Raspberry Fields Cocktail
Less than 30 days left of summer..... The realization sets in every August when summer evenings begin to cool and the crimson blossoms of the crepe myrtle trees line the roads. My gardening …
The Perfect Hostess Gift is the Perfect Guest
Long before I became a hotelier, I hosted friends and family during the summer in Long Island and Cape Cod. These small houses were home to many dinner parties, picnics and poolside cocktails. But …
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So much Zucchini, so little Time! Zucchini for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
It's late July and just about now every gardener is trying to figure out what to do with all the zucchini and summer squash left on the vines. If you stop by our garden, you'll see the zucchini among …
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North Fork Roundup: What’s Happening this Summer in Southold?
When I think of all-American towns, it doesn't get more American than the town of Southold, founded in 1640 by Puritans from the New Haven Colony. Although Southold is in New York State, it …
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Dressing for Easter
We are dressed for Easter at The Greenporter Hotel. Christine, our morning maitre d' hotel, prepared the most lovely Easter eggs in bright green and pink with dried pansy blossoms for our tables. …
Cooking, Baking, and the City Kitchen
I've been living in New York City for about 25 years. Here, people rarely use their kitchens - let alone their ovens. New Yorkers find creative ways to maximize their living spaces and, since very …
Not Your Mother’s Potato and Leek Soup
I miss seeing leeks used as vegetables. In France, you’ll see them sautéed on a plate with a beautiful piece of salmon, served alongside some roasted potatoes and homemade aioli. In the U.S., we seem …
Mesclun Greens with Barolo-braised cherries for Valentine’s Day
Cherries braised in your favorite wine can inspire a first course for a Valentine menu or any romantic evening. Just add a few teaspoons of this warm sauce on your greens along with candied …
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Gingerbread Cake with Bourbon Custard Sauce
The smell of gingerbread in the oven is all about winter and the holidays. Making gingerbread cookies can be more work than you planned and then your adult guests may not appreciate the decorated …
