Author: Liz

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The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Blaze

Each year during October, Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson sets up thousands of Jack O’Lanterns on its property. It really is a sight. Related posts: Supper with the Kids at Umami in Croton The Great Nyack House Tour Pork Chops, […]

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Supper with the Kids at Umami in Croton

Supper didn’t turn out quite as we’d hoped at Umami in Croton-on-Hudson. We got there just 10 minutes after Kelli and Patrick, but weren’t able to get our dinners in time before we had to leave for the Great Jack-o’-Lantern […]

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Barcel, for a Celebration

Mom had a big anniversary to celebrate. So we celebrated. The four of us went to Barcel. We ate well indeed, as usual. Mom’s shrimp and chorizo: Related posts: Supper at Cafe Barcel Back at Barcel Friday Night at Barcel […]

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Sunday Night Supper: Dorie Greenspan’s Scallops

We had scallops from the Pleasantville Farmers Market once again, so we decided to try out a new recipes from Dorie Greenspan: Scallops with Orange-Caramel Sauce. It’s easy and delicious. Related posts: Sunday Night Supper: Scallops Recipe: Scallops with Orange […]

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Recipe: Butterflied Leg of Lamb

This is a great do-ahead recipe for a dinner party. It’s a butterflied leg of lamb has some Indian-spices, but the flavors are just subtle enough where people will be asking themselves (and you!), what’s that I’m tasting? You marinate […]

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Apple-Pear Crisp

I have found a gold standard for crisps: a nutty, dark topping with plenty of oats and nuts, and a snappy, bright filling with lemon and ginger. I just love the contrasts of both tastes — high notes of lemon […]

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Saturday Morning Breakfast: Eggs and Toast

Soft boiled eggs, cooked for exactly five minutes and then shocked with ice water. Cranberry-walnut toast from Bobolink Dairy. Before. After. Slurp. Related posts: Saturday Morning Breakfast Sunday Morning Brekky: Eggs with Arugula, Tortillas and Salsa Breakfast at The Friendly […]

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(Fellini) Fish Farm at Napeague

Out on Napeague Harbor, there’s an aquatic farm where they raise fish in big tanks. Its real name is the Fish Farm — and the sign (and Google) say Multi-Aquaculture — but I rather think it should be called the […]

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Art Barge Bike Trip

Greg, Patrick and I took the bikes out to the Art Barge, the Napeague Bay and the Fish Farm. And back. It was scenic — and a lot of fun. Related posts: A Bike Tour of North Haven Island A […]

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At the Beach in Amagansett

Here are a few photos from an afternoon spent relaxing on the beach in Amagansett. One of the most beautiful places on the planet. Related posts: Back at the Beach Lettie’s Beach on the North Fork Clam Bar at Napeague […]

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Back at Restaurant North in Armonk

I had a few sips and snacks with my friend Katherine at one of our favorite new restaurants. Here’s the tuna on a cracker: Related posts: Restaurant North in Armonk Ferry Back from North Haven Dinner at Nebo Lodge Inn […]

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Breakfast at City Limits Diner

Kelli and Hugh met me for an early morning breakfast at City Limits Diner. I got the house-smoked salmon. Boy was it tasty. Related posts: Lunch at Rockport Diner Breakfast at Nebo Lodge Breakfast with Local Strawberries and Fresh Goat […]

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Sunday Night Pasta Supper

There’s no better pasta supper than one with a sauce made from scratch from plum tomatoes and mixed with sausage, then loaded with Parmesan cheese and topped with basil. Wow. Just. Wow. And the wine, after the jump. Related posts: […]

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Putting Up Tomatoes

We bought a box of “utility” tomatoes from Dr. Davies Farm. These are the tomatoes that are really only good for sauce — they’re almost ready for the compost pile, unless you cook them immediately. So we did that. Related […]

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Fall is Here, and We Have Squash for Supper

For our first squash of the season, we roast acorn with a bit of butter and brown sugar. Welcome, fall. Related posts: Supper in the Orchard Saturday Night Supper: Pork Chops and Polenta Sunday Supper at the Ranch Recipe: Charmoula […]

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Saturday Morning Breakfast

Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey. Related posts: Sunday Morning Breakfast at the House Sunday Morning Brekky: Eggs with Arugula, Tortillas and Salsa Breakfast at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth Fried Chicken Saturday Night Supper

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Opening the Bee Hive

Here, John and Philippe demonstrate how to open a bee hive and check that the girls are doing OK. Related posts: The Farm Gets Bees! A Lawn Party at John and Philippe’s Bearding Bees

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PLT Sandwich: Pancetta, Lettuce and Tomato

No bacon? No problem. Crisp up some pancetta and you’ve got yourself a delicious sandwich in no time. Related posts: Saturday Supper: Korean Lettuce Wraps with Boo and Irene Another Great Sammy: Tomato, Basil, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Toast Dinner […]