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A fun Friday night in Nyack: sips and snacks at a new restaurant, an art opening and a nightcap with an old favorite bartender. First stop: Playhouse Market, a new food hall and gourmet shop in the old Tappan Zee […]
Near the end of the first act of Madama Butterfly, Cio-Cio-San and Pinkerton, newly married, sing a slow, beautiful love duet. At the Anthony Mingella production we saw at the Metropolitan Opera one Saturday night in April, the couple walks […]
For the final chapter on our BDoF, we headed to the Whitney for the 2014 Biennial. A few of the pieces that caught our eye: Philip Vanderhyden remade “People in Pain,” a work by Gretchen Bender, where 1980s movie titles are shining […]
That’s right kid, it’s time for another BDoF. Kelli and Sarah are along, and we’ll be meeting Sondra and Leigh in a bit. But for now, our Big Day of Fun begins with a #selfie at Starbucks and a visit […]
A quick bowl of ramen and Korean spicy soup at our favorite food court: the food stalls at H-Mart in Hartsdale. The ramen broth was soy sauce, and had a delicate, sweet-salty flavor. The pork and the egg? Eh. Not […]
Kelli, her kids and I took a walk around Rockland Lake Sunday. It was finally warm enough, at least for a day or two. So good to get outside! Afterwards, we hug around with Sam in the living room for […]
After our lunch at Rotisserie Georgette, we walked up to the Frick Collection, where the Dutch Masters show was on loan from the Mauritshuis. We saw the famous “Girl with the Pearl Earring,” which was hung in a gallery all […]
A sweet little ceremony with singing and Santa. Sam enjoyed it. Related posts: A Tree Comes Down in Nyack The Tree is Up at the Farm! Drinks at Barcel in Nyack Lunch at Harry’s Burritos and a Walk on […]
An annual tradition here at SCF, we headed to the festival at the Russian Orthodox church a couple of blocks from the farm for our fix of stuffed cabbage, dumplings and sweets. We liked the cabbage rolls and the cakes […]
There was a forest fire along the ridge of Clausland Moutain, which separates Nyack and Orangeburg. By the time we woke up the morning after it had started, smoke was lingering in the air — and in our house. Luckily, […]
I wasn’t sure she was going to like wearing a costume. What? She wouldn’t take it off. “Daddy’s Funny Hat.” “Mommy’s Funny Hat.” At the parade: My Day of the Dead earrings: Nas: Getting started right: A good float, […]
Karen is visiting from Australia, and spent a quiet weekend with us here at the farm. First outing: Chappaqua Farmers Market for Doughnation Pizza (not pictured) and pumpkin picking (pictured). Here are a few sweet pics. Related posts: Chappaqua Farmers […]
Irene and I made an unusual, but delicious, choice for pre-theater supper this time around: we stopped for dinner at the Filling Station on 9W on the way down to the city, intead of eating when we got there. Pizza […]
Our SCF BDoFs (Big Day of Fun) aren’t nearly as big as they used to be. We had a great time at the James Turrell exhibit of Aten Reign at the Guggenheim. But BDoF used to mean lunch, a museum, […]
Tasha and Shannon bought a kite to fly with Samantha! We had a blast down by the river trying to get it to take off. There wasn’t much wind, but we made it work! Here’s Sam in the butterfly garden, […]
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 field trip to the city to see some farm animals? As incongruous as that sounds, it was a fun trip! Sarah and her girls against the backdrop of Central Park South: The seals at feeding time! Love this photo! […]
Goat feeding and other fun frolicking for your YouTubing pleasure. Related posts: Our First 2013 Trip to the Pleasantville Farmers Market Sam’s First Trip to the Doctor Butterflies and Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History Sam’s First Trip […]
Sarah and the girls arrived at Westchester Airport at 3 p.m. By 6:30, we were all down at Memorial Park, picnic table assembled, Bambi blanket spread and beach chairs upright. Steven Swann played and the evening was an absolute blast. […]
One of our favorite summer traditions is to head down to the Mostly Music concerts at Memorial Park by the Hudson River in downtown Nyack. For our first concert, “Youthfest,” we enjoyed Mario the Magician’s performance and two band: the […]
Not too much to show, unfortunately, but we did come home with a bounty of loot: strawberries, goat cheese, a terrific pie, bread, cheese, tender lettuces, herbs and even a bottle of homemade soda. Good times! Related posts: Pleasantville Farmers […]
Nyack is about to start a First Fridays! Starting July 5, local shops will stay open late on the first Friday of each month, displaying local art and hosting music, performances and happenings. As a trial run, Miss Autumn Hues […]
Part III of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” speaks directly to Carl Solomon, who spent time at Rockland Psychiatric Hospital. Whenever we pass by, I’m reminded of it. A few lines of Part 3 of Howl: Carl Solomon! I’m with you in […]
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All Matt wanted for his birthday, he told Vanessa, was to hang out, have a few beers and play some pool. The Pearl River Hotel it is, then! A bunch of his friends raised a glass in honor, and a […]
Nobody Knows You, When You’re … Related posts: The Great Nyack House Tour The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Blaze Another Great Meal at Barcel More Great Grub at Cafe Barcel
Yes, I did shoot photos while I was driving. But I had two hands on the wheel at all times and never took my eyes off the road. I think, given the circumstances, I did an OK job! Of course, […]
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When some tickets for the circus became available at work, I thought to myself, nah. She won’t get it. She’s too young. But Greg said, No! She’ll love it! Maybe she won’t get it as a “cirucs,” but she’ll love […]
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.
