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Greg working hard at painting the pool, so we don’t have to do it in the spring. Kids in a teepee! Related posts: A Picnic at Oratamin Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social Full Circle: We’ve Joined a […]
Putting the new pizza oven at Oratamin to good use. And a beautiful sunset to boot. Related posts: A Picnic at Oratamin Iron Pizza Chef, Battle IX Pizza at Cassie’s in Orangeburg Pizza on the Grill at Oratamin
The pool was officially closed and we were about to drain it, so we thought: let’s see how Lewis does in the pool. Turns out, pretty well! Related posts: Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at […]
Some success with the pizza oven at Oratamin! + a couple of Lewis pics from the porch. Related posts: A Lazy Sunday and a Walk A Lazy Sunday with Croissants and Sound of Music Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin The […]
After a summer of fits-and-starts, we finally cure the pizza oven at Oratamin. Soon enough, pizzas for all! Related posts: Warning! This Pyrex Dish Shattered in the Oven New Year’s Eve 2016-2017 Iron Pizza Chef: Pizza Night in America How […]
Just the perfect shot of a girl doing a handstand, and the gin and tonic next to me! Also, a nice bin of ingredients for tonight’s dinner! Related posts: Christmas Cocktail: Perfect Parallel Five Cocktail Recipes for a Chilly Night […]
It was an early night for me this year, but another great set-up for one of my favorite nights of summer. Related posts: Ladies Night at Oratamin Ladies Night at Oratamin Friday Night at the Farm: Frittata, Blue on Blue […]
A day of fun in the sun. On our way to O Club! Relaxing by the pool. Dinner with Joe and Suzie! Grilled swordfish! Related posts: Oratamin Supper Oratamin Winter Social Ladies Night at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social
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 […]
Fun at Oratamin + a super-delicious feast, thanks to Ken. Gin and tonic-a. Hot enough to be pool-drinking. Ken at work. Shrimp, kefta, beef, all kinds of goodness. Back home, the bees: And a sweet, clean girl at bedtime. Nice […]
We had a lovely swim and supper with Joe, Suzie and Irene. Unfortunately I did not take photos of Joe, Suzie or Irene. Except this one of Joe, going off the diving board! Our supper was delicious! We brought the […]
Puerto Rican-themed Friday night dinner! Here’s the pernil I picked up at the Dominican deli around the corner from the office. MAN was it good. But first, Greg dedicates the Pump Assurance Beacon to Michael: A side dish at the […]
A nice Sunday night at Oratamin, where we celebrated Nishant’s birthday: Nice sunset on the way home. And we did some stargazing late-night. ] Related posts: Sunday Evening Supper at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social Ladies Night at Oratamin Friday […]
Megan started sprucing up the kitchen by buying the Ikea wooden decking tile, and hanging a curtain under the sink. I finished the other half, and did a little rearranging of the butcher block and book case, too: Makes it […]
A fun day at the pool — — and supper on the patio with Irene, Kris and Tom. That’s the way to spend a summer Saturday! Related posts: Saturday Supper at the Farm: Summer! Saturday Night Supper on the Patio: […]
Pal-ing around at Home Depot. At the Goosetown Bazaar: A random selfie. G&T poolside. A nice Saturday. Related posts: Saturday at the Farm Annual #selfie Quiet Family Dinner Afternoon at Oratamin
Some random Oratamin weekend photos. Low-carb G&T: Rose in a can. Decorating for the pre-school open house: Good times. Related posts: Full Circle: We’ve Joined a Swim Club A Picnic at Oratamin Oratamin Winter Social A Weekend with Boo
First Saturday of the summer. Rose by the pool and a big salad for dinner. Someone brought his pet tortoise. Salad and chicken. Related posts: Closing the Season at Oratamin Oratamin Opener: Memorial Day Oratamin Supper Oratamin Clean Up Day
We double booked this Saturday night, with a Pig Roast at Oratamin and a fundraiser for the Nyack Parks Conservancy at Laura’s house on the Hudson. Both were super-fun. Rose at the club. For the last time this year. Ken […]
Nice weather this year for the annual Labor Day Games at Oratamin. I made Snappy Bloody Marys (and regular ones) for the club, Samantha competed in a few races, and, later, Candace and Chris joined us for a drink poolside. […]
Karen’s visit continues with sunbathing, swimming and a concert in the South Nyack park. Randomly matching bathing suit and borrowed goggles: Obviously gin and tonics are involved. Yay! Related posts: Concert at Franklin Street Park The First Concert in the Park! […]
Here’s the thing about repetitive shots of G&Ts and roses and Sam swimming. They show how often we enjoyed the swim club this summer. Most every weekend. Lots of weeknights, too. It was relaxing, easy and enjoyable. And she loved […]
One last day off this staycation, spent sunning and swimming. Caprese! Back home, enjoying the summer sky. Related posts: Fun Friday Relaxing at the Pool Summer Day at the Pool Summer Supper: Burgers and Tomatoes
On this vacation, an activity in the morning, and the pool in the afternoon. Cheers! Steak with arugula and tomatoes. Sammy and Mommy. Related posts: Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Afternoon at […]
More summer suppers — a beautiful Caprese, grilled zucchini, corn and chicken. Related posts: Grilled Pork Chop Supper Caprese Supper at the Pool Corn and Zucchini Salad Family Supper on the Porch
Another lazy day at the pool, this time complete with a steak dinner and S’Mores. Related posts: Photos from an Afternoon at the Pool Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Sam Gets a Kiddie Pool The Best Marinade for Steak. […]
It just doesn’t get old. And the best summer supper. Related posts: Hot Dog Supper at the Pool Relaxing at the Pool The Season’s First Caprese Salad! Brrr! Turning Blue at the Pool
A fun Sunday, with a breakfast at Art Cafe, a trip to the farmers market and an afternoon at the pool, where we celebrated Chris’ 50th and played a round of cornhole. We ended with a nightcap on the patio. […]
It was one of those serendipitous evening at Oratamin, when everybody decided to pack a picnic — and the gin and tonics — and make an evening of it. Children played, adults laughed, we all ate well. This is summer. […]
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 […]
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.
