On the corner by TRADER JOE’S nyc

My friend and neighbor, GLORIA, snapped this today on the corner where we live.

And the birds talked!

Cute little rabbit….it did NOT talk!

Breakfast at the BREADS BAKERY in Lincoln Center

My dear friend RUTH has her breakfast here every day.  At 101 years she is still full of …………

CHUTZPAH.………. [yiddish for “cheeky”]

OLE

Michael brought us a sampling of todays pastry……….BABKA

Jonathan came out……… to our table on the sidewalk………and brought us a sample of his smile!

 

No, Ruth is not choking me…………it is a hug!

Cinnamon roll.……..tiny but tasty.

“Hi Tom!”

  “Your usual cappuccino”.

Baristas………who make an excellent brew.  Espresso please.

On the top shelf………..BABKA……….which is the new bagel for New Yorkers

So I brought home a BABKA for tea time on my terrace.

With raisins…..chocolate……..

and Trader Joes vanilla……….[which is the best in New York].

WAFFLES with two Scottish Lasses

Waffles were delicious………the company was delightful………..the conversation was all about OPERA.

Cornmeal and cheddar…..bluberries and applesauce……..

and TRADER JOE’S naturally smoked bacon.

Debbie was checking out YALE as a possible UNI where Tami can study.

Tami fell in love with my Easter hat.  I did NOT let her wear it back to Scotland.

Could our smiles be any bigger???

This recording was made three years ago in HOLLAND at PrincClaus……..she recently sang at the Cathedral in Bristol.

 

Saturday lunch with friends on the TERRACE

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DINNER on the TERRACE with James and Jack

James and Jack are on their way to the theater to see “THE KING AND I” at Lincoln Center.

James [singer, actor, dancer] in London is in New York on a holiday.

Jack is in New York on a three month holiday ………. takings a lot of dance classes…….and working as a waiter at Ruby’s Cafe.

Both are having a ball in Manhattan.

WHAT”S FOR DINNER?  

Corn chowder and a hot berry compote with Trader Joe’s French Vanilla

 

Lunch on the terrace with Pam, Don and a CHICKEN!

Twas’ a beautiful autumn day in NYC………perfect for “tea-time” on the terrace with our friend Pam.

Of course I had to have these “pin cushions”…………[native to South Africa].  My friend there, Simmie………..grows them wild in her garden.

Grilled pork on sesame “brot” from Trader Joe’s.

Apple galette……….butter crust……….4 varieties of apples…….dried cranberries in cassis………browned butter and demerara sugar.  NO CINNAMON.

A dab of whipped cream………sweetened with maple syrup.

The Donald on his iPhone talking with Andre.

Cluck!  Cluck!  Trying to decide if this is my new Halloween costume !

Pam and Don grew up in the same neighborhood…..at the same time…….”those were the days”.

LUNCH with friends on the TERRACE

Carolyn drove down from Vermont………bearing a goodie basket brimming with Vermont made specialties.  What a delight!

 

Waiting for my guests to arrive……….

Renate arrived from France………I sliced a Kohlrabi bulb for her……..sehr gut!

Our sassy little morning dove arrived too………gave a koooo and expected us to toss over  few of the sesame seeds from our loaf of bread.

 

It was the first time I met ANNA………a delightful girl………..[and an accomplished pianist].

Salt and pepper critters watching over the butter cookies.

Zinnias being my favorite flower………….I have to have bunches of them all summer.

Spaghetti squash strands are three feet long.

Champagne grapes…………oh soooooooo sweet.  Like perfume.

Trader Joe does a sesame loaf that is so fresh …….it nearly melts in your mouth.

Vermont Cheddar and Summer Sausage……yellow carrots…….shredded kohlrabi.

Ultra sweet pflaumen…………mesclun……….and a squeeze of lemon .

The green fish actually gurgles when you pour……….AND sometimes he spits.

 

Peaches and nectarines…………sherbet and Trader Joe’s Vanilla…….napped with a generous pour of champagne grape juice………….a wonderful finish to a delightful lunch with friends.

 

HAPPY JULY 4TH / 2014

For lunch it was RED, WHITE and BLUE chips from Trader Joe’s.

GILDED LILY wine from King Ferry Winery………..lobster salad from Citarella.

No Macy’s fireworks this year.  They moved the display to the East Side.  Bummer!

Yes, it is a PLASTIC lobster!

ILONA and her Friends at LUNCH

After a frantic 10 days of NY FASHION WEEK Spring 2014…….we all needed a quiet lunch on my terrace.

Friday  started off very iffy!  Very overcast.

Mr. Mourning Dove drops in every morning.  We call him “Coo Coo”.  He hangs around for about an hour…..but keeps an eye out for the Kestral who nests  on the tower next to us.

Finally……the sun decided to peek out

Don set up a couple of tables on the terrace

I picked up some flowers at our local farmers market.

There was a chance of showers……so Don set up the umbrellas.

I have never tried the wines of Long Island……..decided to give Peconic a try  [way too dry].

CHICKEN SALAD.  The trick is to cut the mayo by half and mix in whipped cream.

Eric, Jane, Margo ILONA and Shelly.

Lady Jane digs in.

Trader Joe provided the Macarons.  Eat them frozen.  Delish

I tried on Ilona’s Karen Walker sunglasses.

They look better on ILONA!  What style!

Margo………an art student at Parsons…..and oh so talented.

Margo…..ILONA and Jane.  Three delightful ladies.

ILONA in my art studio……..and a few naked cowboys.  At 95 she is still kicking up her heels.

She played several sonatas for us.  Loverly!

Perusing Kaffe Fassett’s book………and autobio on his very fascinating life.

CLICK ON his site………it is exciting.

http://www.kaffefassett.com/Home.html

Ilona’s friend Erik……..off to a meeting with a director………but stopped in to say hello.

Sherbet………..blackberry sauce……raspberries and whipped cream.

ILONA loves whipped cream.  Ate two bowls.  Finger licking good!

Gardenia from my garden.  Exotic scent for an exotic lady.

PEACHES, FIGS and Passion Flowers

FIGS and BLUE CHEESE……….a luncheon fit for the Gods………..and moi!

I grow the figs on my terrace………..usually about two dozen ripen…….all at once.

OK……so I threw in a cosmos or two into the mix.

Gazania Ringens……….passion flowers…….curl and twine over my trellis.

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These peaches came from Trader Joe’s…….no fuzz, no fuss.  Just sweet and juicy.

PEACHES and ZINNIAS………….my favorite fruit and my favorite flower.