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We really were so lucky to have hit it off so well with cousins Jeff and Theresa. I mean, we kind of knew each other a little through family functions and events, but we’d never hung out for real. The […]
A little shop in Rockland captured our hearts with its great concept and fine products. Theresa told us not to miss Fiore, which sells flavored olive oils and vinegars. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I’ve seen basil olive […]
One must-see attraction on our Maine list was the Farnsworth Museum, which has a collection of Maine artists, including many Wyeths. It was raining pretty hard when we went, so I didn’t take any photos outside — and you’re not […]
Our motto in Maine is “Oysters Everyday.” Today’s fix comes from a cute little restaurant on the Rockland harbor called The Boathouse. Related posts: Primo in Rockland, Maine Jess’s Market in Rockland, Maine Shopping Beth’s Farm Market in Warren, Maine […]
For our final dinner errand of the day, we’ll stop at Jess’s Market in Rockland for lobstahs. Like this guy: Related posts: Shopping Beth’s Farm Market in Warren, Maine Primo in Rockland, Maine A Visit to the Maine State Prison […]
For supper on Monday night, Theresa had some delicious dishes planned. Lobster BLTs, for one. Corn. And a blueberry salad with arugula and gorgonzola. Killer. She bought all her produce from a terrific farm stand called Beth’s Farm Market. On […]
The chef at Primo is Melissa Kelly. We’ve never eaten her food before, but had always meant to when she was cooking a lot closer to us at the restaurant at Old Chatham Sheepherding Company in the Hudson Valley. She […]
We had an adventurous time getting to our next destination, taking the blue roads along the coast to check out two small towns: Wiscasset and Damariscotta. Both are known for having excellent seafood. At Wiscasset, it’s the lobster roll at […]
Rory and Chris were married on Rory’s family farm in Maine on Aug. 21, 2010. Here’s a look at a few photos from the wedding. Related posts: Dinner with Chris and Rory at Tarry Tavern Nuptials: Michele and Mark SCF […]
We chose the Black Trumpet Bistro for dinner because the chef-owner cooks with local — sometimes even foraged — ingredients, and we wanted to taste New England. Plus, there’s a wine bar. Related posts: Touring and Shopping in Portsmouth, N.H. […]
We only had a few hours in Portsmouth before sunset, but it was plenty of time to take in the brick sidewalks, tall steeples, quaint alleyways and of course, the stunning views of the harbor. Related posts: Shopping in Palisades: […]
We packed up the car, loaded the bikes and got on the road. Like the dorks that we are, we even had a cooler for drinks and snacks on the road. Thank goodness, because we wouldn’t want to ignore the […]
We had a grand old time celebrating the grand old flag at Lettie’s on Independence Day. We grilled. Drank wine. And laughed. Tons. Related posts: Supper: Hickory Smoked Chicken and AB’s Baked Beans Rose Blind Tasting: Which Long Island Wine […]
Lettie’s place in Southold is right across the street from Croteaux Vineyard. How convenient! Related posts: Rose Blind Tasting: Which Long Island Wine Will We Choose? Wine Tasting at Indian Island Winery Dinner at Love Lane Kitchen Lettie’s Beach on […]
We’d been to Love Lane Kitchen once before — and adored it. Now was our chance to go for dinner. With Lettie, who’d become a regular since moving out to the North Fork last October. It’s a homey, comfortable place […]
Lettie knows how much we love the Wolffer rose. But she had a feeling we might like another Long Island rose, too. To prove her point, she bagged up a couple of bottle and poured them for us. A blind […]
I don’t know the real name of this beach, but it’s right down the block from Lettie’s place, and we enjoyed a bit of sun and fun there: Related posts: No related posts.
Pretty much right after breakfast, Bob got started smoking some chickens and pork ribs for a lovely Father’s Day barbecue. Here’s the chef at work! More photos of the food and the guests, after the jump. Related posts: Supper: Hickory […]
With Angie in the house, we two cooks couldn’t resist making breakfast for the family. So we have: Scrambled eggs with herbs and cheese, candied bacon and diced potatoes with onions and peppers: Yum. More, after. Related posts: Easter Brunch […]
For our Saturday evening activity, we headed out to Indian Island, a new winery that just completed construction on its tasting room and grounds. (Are you sensing a pattern here? Brewery, pizza, farmers market, winery? Well certainly Bob and Ann […]
And now, the Weber-Wendt families pose on the docks of Lake Washington after a meal of fried fish and burgers: Want to see our lunch? Photos after the jump. Related posts: Lunch at Frank: Hot Dogs of All Kinds Tacos, […]
I put this little video together about our Saturday morning breakfast order at the Mankato Farmers Market. Hope you enjoy. Photos of the market, after the jump. Related posts: Shopping in Palisades: the Market and the Farmers Market Pleasantville Farmers […]
For our fourth and final stop on the Mankato Historic Pub Crawl, we hit Red Sky Lounge. It is by far the hippest spot on the tour, but alas, we learned the least about its history. Instead, we heard more […]
The third spot on the pub crawl was a spot called Pub 500. For a long time, it was a gas station, conveniently located near a tire store (that’s still in business). Today, it’s a pub and restaurant, owned by […]
Our next stop on the Historic Mankato Pub Crawl was a spot called Blue Bricks. Related posts: Historic Mankato Pub Crawl: A Walking Tour with a Twist Schell’s: The (Second) Oldest U.S. Brewery
Here’s one way to learn about this history of your town: take a walking tour — and have cocktails at the same time! OK, it was more like pints, rather than cocktails, but we learned a lot and had fun […]
On the way home from our visit to Schell’s, we made a detour to Nicollet, Minnesota to check out Schmidt’s Meat Market. This is the spot where Bob and Ann get goodies each year around Christmas time and send us […]
Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm, Minn. was established in 1860, making it the second oldest brewery in the US. (The first is Yuengling.) We went for a tour and a tasting on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Related posts: Kelly’s Job […]
After lunch, we took the car out to the prairie for some sightseeing and nostalgic visits to places like “the home place,” where Greg’s dad grew up. When the wind whistles the tall grass and it sways back and forth […]
We arrived in Minnesota around lunchtime on a Thursday. Doris had salads ready and waiting for us. Related posts: No related posts.
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.
