Eat. Drink. Live.
Still a bit cloudy, but nice enough for a walk over to the Art Barge. And a quick trip into town. Boo and Kelli play tennis. Friends. Cool weather costume. I’m walkin’ heah! Nice beach house. It’s getting warm, so […]
A rainy day on vacation, but we make the best of it. Coming in from the LIE, the Parrish Art Musuem. Paddock in the rain. Wolffer vines. Trees. Out to lunch. Disco Fries. We will not be ordering. Rose. This […]
The second annual ladies night at Oratamin was a blast! Last call for kid swim: s Snacks: Cocktail tables out of stumps. Conversation areas: Lights are pretty. Ladies who swim. Umbrella, just in case it rains. Pavilion. What fun! Related […]
A Big Day of Fun for the cousins, with a trip to the Museum of the City of New York. We public transport there. Girls on the subway. Selfies. A.Ham. The Schuyler Sisters! Werk! Really cool City Lab. You can […]
A wonderful collection of works by Irving Penn in this small but eye-opening exhibit at the Met. It was just manageable enough to be fun without overwhelming. And the art is remarkable. They set up one of his backdrops so […]
An absolutely divine fancy lunch at Flora Bar, with delicious cocktails, fabulous food and wonderful company. My bloody mary: Sarah’s deletable gin cocktail. Sarah and Laurie. Crab legs. Red shrimp and uni under nori: Unlike anything I’ve tasted before. Just […]
Drinks before Sarah and Laurie head to the theater, at Bar Centrale on Restaurant Row. Perfectly civilized. Buffalo cauliflower. And, post-theater, a nightcap at the Rum House. Related posts: Pre-Theater Sushi at Kodama in Manhattan Rum House in Manhattan Pre-Theater […]
After River View East won our hot dot taste test, I had to pay a visit to the actual restaurant. Two dogs, one all the way. Delicious! The 411 on River View East. Related posts: Drinks at Red Hat on […]
A cocktail and a snack at Sophia in Englewood, after the Englewood Night Market. What a lovely place. I’ll be back. Grilled octopus with celery and olives: Related posts: Get Thee to The Cookery Lunch: Salmon and Apples Five […]
Fun times with Kelli at the pool. Loa’s birthday ice cream! Patriotic G&Ts. Related posts: Relaxing at the Pool Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Afternoon at Oratamin
Our Big Day of Fun in NYC centered around downtown this time. Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Eataly and Battery Park City for a viewing of the Statue of Liberty. George Washington at Federal Hall. The stone. Inauguration. Trinity Church. A.Ham. […]
Our beach day is a washout. So we decide to head to Morristown to see some Revolutionary War history. But first. Breakfast. And before that, a cool car. Little girls! With hot chocolate! In Morristown, at Jockey Hollow, we learn […]
Our big night out! Robinson Ale House for supper, then a stroll on the Boardwalk with the kiddos. Not too many photos from dinner, but here’s my salad! Slick with rain. The Arcade Museum was a huge hit. Family. Related posts: […]
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the Jersey Shore! But an overnight with the girls seemed appropriate, so off we went. Beaching. It’s super hot, so we head to the Langosta Lounge for lunch. Margie. Lobster roll, […]
A famous New Jersey diner, indeed. I had the salmon. Ed had the Buffalo chicken salad. Large portions. Related posts: Breakfast at City Limits Diner Happy Hour at City Limits Diner Mighty Quinn’s in Clifton Rutt’s Hutt in Clifton
A cool new taco spot near the office, where you can get lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Hooray! Related posts: Supper at Surf Taco The Taco Project, Tarrytown Lunch at Surf Taco Lunch at Henry’s Farm to Table at Buttermilk […]
A highly regarded Greek restaurant in Ramsey, mostly known for its deft hand with seafood. We had a couple of drinks and snacks. Martini. Moscow Mule. Lobster gyros. Shrimp with lemon and capers. Inside. Men who drink. Our table was […]
Kris and Bill threw a Fourth of July barbecue, and the food, of course, was excellent. Marinated chicken. Sausage. Spanakopita. Salads. Unfortunately, I did not photograph said food. I did, however, photograph Bock’s hot dog Tshirt: And Samantha in an […]
A lovely Saturday morning on the bike trail. The bridge (bump!). I love these stairs and little bridges people build over the creek bed. We’re so lucky to live where we do. Related posts: A Bike Ride on the […]
A fun night with friends on the porch’t. A supper of salmon, squash and snap pea salad with radish. Lots of laughs with Suzie and Joe. Suzie and Joe: Suzie’s lovely sides: Supper. In a bowl, of course. Related […]
Thought to be the best restaurant in Passaic County, Viaggio is an unlikely destination in a strip mall off the Hamburg Turnpike. Despite its outwardly appearance, though, the dining room is rustic and comfortable, and the food is top notch. […]
Out for drinks with Ed and Mary at Chappaqua Station, and had this gem of a drink. Delicious! SCF Old Cuban recipe here. Related posts: Clementine Sour Snappy Bloody Marys Cocktail Recipe: Jasmine Cocktail Recipe: Rye Manhattans
Kris and Tom are heading to Africa! A supper on the patio before their Big Trip. Irene brought Stone Barns produce, of course. I lit the lanterns and spread the Bambi blanket for Sam. Hello, friends! Hello, friend. Beautiful food. […]
A low-key, laid-back, super-fun barbecue at Faye’s, where the kids can play in her big yard and the adults can relax and catch up. Children! As you can see in the photo below, Jessie brought out the good camera. […]
A very nice crop of cherries this year. We picked one day, pitted the next (at the pool!) and then preserved. Sour cherry recipes here: Sour Cherry Pie Sour Cherry Preserves. Maraschino Cherries The take: Pitting poolside. Later, at home, stir […]
A couple of food trucks and some fun with colleagues. Svetlana: Sophia and Candace: Elyse ane me: Related posts: Settling in at The Record A Picnic at Oratamin The Crosby in Montclair Hair and Makeup! A Photo Shoot for 201
A beautiful rainbow this evening. And Sam took this one of us. Related posts: No related posts.
Having left my phone charger at the restaurant the night before, and having no success getting anyone to answer the phone at The Roundhouse, I decided to take my chances someone had turned it in, and headed back to Beacon […]
.An impromptu trip to Cold Spring to see Melanie! And we have dinner at a restaurant I’ve been looking forward to trying for a long time: The Roundhouse. First, some wine for later! So we head out. This view, looking […]
It’s time, folks! Sour cherries are ripe. Gorgeous! And look who is my little helper. Also, hydrangeas! Related posts: Pickled Sour Cherries: Recipe Recipe: Maraschino Cherries Sour Cherries in Syrup: The First Harvest Poached Cherries
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.
