It’s that time of year when you think you cannot stand another day of cold, dreary weather without either losing your mind or heading to a beach…you just want to be anywhere else! That’s how I was feeling when Joan, Bonnie and I got an invitation to “A Winter White Dinner Party” from Hollie Bart [...]
Archive for January 2010
Crab Nachos on the Grill
Yes…on the grill. Finishing these “Nachos with an Asian flair” on the grill in the middle of January feels (and tastes) like a much-needed respite from winter.
Missing Domino Magazine? Look for Lonny Magazine Online!
The demise of Domino magazine was one of many sad losses seen in the magazine publishing world last year. I will forever miss curling up with my issue the night it arrived in my mailbox, earmarking the pages I loved (I never got into those sticky note “flags”), and ultimately bringing some of the inspiration [...]
Winter White Icicle Cake
This gorgeous cake was made by Ken Noskin for Hollie Bart’s “Winter White Dinner Party” (see our blog). It does take some work…but it is totally delicious!
Pick of the Week: Lamps
I was going to pick one lamp for our “pick of the week” but I just couldn’t decide on just one. So, here are my favorites. Click the images to enlarge for closer look. This iron “triangle” floor lamp (left) makes a real statement in any room. Crafted in Maine, it’s modern yet rustic. Here’s [...]
Cold Sesame Noodles
I tasted these delicious noodles at the Ancram Angel Christmas Party. It was a potluck so I had no idea who had made them. After some investigating, I found out Adrienne Citrin (a great Hammertown customer and friend) was the chef in question. When she told me how easy they were to make AND that [...]
“Women of Note” Concert to Benefit Family of Jerrice Baptiste in Haiti
Monday, January 25th The Rhinecliff Hotel 6p – 10p Please join these wonderful performers for this Benefit Concert *Bar Scott *Mary Courtney *Abby Lappen *Rebecca Martin *Kelleigh McKenzie *Gail Ann Dorsey WKZE radio host Jerrice Baptiste (Women of Note – Sundays 5-7pm) was born in Haiti and lived there until she was 13. Jerrice has [...]
“Brunch at the Bar” is back at Red Devon
– BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — Brunch at the Bar Saturdays & Sundays 12-3pm Winter Brunch Menu Eggs Benedict Devon Breakfast with Special Omelet Coddled Eggs House-Made Granola with Goat’s Milk Yogurt & Fresh Fruit Steak Frites Sauteed Chicken with Dumplings Croque-Monsieur or Croque-Madame Lamb Bourguignon Mushroom Leek Ravioli Salads Devon Burger Local Seafood Selection [...]
