There was a time when Brad and I entertained like crazy. Life was a string of dinner parties, followed by impromptu dance parties and more dinner parties. Lately these evenings are fewer and farther between, but I still love to … Continue reading…
Ramblings
A Challenge: D.I.Y. Ricotta
Today is the last day of September (how did that happen so quick?), and also the last day of the NY Locavore Challenge – I just learned more than 1,400 people across NY State were involved. In addition to taking … Continue reading…
All in a Week’s Waistline
People often ask me if Brad and I eat out a lot – I suppose that depends on what you consider to be a lot. Most of the time we cook and eat 3 meals a day at home. And … Continue reading…
Canyon Cooking: Westwater Chili
On Thursday afternoon I arrived home from Utah and spent a few quiet hours alone in our apartment praying my brain wouldn’t catch up to my body too soon. I closed my eyes that night and dreamed of big skies … Continue reading…
Yesterday it Rained in the Desert
I woke up next to the Green River this morning. I’m in Southern Utah surrounded by some of my best and oldest friends. In a few hours I’ll get on a boat and spend the next few days on the … Continue reading…
The Rally to Support Farmers Post-Irene
The outpouring of support for farmers and farms flooded by Irene has been inspiring. Last week I wrote a post about my friend Ray Bradley and neighboring farmers in New Paltz who lost nearly everything in the storm. Many people … Continue reading…
Locavorism and The Flooding of Local Farms
Yesterday kicked off the first day of the New York Locavore Challenge hosted by NOFA NY (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York). When I told Brad I thought we should sign up and was talking about the 250 … Continue reading…
A Proper Pranzo
Every now and then, a proper lunch should be had. Take a break, slow down, and enjoy a summer afternoon and a good meal with friends. Then comes the hard part – back to work.
Hurricanes, Hoarding and Tomatoes
Here we are in Brooklyn waiting for the storm to come (that would be Hurricane Irene). She has freaked this city out and we’ve battered down and stocked up in anticipation. I read advisories about having shelf-stable food on hand, … Continue reading…
Dinner at Bradley Farm – From the Other Side of the Kitchen Door
This past Sunday Brad and I drove up to New Paltz again for the 3rd and final of Ray Bradley’s inaugural farm-to-table dinner series. You can read about our experience last month as guests at the table, however this time … Continue reading…