We spent the past few weekends getting the garden patch ready. Spring arrived late in New York, but this weekend we finally planted our seedlings.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Gardening & Herbs
Impromptu Pistou
Pistou is a sauce made from garlic, fresh basil and olive oil. It is a common condiment from the Provence region of France and from Italian regions, and can be served with pasta dishes, as a spread for bread, or on anything you like.
I have a video below that shows how easy it is to make, but first…… Read the rest
Suburban Garden 2012 (Photo Tour)
In my ongoing quest for refuge from the New York City rat race, we launched our annual suburban garden at our home in Pelham.
Planting, daily watering, pruning, harvesting and constant dirt in my fingernails helps satisfy that longing for primitive simplicity.… Read the rest
Cooking Staples
If you stock your kitchen with anything, be sure to include cooking staples like olive oil, onions, garlic and dried oregano.
I’m not a chef, but I’ve worked as a line cook in some upscale French restaurants during some weird periods of my life.… Read the rest
Premium Water
Most people think of “premium water” as water that comes in a bottle, marketed heavily with some exotic name, origin and packaging.
To me, the most premium water is that which comes out of the tap in New York City and at our home in Westchester, New York.… Read the rest