June 2013

In the heat of summer, I’m always looking for a light, fresh salad to feed to a houseful in Southampton for lunch.  Chicken salads are usually solid crowd-pleasers at our house, but this one breaks free of the usual formulas.  The chicken is coated in a unique and flavorful dressing that’s made from a boiled […]

Mother’s Day breakfast is an American tradition, but we Dads love at hot meal in the morning too!  Real men do eat quiche, but steak and eggs is a manly classic that this Dad would love to eat on Father’s Day.  This version takes this dish a bit beyond diner fare: I like to use […]

Ray-Ban Aviators.  Classic shades, lightweight and cool (but not too cool for school). Nest thermostat.  A sleek, smart gadget that learns your preferences and programs itself to maximize energy efficiency –and can be controlled remotely from your phone. Coach Bleecker Leather Dopp Kit.   For keeping it together on the road. Gifts from Murray’s Cheese. […]

Hibiscus Cooler

June 4, 2013 · 1 comment

Drinks made from the hibiscus flower (or flor de Jamaica as it’s know in Latin America) refresh people in Latin America, North Africa, the Carribbean and parts of Asia, but about the only version common in North America is Red Zinger herbal tea.  Nothing wrong with that, of course, but this drink has a deep, […]