Tag: fourth of july

family

Fourth of July

A nice celebration of our nation’s independence, at — where else? — Oratamin. We made a blueberry cobbler. Everyone always makes such great food. And, at dusk, sparklers. Sammy! Love this group. Happy Fourth of July! Related posts: A July […]

family

Nyack Fireworks

Happy Independence Day, everyone! Related posts: A Fun Day in Nyack Brunch with the Ranchers at Harry’s Burritos in Nyack Car Show in Nyack Nyack Sunday

family

Happy Independence Day!

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 […]

family

On the Boat!

An afternoon on the boat, with waterskiing and Octopus and sun and fun! Related posts: We’re On a Boat I’m on a Boat: Portland by Schooner Supper at Day Boat Cafe in Irvington Lexi Skiing!

family

Flag T-Shirts for Fourth of July

Inspired by the T-shirt Sam came home with last Independence Day from White House Day Care, we decided to do a family craft: Fourth of July Flag T-Shirts! You just put a blue handprint down on the T-shirt for the stars, […]

cooking, family

A Morning of Cooking

After a big haul from the farmers market, we spent the morning enjoying — and preparing — the fruits of our labor! First, breakfast. A perfect peach. The, for dinner later, fresh field peas: Getting the ribs ready for smoking!  Making […]

entertaining

Neighborhood Party!

Our friend and neighbor, Faye, hosted a Fourth of July party for the neighborhood! All the gang was there: kids running around and having fun, adults relaxing and having a few beers. I brought coleslaw; Jane brought her delicious plum […]

recipes

The Best Coleslaw

When I read that the editors at Leite’s Culinaria thought this was the best slaw “known to man,” I knew I had to investigate this claim. Turns out, if they’re not right, they’re darn close to right. This is is […]