Colonnade Row

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] When visiting the Merchants House Museum in Manhattan, be sure and walk by Colonnade Row, the series of columned rowhouses located on the 400 block of Lafayette Street, around the corner from the Merchant’s House, near the Cooper Union. The rowhouses are not open to the public, but …

The Fifth Season

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] The Fifth Season, in Port Jefferson, is a highly-regarded farm-to-table restaurant with East End connections.  The restaurant features views of the harbor and a menu that changes with the seasons.  Their braised short ribs earn accolades.  The Fifth Season also caters.  Ask for Jeniffer Corwin Orlowski. Check out …

Cherries, Berries & Donuts

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Cherries will be in limited supply this season.  In July, we invite you to come to the fruit stand, where we will have raspberries, blueberries, and donuts as alternatives. [/xf_textblock]

Strawberries With Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Jane Cottrell’s recipe for strawberries with balsamic vinegar: 1 pint strawberries, hulled, and large berries cut in half 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Place berries in a bowl.  Drizzle vinegar over berries and sprinkle with sugar.  …

Wickham Harvest Calendar

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Coming up on the Wickham harvest calendar:  sweet cherries, tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and currants. [/xf_textblock]

Cutchogue Banknote

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] A Cutchogue banknote from the 1920s, signed by Raymond Tuthill, cashier, and Henry Fleet, president, First National Bank of Cutchogue. [/xf_textblock]

Combine Harvester

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Bringing out the Allis-Chalmers All-Crop 60 combine harvester.  This model of combine harvester was known for its versatility in harvesting various different crops, including beans, barley, wheat, and rye.  We have used this combine to harvest grain over the length of the North Fork, and on Shelter Island. …