Things have been so busy lately that I've fallen a bit behind in my Bon Appetits. I finally took a few minutes this weekend to catch up on the most recent issues, and the timing couldn't have been better - there was a simple pasta recipe and, other than the pancetta, I had everything on … Continue reading Sunday supper – Carbonara with delicata squash
18 thoughts from the weekend my son turned 18
When he was born, my oldest son scared me. That changed. Now, I'm in awe of him. According to my sons, the plural of penis is penis. (The "s" is silent when it's plural) Crazy > Creepy The Olde English was the perfect place to celebrate my Anglophile son's birthday. Molly, our server, deserves a … Continue reading 18 thoughts from the weekend my son turned 18
Cuomo: failing to understand the problem
Governor Cuomo has released a report which concludes that many of New York State's public schools are failing. As I skimmed the lengthy document online, I noticed a consistency which, to me, was critical in understanding why these schools are struggling. With only two exceptions (Amsterdam and Buffalo's South Park), the schools which have been deemed failing are attempting … Continue reading Cuomo: failing to understand the problem
A sure sign of spring…
Last weekend's New York in Bloom flower show at the NYS museum is the ultimate harbinger of spring's impending arrival. Click through for my Seen gallery on the TU site. As always, the museum and the exhibitor's did us proud while raising funds for a worthy cause!
Restaurant families
After more than three decades in the restaurant business, I know a few things. Some of the knowledge I've gained is related to food - how to make a buerre blanc or hollandaise and what to do with an excess of vegetables (frittata, risotto or soup). I've learned about wine and spirits and the significance … Continue reading Restaurant families
Ugly Girls – a(n ugly) novel
Ever start reading a book and get a sense pretty early on that you're not going to enjoy it? What do you do? Push through or bail? For much of my reading life, I've opted to push through and have, on occasion, been pleasantly surprised when something shifts or clicks and the book becomes enjoyable. … Continue reading Ugly Girls – a(n ugly) novel
Dirty in the DelSo
Tuesday was a long day in my neighborhood. I first got the news in the early morning - a water main had burst and the police, but not yet the water department, were on hand. I considered getting up and running some water in my bath tub, but since I'm on vacation, I rolled over … Continue reading Dirty in the DelSo
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