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Here’s the thing about repetitive shots of G&Ts and roses and Sam swimming. They show how often we enjoyed the swim club this summer. Most every weekend. Lots of weeknights, too. It was relaxing, easy and enjoyable. And she loved […]
One last day off this staycation, spent sunning and swimming. Caprese! Back home, enjoying the summer sky. Related posts: Fun Friday Relaxing at the Pool Summer Day at the Pool Summer Supper: Burgers and Tomatoes
On this vacation, an activity in the morning, and the pool in the afternoon. Cheers! Steak with arugula and tomatoes. Sammy and Mommy. Related posts: Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Afternoon at […]
More summer suppers — a beautiful Caprese, grilled zucchini, corn and chicken. Related posts: Grilled Pork Chop Supper Caprese Supper at the Pool Corn and Zucchini Salad Family Supper on the Porch
More flowers for the office, and an evening on the patio with The Little Prince. A good Monday. Related posts: On the Hunt for Evening Fragrant Flowers Ugly Flowers Cocktail Porch Flowers 2014: Shopping at Rosedale with Sam Barrel-Aged […]
Another lazy day at the pool, this time complete with a steak dinner and S’Mores. Related posts: Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Sam Gets a Kiddie Pool The Best Marinade for Steak. […]
It just doesn’t get old. And the best summer supper. Related posts: Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Relaxing at the Pool The Season’s First Caprese Salad! Brrr! Turning Blue at the Pool
A fun Sunday, with a breakfast at Art Cafe, a trip to the farmers market and an afternoon at the pool, where we celebrated Chris’ 50th and played a round of cornhole. We ended with a nightcap on the patio. […]
Actually the first two are not a selfies, but …. those glasses, tho. My new headshot, shot by the incomparable Tania. Heading to the beach with wine and a crossword. Related posts: First Storm of 2014: Sidecars and Selfies Selfies with […]
It was one of those serendipitous evening at Oratamin, when everybody decided to pack a picnic — and the gin and tonics — and make an evening of it. Children played, adults laughed, we all ate well. This is summer. […]
A super-fun concert this time around: Crush, a 80s and 90s cover band rocked the house. Everything from Def Leppard to Joan Jett to Bon Jovi. We loved it! Related posts: Concert in the Park The First Concert at the […]
Coffee, breakfast an a little shopping. Art Cafe cap: My daughter in my glasses. At the mall, we pay the Samantha tax via carousel this time. Me, carouselling. Hunna trying on new clothes. Good times. Related posts: Back at the […]
The last day of cousin fun for summer 2017. We wander Nyack, shopping and ice-cream eating. Girls! Hudson Mercantile: Kiam Records: Sarah! Good times. Related posts: Hudson House in Nyack Snow Day in Nyack A Saturday in Nyack Dinner at […]
Sam was a munchkin her camp’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” She practiced her songs (no lines) and her gestures — and was absolutely adorable. Really most sincerely dead? Family portrait! Love. Related posts: BDoF: The Rockefeller Center Christmas […]
Cousins at the concert in the park. A Steven Swann extravaganza. Related posts: Sarah Arrives! Concert at the Park! Concert in the Park: Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra Last Concert in the Park The First Concert in the Park!
Supper with the family. We brought our signature smoked chicken over. Leigh provided cocktails. \ Sleepover! Sisters. Related posts: Saturday Supper at The Ranch Supper at the Ranch Sloppy Joe Supper at the Ranch Supper at the Ranch
An afternoon at the pool club. Sunning selfie, Hot dog. Tree sky. G&T and my book. Poolside. Then home for a nightcap. Related posts: Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Oratamin Clean Up Day Sunday Afternoon in the Garden […]
Happy Anniversary to us! A dinner at Roost. Mussels: Ribs: Related posts: Sausage and Beer Dinner, 10th Anniversary Dinner at Roost in Sparkill Dinner at Roost in Sparkill Dinner at Roost
After my visit to Christine Cordey Salon! Related posts: Hair and Makeup! A Photo Shoot for 201 Samantha Combs Her Hair, Sort Of Salon Planning
First, a pot-luck lunch at the club, then an evening of fireworks at the park. Flowers from the farm: Our contribution: a sugar snap pea salad with mint and feta. I am actually reading a book! Wet rat. Down at […]
Chris came to town for a wedding, and we met for a family brunch at the Hudson House. Sondra, Sam, Chris: Shirred eggs. (Delicious!) Chris and Aiya: Family! Related posts: Easter Brunch at the Hudson House Sarah and Wilson’s Visit […]
Just a nice summer day to kick off a four-day weekend. Blueberries nearly ready! G&T, natch. And a lovely rainbow! Related posts: Cocktail Recipe: Blueberry-Hibiscus Margaritas Saigonese in Hartsdale: Saturday Lunch! Saturday Around the Farm Saturday Supper at The Ranch
Welp. That’s it for kindergarten! Look at my baby! For comparison’s sake, here’s the first day of school! Lots of fun in the all-purpose room. My big girl! And, after school, a little swim party with some of the classmates! […]
Wednesday morning in the garden. The Oak Leaf Hydrangea is going to give us a show this year for the first time!= So is the mophead near the kitchen window. Blueberries are ripening nicely. Off to school! Editor’s note at […]
Father’s Day at the Farm. The menu: Smoked chicken, charred green beans with orange, watermelon with feta and mint. + Shrimp cocktail to start. Oh, and juleps. As you do. Shrimp LeighLo! Sides: Supper: Father and his granddaughter. Related posts: […]
Brunch with my girl. Guess whose breakfast this is? And this? Nyack! Related posts: Breakfast at the Art Cafe Breakfast at Art Cafe Nyack Garden Club Plant Sale and a Breakfast at the Art Cafe Breakfast at Art Cafe
Not a graduation, per se, of kindergarten. But a Moving Up ceremony. Songs were performed. There may have been a tear shed. Sam and Gregory: Related posts: Winter Concert Today at the mall, with Gregory! Winter Party at Kindergarten […]
A day around Nyack, with the Goosetown Bazaar and a visit from Boo. Good morning, sunshine. We got a volunteer foxglove! Sam at the Goosetown Bazaar. About to do the obstacle course! \ It’s wine o’clock. Or G&T o’clock. Boo […]
Last day of ballet this semester, and it’s Watching Day! Sam and Oona! Nancy Cohen! Go girls, go! Related posts: Sam Graduates from Ballet Watching Day at Ballet Sam at Ballet Watching Day at Ballet
It’s Learn to Ride a Bike Day! Let’s get those pedals on and try it! After learning to ride, a reward! A new (but used) bike! Related posts: A Bike Ride on the Rail Trail Early Morning Bike Ride A […]
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.
