Sunday, November 27, 2011

SUNDAY

Spent most of the day at the new York Botanical Garden. Went to see the holiday train show but was most impressed with other things in the garden. I am sure spring is spectacular.





Then it was off for real NYC pizza and a stop at The Pickle Guy. Yummy afternoon.





Saturday, November 26, 2011

SATURDAY

Black Saturday ....Soho.....look at these sewing machines .......900+ in this store.




Friday, November 25, 2011

Black Friday

Spent the morning at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum

http://mvhm.org

Thanksgiving

Beautiful Thanksgiving 2011









Wednesday, November 23, 2011

YES

What a day. First Martha Stewart Show ...which was fun.....even for Jeff.

Then off to Klienfeld's to shop for THE DRESS. Yes she chose one. No photos ..as requested. It was lovely and she is going to be a beautiful bride.

Monday, November 21, 2011

MONDAY

Beautiful morning at the 9/11 Memorial. My dear friend Cheri 's sister has her name there.

Then a nice long walk back to our East Village apartment.

Found an antique enamel pitcher.  Guess I will mail it back.



Sunday, November 20, 2011

SUNDAY IN NYC

Made our way to Chelsea to the flea market. Made stops at Union Square Christmas market. Dropped into Fishs Eddy ...one of my favorite NYC shops. Now a little rest before  we eat again.




Saturday, November 19, 2011

Saturday

Another fun day.

Took the train to Brooklyn to the antique market. Found a Long Island linen and a Red Rider book 1939.
Then on to lunch. Great burger with Molly and Emil.

Back to Manhattan and through Chinatown....Little Italy...Soho.

Out to dinner shortly .







FRIDAY

Started our day by ordering the desserts for Thanksgiving ......pumpkin pie and a big platter of Italian pastries.

Then off to the Art Quilt Show....wow.

Off to Museum of Natural History ....IMAX...space .....frogs ..... and dinosaurs.

Dinner with Molly and Emil.




Thursday, November 17, 2011

Pylos NYC

Our first dinner in NYC. WOW.




Saturday, November 12, 2011

Rainy Night Dinner

This was so good. Try it.


What You Need
  • 1 fennel bulb, shaved paper thin with a mandolin
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leafed parsley
  • 2 Tbsp shaved Parmesan cheese
What You Do
Mix all ingredients together.
Serves 2-3