Citizens of our United States rejoice, revel in the joy of our independence, and be grateful for all it affords us. Yet, be vigilant and on the ready, for today almost two and a half centuries later, there are those outside, and among us who seek to deny our freedom, and unthinkably to discriminate against certain Americans they don’t like. Celebrate and remember the words of these great people… Continue reading Grateful for Our Independence
Oh so much has changed since May, the garden is alive with majestic wonders. It will continue to grow and excite the whole year long. Visiting every few weeks is an enlivening joy.
81 Stonecrop Ln, Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-2000
We enjoyed global meets local with three wines from the venerable Kim Crawford Wines of New Zealand with local fare from Cold Spring Farmers Market. More Here Hello Again Kim Crawford Wines You Are Better Than Ever
Wine in a box really makes sense, friendly to the earth, reduces cost and are so convenient. A nice portable resealable box travels so nicely for a picnic.
Unfortunately, most box wines are not all that good. Sorry, no offence to those who like them. I tasted these two reds, the Bota Box RedVolution a California blend and a true Italian, 100% Sangiovese. Both are available nearby, one I really liked. Continue reading How About a Box of Wine for Your Next Hudson Valley Picnic
Can I go from meditation to imbibing in one post. Well sure I can when it is a cocktail as pure and close to Mother Nature as this.
A new take on the classic “Gin and Tonic” this made with Hudson Valley stuff. Continue reading Another Drink More Good Cocktail
There are some things that really can’t be described in words or even in pictures. I’ll never forget stepping into the majestic, centuries old, duomo in Orvieto on Diana and I’s first trip to Italy in 1985. I had seen pictures in books and magazines, no internet then, but nothing came close to the real thing. The swelling sense of awe as I lingered in and about such an amazing structure was extraordinary. Continue reading An Inspiriting Visit to Chuang Yen Monastery in the Hudson Valley
We have been so looking forward to tasting what Marnie Henricksson is serving at her latest venture Marnie’s Asian Kitchen to Go that just opened in May.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday she is offering a very tempting menu of Asian cuisine out of St. Mary’s Church in Cold Spring.
This past week we tried two dishes and loved them. Continue reading Great Asian Cuisine – To Go – Tuesday and Wednesday
These spiritual window-shoppers,
who idly ask, ‘How much is that?’ Oh, I’m just looking.
They handle a hundred items and put them down,
shadows with no capital.
What is spent is love and two eyes wet with weeping.
But these walk into a shop,
and their whole lives pass suddenly in that moment,
in that shop.
Where did you go? “Nowhere.”
What did you have to eat? “Nothing much.”
Even if you don’t know what you want,
buy something, to be part of the exchanging flow.
Start a huge, foolish project,
like Noah.
It makes absolutely no difference
what people think of you.
Finally got to stop by Jason Schuler’s great store in Beacon, Drink More Good, and picked up a bagful of goodies including his luscious Cassia Kream Syrup that I used to make this brilliantly simple cocktail.
In case you have been under a rock for the last few years and have not heard of Jason’s “make the world a better place” locally produced deliciously wholesome, “redefining”, soda syrups, that Martha Stewart and a whole lot of other people are raving about, let me clue you in…. Continue reading An Exciting Bourbon Cocktail with Drink More Good
I so enjoyed an article by Helen MacDonald in the “On Nature” section of the NY Times Magazine today. Headlined “Learning the Names of Creatures and Plants Can Make You Feel at Home Anywhere in the World” the article illuminates the joy and advantages of learning the names and stories of the living nature of our place, or any place you may be. Continue reading On Nature in the NY Times Sunday Magazine Today
