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We celebrated Leigh’s birthday with a delicious supper at the ranch. In attendance were Sam, naturally, and Les Gilberts: Peggy and Jim. Mom made her favorite lamb recipe, Lamb Charmoula, which came from Epicurious years ago. The house was festively […]
Our shipment of grapefruit from Red Cooper in the Rio Grande Valley arrived on the porch this morning. So our cocktail of choice this evening? Salty Dogs of course! Related posts: A Tree Comes Down in Nyack An Easy Supper: […]
I haven’t had a burger out — that is, one I didn’t make — in all of 2011. Being pregnant, I just didn’t want to risk it. So I was really looking forward to having a great burger. And after […]
We took srimp — that’s what we’ve taken to calling her these days, srimp. No “h” — to the last outdoor market of the season in Pleasantville. We stocked up on all kinds of goodies. Clockwise from lower left: celery, […]
Having a hankering for pizza — good pizza, that is — and having found ourselves in White Plains, we went to Anthony’s. A chain, sure, but a high-quality one, and one where the prices is nice and the service is […]
Greg made up a carol to sing to Sam. It kept her quiet while we were waiting for the doctor. In fact, we think she rather enjoyed it. Here’s another cute photo of Greg and Sam. Related posts: Christmas Eve […]
Irene’s sister, Carol, is in town for her annual December visit. Kris and I met the sisters for a supper at Velo. The food was so good we all decided we need to go back more often. The cocktails, especially, […]
Our friend Mary Lynn; Marissa’s mom, Sue; and our doula, Jen, all stopped by the farm to visit Sam this week. Here are few photos from their visits. Here’s Jen: Mary Lynn: And Sue: A few more photos, after the […]
Mom, Leigh and I took Sam out for her first Sunday brunch at Cafe Barcel this weekend. I had a great latte — — and a terrific dish: Barcel Benedict, with poached eggs and Serrano over brioche. Sam had milk. […]
Tonight’s dinner, thanks to Greg. Homemade sauce with rigatoni and parmigiana. Delishy! Related posts: Chicken Scarpiello Dinner, Thanks to Marissa Scallops with Lamb Sausage and Beans Sixth Annual Sausage and Beer Dinner at Blue Hill at Stone Barns Monday Night […]
Sam’s arrival put the kibosh on a Thanksgiving celebration out this year, so Judy and the gang invited us over for a pasta supper instead. It was pretty similar to Thanksgiving, except for the singing. And the turkey. We didn’t […]
A few photos in bed with little Sammy. I could just cuddle her all day long. Related posts: No related posts.
Kelli and I are taking on a little Christmas project. Some years it’s Buche de Noel; other years, it’s cookies. This year, it’s stockings. At least we’re hoping it is! We got started the other day at Kelli’s house. Related […]
Irene came over and cooked dinner for us — a welcome and very appreciated gift. She made a delishy meal of scallops, which we ate with pleasure by the fire. Related posts: Shaved Zucchini and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette […]
After last year’s experiment with the concept tree, we went back to our traditional white lights. We did, however, hang the Christopher Radko ornaments with special pride this year, knowing each was purchased by Grandmom. As usual, we walked down […]
We’ve had lots of kind and generous people cooking delicious suppers for us while we Gerry accustomed to caring for this tiny human being that’s now a part of our lives. Tonight, Marissa brought over a casserole dish filled with […]
Sam with her stroller, car seat and bassinet for the stroller. This wonderful gear was donated to the farm by some very generous friends. Thank you Young-Yi and Amy! A couple more photos of Sam, including a cute one with […]
Our daughter, Samantha Grace, was born at 3:07 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2011 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. She was 8 pounds, 14 ounces and 20.5 inches long. A big ol’ slideshow of photos of her from […]
We got the new PDT Cocktail Book, and shook up a batch of our first victims, the Brandy Crusta. Mom and Leigh came over and we visited with Sam in the living room, enjoying our Turkey Carcass Soup for supper. […]
An old Jerry Thomas recipe we found in the brand new PDT Cocktail Book, which calls it “the grandaddy of the Sidecar.” Well, you know how we do love a Sidecar. We now also love a Brandy Crusta. The recipe, […]
With our leftover turkey carcass, what better to make than Turkey Carcass Soup? It’s so satisfying using every last bit of your Thanksgiving turkey, down to the bones. Plus, it’s a a brothy yet hearty soup with barley and mushrooms […]
For our simple supper, we roasted two chickens, threw some potatoes underneath and opened a crazy good bottle of wine, a gift from our friend Lettie some time ago. A little lemon verbena under the chicken never hurt anyone. Greg […]
For Sam’s first trip to the mall (with Gregory!), we had lunch at a brand-new food court stand called Cheese Boy, and took in a 2 p.m. showing of The Descendants. First, the sandwich. A well-made sammy with good bread, […]
The last time we were at Wasabi was the night before I got pregnant with Sam. We knew chances were I wouldn’t be eating sushi for a long, long time, so we had a bit of an extravaganza. Appropriate, then, […]
Sam’s first trip to Grace Episcopal Church. She really enjoyed the music — it was like her own little lullaby. Related posts: A Harvest Costume Party at Church Christmas Eve at Grace Church Dark Star Orchestra at the Tarrytown Music […]
For Sam’s first restaurant outing, we walked downtown to have coffee and lunch at Art Cafe. It was nice enough that we could even sit outside. My rice bowl was delicious, too. Sarah and Greg laugh at something funny on […]
Our friends Pete and Jeannine stopped by to pay Sam a visit on Saturday morning. It was great to catch up. After the jump, a few more photos. Of Sam. Of course. Related posts: Sarah and Wilson’s Visit A Visit […]
It was a quiet night at Sour Cherry Farm. We roasted a turkey, made some mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce and ate a simple dinner in front of the television. Sam had milk and rested in her bassinet. Earlier in […]
We took Sam for her first checkup. She weighed in at 8 pounds. So tiny! Later at home, Daddy holds Sam: Related posts: No related posts.
Irene came over and made dinner for us on our first Saturday night home from the hospital with Sam. Roast chicken, kale and a mushroom-potato side. Delishy. Yum! More photos, after the jump. Related posts: Roast Chicken for Dinner Thai […]
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.
