Last Sunday my favorite (and closest) park in New York City hosted the annual Medieval Festival. It was terrific. Lots of good festival food (a few years ago they added beer and wine), many performance stages, demonstrations of blacksmithing and sword making, multiple themed booths selling baubles and beads, knights jousting, a live chess game, … Continue reading Fort Tryon Park Medieval Festival review
Food
National Taco Day
Today is National Taco Day. There will be plenty of special taco specials at places like Taco Bell and Del Taco and other mass purveyors of such food. I have made Korean stylized tacos with my food kit purveyors and other corruptions of the form (and they were pretty good, more in the future). There … Continue reading National Taco Day
National Coffee Day
Today is National Coffee Day and for me that means another cup of Café du Monde, coffee blended with ground chicory from New Orleans. Chicory is the root of the endive plant which is roasted and ground up and blended with ground coffee. For me it provides a perfect blend of a black cup of … Continue reading National Coffee Day
This weekend: The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
On Sunday, October 1, come to Fort Tryon Park, near the top of Manhattan (and right next door to me) to enjoy the annual Medieval Festival. Take the A Train to 190th Street stop, take the elevator up to Fort Washington Avenue and turn right. There will be jousting, falconry demonstrations, medieval weaponry, people in … Continue reading This weekend: The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
National Pancake Day
Today is National Pancake Day. Many cultures around the world have their own versions from crepes to blinis, from sweet to savory, filled and flat but they are all delicious. I am particularly fond of the good old American version which needs a hot griddle, butter and syrup. At home I use a sourdough batter … Continue reading National Pancake Day
End of Summer
Today is officially the last day of summer. It has been a nice summer and relatively mild in New York. With the multiple fires in the west, hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it has been tough across the country. Autumn is my favorite season and it always lovely in New York. I'm looking forward to the … Continue reading End of Summer
National Cream Filled Donut Day
Today is National Cream Filled Donut Day. Deep Breath. I love Cream Filled Donuts but I avoid them at all costs. Slight tremor of my right hand. They are so delicious as to be unable to be resisted. A glistening dribble of drool escapes from the edge of my lip. A Boston Creme Donut is … Continue reading National Cream Filled Donut Day
Mom vs. Irma
Mom lives in a retirement trailer park between Orlando and Ocala. She likes the warm climate and the friendly neighbors. When Irma threatened she said "If it is less than a Category 3, no problem. Been there, done that." Since that was the forecast she declined the chance to evacuate. Thank goodness Irma was worn … Continue reading Mom vs. Irma
Happy Birthday, Mom
Today is my mother's birthday. I'm not going to tell you how old she is but next year she wants to prepare a special celebration as we both reach landmark years. She lives in Florida but every year or so she visits New York City to see me and Washington DC to see my brother. … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mom
My Basil Pesto
As noted earlier I have a couple of AeroGarden indoor hydroponic growing devices. They are perfect for a NYC apartment providing a few fresh ingredients for my cooking. After trying a few options I have settled on cherry tomatoes (my plant has been producing for more than a year) and basil. I have always found … Continue reading My Basil Pesto
National Waffle Day
Today, Thursday, August 24, is National Waffle Day. The first United States patent for a waffle iron was issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York on August 24, 1869. Thank you, Mr. Swarthout. Waffles are one of my favorite foods. I have a terrific recipe using my sourdough starter and think I will make … Continue reading National Waffle Day
Happy Birthday to my Tomato Plant
A little over a year ago I bought a Miracle-Gro AeroGarden for my small New York apartment. It is a simple hydroponic device with a grow light. Pretty cool. I started several plants for fun and there is a monitoring device to check for water level, remind you to add food and track how many … Continue reading Happy Birthday to my Tomato Plant
Showing Mom Around
Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. Or you may be quite relieved! My mother (nearly 80 now) just visited my home in New York and boy did we have a great time. She stops by every year or so and has no interest in tourist sites or even our roster of great restaurants. She wants … Continue reading Showing Mom Around
The Imbible – A Spirited History of Drinking
Had some friends in town and we wanted to go out but for something fun, no ballet, no opera, not even theater. So we found this off-Broadway gem at New World Stages - a show held in their bar - The Imbible - A Spirited History of Drinking. Anthony Corporale, the writer and host for … Continue reading The Imbible – A Spirited History of Drinking
Spring Lake, New Jersey
While attending performances of my play "Your Turn to Watch Dad" by the South Street Players we stayed in the lovely little Jersey Shore town of Spring Lake. Just one night at the Hewitt Wellington Hotel. Very nice place on the shores of a nice little lake and just blocks from the beach. The surrounding … Continue reading Spring Lake, New Jersey
Thin Mints Cereal
I am truly frightened. I have not eaten a bowl of cereal for decades. Once I figured out how to cook some bacon and a nice scrambled egg I left that reassuring milk filled bowl behind. I really haven't missed it. I have even eliminated most of my milk consumption (after building strong bones and … Continue reading Thin Mints Cereal
Plowing my south forty
Recently I purchased a Miracle-Gro AeroGarden, then I bought another. Currently in the largest, Bounty version, I have cherry tomato plants. For a while I also had lettuce, but they seeded out and the tomatoes took over. I love tomatoes and so am getting a real kick out of harvesting fresh cherry tomatoes straight into … Continue reading Plowing my south forty
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