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The annex to the National Air and Space Museum in Virginia — technically called the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center — is, in this one amateur’s opinion, even better than the original on the mall in DC! The space shuttle discovery […]
For the last stop on our sightseeing tour of DC, we head to the Newseum. Being a journalist, how could I not? First Amendment Center. A sampling of page ones. Albany Times Union. Nat Fein of the Herald Tribune, who […]
We wanted to see the Obama portraits, of course! So off to the National Portrait Gallery we went. A few other cool things we saw. Queen Elizabeth: Edward Hopper: Morris Kanter, also a Nyacker. The newly revealed portrait of President […]
Just because you’re traveling with a kid doesn’t mean you can’t try a sophisticated restaurants. Oyamel, one of the famous chef Jose Andres’ restaurants, certainly fits the bill. The staff is easy-going and friendly, the restaurant is lively, and the […]
First on our sightseeing docket, the National Museum of American History. A big line to get in! The Batmobile greets you. Suburbia. A Wagoneer. An old subway car: Julia Child’s kitchen: There was a whole food exhibit. Hello, Alice Waters! […]
What a great meal! Diane chose Maydan, a Middle Eastern restaurant with an open hearth in the center, and it was a big hit. Bold flavors, grilled meats, spices, sweets and delicious cocktails, too. The bar, downstairs by the hearth: […]
A walk around the Washington DC monuments in the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season. Bucket list item checked off. Jefferson, first. She already knew “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” Camera girl. […]
Our trip to Washington, D.C. starts now! In the snow to Stamford to catch the train: The new train magazine. Boo. Dinner in the diner, nothing could be finer… And then, to the World Wildlife Fund to meet up with […]
We were going to cook. But then we got the news — Doris was in the hospital. We fretted about going to Minnesota, or at least sending Greg. We didn’t know what was going to happen. So instead of being […]
I am always so honored to be included in Irene’s Passover Seder. It’s become an occasional spring ritual, and I look forward to the reflection, the company, and, let’s be honest, most of all, the food. The guest list is […]
You don’t need to be Kosher for Passover, or any time, to enjoy — OK, no — obsess over this dessert. Andrea brought it to Irene’s Seder and I couldn’t stop myself from more… more… more… It truly is like […]
A classic in Irene’s repertoire. I’ve loved this salad for years, and just convinced Irene to share the recipe. It’s a celery salad for people who think they don’t like celery (like me). Trust me, you’ll love it. Irene’s Celery […]
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms, from the spring issue of Food & Wine magazine, is fine recipe to go with any spring dish, from brisket (Passover!) to ham (Easter!) It’s meaty tasting enough to even serve as a vegetarian main course. […]
In recognition for good work done by our magazine team, our publisher gave us a night in a luxury box for a Devils game. What fun! And what a fantastic game it was. Exciting — all the way through overtime, […]
Before a hockey game at the Prudential Center, we head to Marcus B&P (again) for supper. Everything was just as good as the first trip. House Made Charcuterie with Tete de Cochon, Chicken Liver Mousse, Duck Prosciutto, Gravlax. All was gorgeous. […]
In what appears to have become a tradition, Ed and Leif and I headed to the Columbia Job Fair — aka theColumbia Journalism School Career Expo — to scout potential hires. Hello, Columbia! Ed and me: Manny, with candidates. Out to […]
A fun meal with friends at Communal Kitchen in Nyack. We ordered a bunch of things to share. Here are some standouts. Pork belly with kim chi. Their take on David Chang’s Brussel sprouts: I see Traci through my wine! […]
Marcus Samuelsson, the celebrity chef who was once behind Aquavit and now owns Red Rooster in Harlem, among other restaurants, has opened Marcus B&P in Newark. The restaurant is meant to riff off the Swedish concept of BP, or “back […]
Friday night with Boo as our guest. Sam puts on a show! Cheers, Boo! We read LIttle House on the Prairie. My old copy. We serve our famous Crispy Chicken Thighs. Boo is happy. Good times. Related posts: Friday Night […]
A great go-to on the east side of the theater district: Saju. French classics, done well, in a pleasing setting that’s just crowded enough to be fun, but not so crowded you can’t get a seat. Endive salad: Frisee aux […]
The folks are over for a Sunday night supper. We start with Manhattans. Supper, which I cannot remember! \Sunda Related posts: Sunday Night Supper Sunday Night Supper: Rosy Gin and Linguine with Clams Sunday Night Supper: Beet Salad and Roast […]
A fun, funny night at the farm, with oysters to start, salmon as the main course and The Big Lebowski for dessert. Cheers! Related posts: Saturday Night Supper at the Farm Saturday Night Supper on the Patio: Corn Soup and […]
A fantastic, and fantasticly easy, recipe that, save S&P, uses just three ingredients: sausage, cabbage and butter. A hell of a lot of butter. The best part is, this is an inexpensive dish that feeds many and tastes decadent. I […]
My fabulous stylist, Christine Cordey, was honored at Women of Leadership and Vision Brunch at the Nyack Center. Of course we had to go. Me, Jessica, Irene: Irene, Jessica, Karen: Kris and me: Brooke and Kris: There she is! And […]
A day off with Samantha. So we head to Manhattan. One of her favorite museums is the Museum of the City of New York, mainly for the City Lab exhibit, where you can build your own park, block, or apartment […]
I’m loving the recipe: Low-Carb Chili. Just delicious. Related posts: Bo Ssam: Roast Pork in Lettuce Wraps with Korean Chili Sauce and Ginger-Scallion Sauce Low-Carb Chili ‘On the Road’ Denver Green Chili Beef and Chorizo Chili with Beans
Ever wondered how to make an old fashioned? Here, step by step instructions. It’s a lot easier than you might think. Gather rye, bitters, sugar and an orange. Find a nice low ball glass. Add sugar to a low ball […]
Pretty white out today. At breakfast, a woodpecker: The electric skillet makes killer pancakes. A trip out on the roads: Related posts: Snow Day at Sour Cherry Farm Meyer Lemon Pancakes More Snow Big Snow
The tulips look lovely under the light in the foyer. No, they’re not from the garden. But they sure are pretty. Related posts: Beautiful Tulips Spring at the Farm: Forget Me Nots, Asparagus, Apples, Black Currants and French Tulips A […]
These might possibly be my favorite cookies ever. On the planet. A little salt, some brown sugar, oats and chocolate. They are amazing. Recipe here: Crispy Salty Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies. Related posts: Crispy Salted Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies Recipe: […]
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.
