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The Red House Gets A New Set of Clothes (And A Hot Water Heater, Too)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Julie

A few weeks ago we came up to the Red House to start “prepping” for the siding that would finally be put on the house. I made the mistake of driving into Manhattan to pick up Lynn from work which … Continue reading →

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A Summer Garden And Pizza on the Grill

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Julie

Our summer garden has turned into a bonanza of tomatoes of all sizes! Here’s what I managed to quickly pick along with a few leftover peas. The lettuce grew so high it looked like I threw some really bad non-organic … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer at the Red House

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Julie

I’ve been remiss in writing about the Red House and things we have accomplished and things we unfortunately still have not gotten around to doing. So a quick recap should bring everyone up to speed. First and foremost, although we … Continue reading →

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Five Years Later…Strawberries!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Julie

After planting strawberries in one corner of the Red House garden nearly five years ago, we suddenly have lots and lots of strawberries. It seems, however, that I’m a bit late in picking them since when I parted some of … Continue reading →

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Fall Upstate And A Craving For…Baking

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie

Fall has definitely arrived at the Red House. The leaves are turning shades of crimson, yellow and orange. I think the sumac trees on the property are my favorite only because their colors are so intense and often the deep … Continue reading →

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The Start of Summer

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Julie

It being the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation, I decided to splurge a bit on the provisions I would be bringing up to the house for the weekend. Now, I’ve been hauling food up … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend: Weeds, BBQ, Fiddlehead Ferns And A Single Director’s Chair Left

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Julie

As I’m writing this entry, it seems that not only was May dreary and wet but June is shaping up to be too. The weather was so bad when we drove up to the Red House for a long Memorial … Continue reading →

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The Year in Food

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Julie

Sometimes it’s really easy writing this blog, because although it wasn’t meant to be indicative of our times (all pictures, no words), sometimes describing the food I’m growing, cooking and then eating is just easier when there’s a photograph.  So, … Continue reading →

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The Bounty of the Garden

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Julie

So far it seems the meadow that used to be an old potato field still has a lot to offer.  When you look at the soil, it’s dark and rich and tills up quite nicely, unlike our suburban garden that’s … Continue reading →

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Missing the Farmers’ Markets, Already

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Julie

I know vegetables and fruits are seasonal but the thing is I was so entranced by all of  the farmers’ markets upstate this past summer that now that the markets have ended, I miss them.  Granted, I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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