-theater. I wonder if we’ll ever go to Pigalle again? Boo’s sazerac: Pomm Choi: Chicken wings […]
An impromptu gathering with Kris, Tom and Irene on Monday night led to rather too many Hudson Valley Iced Teas (made with a dangerous booze called “root”) and some BLTs with Benton’s. I don’t have many photos from the evening, […]
A new highball is making the rounds at the farm. I mix gin with Fetimans Victorian Rose Lemonade and garnish with a lavender sprig. It’s floral, light and refreshing. And the fizz is nice, too! Rosy Gins 2 ounces gin […]
A lovely summer supper at the farm on Sunday: our favey linguine with clams (recipe here) and a new highball: gin with rose-lemonade soda from Fentimans. Floral, light and refreshing. Related posts: Recipe: Linguine with Clam Sauce (or Linguine […]
Having fun with strollers, backpacks, baby and bags. Some SCF fans may remember this photo from Facebook last week. “Samantha is heading off to Port Authority. No, she’s not a bag lady.” Related posts: A Party for Scott and Samantha […]
One of our favorite dishes from our dinner at Grange in Westwood was the Blue on Blue Salad. It combined tender Boston lettuce with tangy blue cheese and sweet berries, with a hint of tarragon. I like our little version […]
Wherein we sip caipirinhas at sunset, then retire to the studio to watch Orange is the New Black while enjoying our grilled tuna, Blue on Blue Salad and Sullivan Street Bakery bread slathered in salty butter. Yes, heaven. The limelight […]
It’s easy to call a cocktail a “blueberry” cocktail, just muddle some blueberries at the bottom and call it a day. That’s what we’ve done here with Capirinhas. I’ve adjusted the caipirinha recipe a bit since I first posted our […]
It’s been a great month. We end it with BLTs and a fun night at the ranch. Blueberry Caiparinas: Cousins have their last supper of summer 2013: A few portraits of us girls: Tomato salad: BLTs […]
Susan, Samantha’s wonderful caregiver at White House Day Care, arranged for a petting zoo to come to the house for an afternoon. The kids went nuts! We had a good time, too, watching them! A few pics: Related posts: Miss […]
Climbing on things! Good times. Related posts: The High Line and a Pizza Lunch Sam Does the High Line Lunch at Pastis and a Walk on the High Line August on the High Line
An adventure in the city, with a walk on the High Line and a pizza lunch at Artichoke Basille, which does New York-style pizza right. Here’s a look at the photos. Here’s a stop to see “Untitled” by […]
A midtown branch of Ippudo, the Japanese ramen chain, opened recently, serving terrific bowls of tasty ramen and a host of creative and delicious appetizers. And while the lines at the downtown location of Ippudo are legendary, we were able […]
Alain Eigenmann, owner of Alain’s Bistro in Central Nyack, has opened a new restaurant downtown, where he’s doing Spanish tapas with a classic French twist. Lomo with celeriac salad. Roasted asparagus served cold with romesco. Duck pate. Even Greek meatballs […]
Another Tuesday, another show! The whole family gathered at the park for a picnic of chicken, Alice’s and Doris’, and Kris and Irene came bearing gifts from Rubiner’s in Great Barrington: fabulous cheeses and charcuterie. Tom’s friends Sally and Dave […]
A few pics of the girls on the couch on a Sunday morning. Happy summer! Related posts: Cousins! Pizza with Cousins! Sunday Morning on the Porch Cousins!
A lovely summer cocktail with tangy Hibiscus, sweet blueberries and refreshing margaritas! Here is the Blueberry-Hibiscus Margarita recipe: Blueberry-Hibiscus Margaritas for a Crowd 1/2 cup hibiscus tea (recipe follows) 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups tequila 3/4 cup […]
An impromptu gathering at the farm turned into a dreamy summer evening. We sipped blueberry-hibiscus margaritas on the patio while the kids played crafts; then after our supper of burgers, corn, tomatoes and the first Doris’ Cucumber salad of the […]
Cousins, being cousins. Click through to see another video inside the post. Related posts: Sunday Morning on the Porch The Porch Season Has Begun! Pizza with Cousins! Boo and Sam on the Porch
We discovered a new favorite unit at Amagansett, and plan to rent it again next year. Two bedrooms, an open kitchen, a big living room and a private deck with an outdoor shower. All terrific. We’ll miss you, The Deuce! […]
Samantha pauses during our Dance Party USA while Mae and Jane do the tango behind. Related posts: A Party for Scott and Samantha Cousins! A Party at Kris and Tom’s Matt’s 40th Birthday Party at the Pearl River Hotel
Our final night in Amagnsett. It was too rainy to spend magic hour at the beach, so we had a little dance party USA with the girls while making dinner. More of those photos to come from Sarah and Laurie, […]
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.
