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10/24/2024

We were appalled at the shameless treatment of the Haitian community in Springfield,Ohio.

So, on a cross country drive, 600 miles from our home, we checked into Springfield to see for ourselves.

At Rose Goute's Creole Restaurant, we savored a delicious meal of chicken, snapper, and plantains, served with kindness. A few blocks away, we enjoyed a peaceful dog walk at a nature preserve. (Spoiler alert: nobody was lurking in the woods waiting to eat our dogs!)

It was a terrific stop on our journey west. This community didn't deserve the emotional terror it endured, including dozens of bomb threats. The coming Presidential election and Senate election in the lower Hudson Valley, with a large Haitian community, is an opportunity for each of us to voice how we feel about it.

10/19/2024

Introducing stunning Courtney, and her epic first look with Markus, on his family's fabulous roof deck above the sea.
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09/26/2024

This morning, our harvest basket was brimming with tomatillos.

We were surprised last spring to see them offered by . How would they fare in our garden in Sleepy Hollow, so far from their native Mexican soil?

They flourished. And the over six foot vines are still full.

One can see how, in Spanish, tomatillos are also referred to as tomates de fresadilla (little strawberry tomatoes), or farolitos (little lanterns).

Whatever we call these special vegetables, by evening transformed a small portion of our harvest basket into a savory salsa verde, and ladled it over grilled shrimp! Delicioso!

09/18/2024

Doggie SUP Envy.

That's ' sweet puppy Willow,
In her element on the Tarrrytown waterfront at sunset...

and,seemingly, eager to find his way onto our paddle board with Ruby and Rico.

Thanks Dani for capturing us on your river walk, and texting the photos to a stranger! Who knew, that we knew each other!

09/13/2024

Morning garden harvest on Vermont farm table - edible nasturtium and tomatillos.

Inspired by loving vibes on 's birthday...and sharing delicious moments.

Big assist - seed from

08/25/2024

A Mid-Summer Night's Dream!

(Paddling with , Layla, Ruby, Rico).

07/26/2024

"The Marsh Less Paddled"

3rd photo, inscribed bench on Lane Island meadow: "Don't go where the path may lead. Go where there is no path. And leave a trail." Emerson

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07/19/2024

Reflections, Fountains, And Beauty at Brenda and Dave's Summer Solstice Wedding.
Decor: Damselfly Designs
Band: Hank Lane Music - New York, NY
Venue: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill with event coordinator John Glovack

07/12/2024

The Elektra energy on the dance floor at Ashley and Aaron's waterfront wedding moved us to capture our incredible wedding couple and their upbeat band in double exposure! Here are a few takes.
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07/02/2024

Shanghai Baby Bok Choy with Genovese Basil on our farm table.

Part of an ongoing still life series featuring harvests from the garden to our table.

Stylist: Moira Jo Trachtenberg
Big assist: Hudson Valley Seed Co.o

06/27/2024

Before her Bat Mitzvah even began, we knew Emma could dance all night!

Entertainment; Jimmy Dee Entertainment
Jimmy Dee Mitzvahs
Florals: Arcadia Floral Co
Ballon decor: Westchester Pop Stars

06/22/2024

Sharing a sea of joy and love from Ashley and Aaron's wedding last weekend at the American Yacht Club.
Lots more to come.

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06/17/2024

Introducing Tanya and her lovely girls, Danny and his lovely boys and....the most lovely pooch, Kaiya.

Nearly a decade into their friendship and romance, Tanya and Danny formally blended their families with an intimate ceremony in Bedford, then celebrated at the J House Greenwich.

Garden photos: a Westchester home
Bride's Gown: Norma Kamali,
Makeup: Shira Karasik Aaron
DJ: (to come)

06/15/2024

Happy family and friends during an intimate, rehearsal dinner last night for and at .

Following dessert, and a thunderous rain, a New Orleans band paraded guests through shimmering, wet streets to a tented, welcoming party on the lawn!

All prelude to their big today at ! We're looking forward to capturing the full story!

Planner: , Sue Scully

06/13/2024

The mystical beauty of our garden arranged on our kitchen table with

On the vine, scapes seem to magically appear from thin garlic stalks like the neck and head of swans. On the plate, they bring mild garlic accents to baked salmon or pesto.

This image is part of my ongoing series featuring still lifes of crops harvested from our garden and arranged on our Vermont farm table.

For years, our garden has been inspired by our talented neighbors, the farmers at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture with big assists from Hudson Valley Seed Co.

05/31/2024

Before her 'first look' with Matt, we stole a few dreamy moments with Olivia in the rotunda!
Hair/makeup: Glamazon Coifs, Em Katz Beauty
Bridal gown:
Florals: Forever In Bloom
Ceremony Musicians: Claudia Kohler Horne, Earl Maneein
DJ: Stylus DJ Entertainment
Caterinig: Abigail Kirsch
Mark Twain's Hudson River estate: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill

05/27/2024

With palpable friendship, admiration, and love for each other, Olivia and Matt's dreamy first look danced imperceptibly into their second, third, and umpteenth looks - lasting throughout the course of their beautiful wedding day. With their godfather and godmother presiding during the ceremony, during heartfelt vows, a few tears mixed with all the joy.
Florals: Forever In Bloom
Hair/makeup: Valerie Lynn (hair) Glamazon Coifs
Em Katz Beauty
Bridal gown:
Ceremony Musicians: Claudia Kohler Horne, Deth Vi
DJ: Stylus DJ Entertainment

Catering: Abigail Kirsch
Mark Twain's Hudson River estate: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill
Unflappable Tappan Hill event manager: John Glovak

05/05/2024

This weekend, the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Five years before their conception, I had the privilege of writing a story in the New York Times about plans by David Rockefeller and his daughter, Peggy Dulany to preserve their 80-acre farmland in Pocantico Hills with their vision.

My stories appeared on July 4, 1999 in the NYT national edition under the headline "Study Center Planned on Rockefeller Land."

In researching the story, I spent time at the Rockefeller Archives learning fascinating details of how the Stone Barns was built from 1930-1933. John D. Rockefeller, his wife Abby, and son Nelson scrutinized every design detail to assure the project conveyed a "New England farm barn atmosphere" and rejecting design elements that struck them as "too sophisticated."

The 4 panels here contain highlights from the 1930's construction history.

The bucolic farm has brought a Vermont like feel to our community in Westchester County. It's a gift to be a neighbor and have access to such a treasure!

Here is a link to the full stories (perhaps only accessible to NYT subscribers)
https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/04/nyregion/study-center-planned-on-rockefeller-land.html?searchResultPosition=1

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