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Happy Friday! Last Saturday my husband and I got up at 4:45 AM so we could drive over 3 hours to pick our son up from Boy Scout camp since pickup was at 9 AM. We then turned around and drove 3+ hours home! What a morning! But we had most of the day left when we got back home. In other exciting news, my daughter got her first job! She’s working at our local Shoprite in the Shop From Home Dept. We are all happy that she will be making money to support her expensive teenage lifestyle! Here are five from this week:
1. Trader Joe’s– A Trader Joe’s opened last week and it’s only about 15 minutes away. While I didn’t go opening day, my daughter and I did stop by Saturday night and picked some things up. Would love to know your TJ favorites!
2. Brunch at Goosefeather – Sunday my husband and I were hosted for brunch at Goosefeather in Tarrytown. This is celebrity chef Dale Talde’s Westchester County restaurant. Everything was delicious but this shrimp toast was one of my faves.
3. Reading – This week I finished reading Other People’s Houses by Abby Waxman. It was an enjoyable read about a suburban neighborhood and the secrets of a group of families.
5. Watching – Saturday night we watched Morbius and it was pretty bad!
I’ve also been watching Vanderpump Rules on Hulu. I watched this show when it first came out on Bravo but never watched all the seasons. I’ve started over from the beginning. It’s pretty bad and it’s so staged, but somehow I’m still watching.
6. Eating – We devoured these Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups. It was only 99 cents for the bag!
My daughter also picked out these Bamba puffed corn peanut snacks that are dipped in dark chocolate. These disappeared quickly as well!
7. Drinking – MIZO hard lemonade pouches. Don’t these remind you of the Capri Suns from childhood? These are definitely not kid-friendly! I wrote about these for Guilty Eats and was sent samples. I’ve only tried the Blackberry Lychee so far. They aren’t bad! They are sweet and the alcohol flavor isn’t strong.
Thank you to Goosefeather for hosting us. As always, all opinions are our own.
Since its September 2019 opening, Goosefeather has been one of Westchester County’s go-to restaurants for date nights, birthdays and anniversary celebrations. When the Tarrytown restaurant first opened, Chef Dale Talde served his seasonal and modernized Cantonese dishes at both weekend brunch and dinner. The restaurant closed temporarily during COVID and reopened serving only dinner. Earlier this month, Goosefeather finally brought back weekend brunch.
Brunch
On Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM – 2:30 PM, guests can once again enjoy some unique menu offerings that don’t exist on the dinner menu. My husband and I recently visited and were able to sample several of the new dishes.
The brunch menu has a small selection of cocktails, such as a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or a Goosefeather Sangria or Bellini. My husband ordered the David Lo Pan, which is made with gin, strega, Oolong tea and Yuzu-ade. He was pleasantly surprised at both the name of the cocktail and how delicious it was.
The brunch menu features some favorites from the dinner menu like the Dry-aged beef potstickers, Crispy Shrimp Bao and Sweet Summer Corn. Similar to dinner, the brunch menu encourages diners to order several different dishes to share. There are three sections to the menu: “Bao”, “Smaller” and “Bigger”. Before the food is served, a small vessels of soy sauce and chili garlic oil are delivered to the table.
We were able to enjoy two different bao of the three available on the menu. The Classic Chilled Lobster Bao was a unique Cantonese twist to the seasonal summer lobster roll. We also shared the Market Mushroom Bao with pickled star fruit and Umami butter. This vegetarian dish is one of several on the menu. The bao are served in taco holders, making them easy to pick up and enjoy.
We had two “smaller” dishes, one of which was my absolute favorite. This Shrimp Toast is made with milk bread and topped with a sunny side up egg and nori. The toast had a nice crunch and was filled with shrimp. While the egg and nori flakes were a nice addition, I could have eaten multiple slices of just the toast. The Gem Salad was topped with 8 Treasure Spice and Parmigiano. This is one of the lighter dishes on the menu and one of several vegan and gluten-free selections. While we enjoyed everything we ate, the Gem Salad is probably the least interesting item that we sampled.
We shared two of the “bigger” dishes. The Smoked Salmon Fried Rice has bits of scrambled egg and is mixed with Crème Fraîche. A generous sprinkle of Everything Bagel Spice and dill finish the dish. This was the only dish that I tried with and without some of the chili garlic sauce. While I usually enjoy a little spice on my fried rice, I found it to overpower the smoked salmon fried rice and preferred it without. The Grilled Asparagus Salad is a lighter dish. The asparagus had a nice smokiness and was topped with lump crab, a XO sauce romesco and a 6 minute egg.
Although we do not eat meat, we noticed the Kung Pao Chicken & Mochi Waffles is a very popular dish. Almost every table ordered it during our visit and it looked really tasty! Other meat-forward brunch only dishes include Crispy Pork Wontons, Fried Chicken Dumplings and Goosefeather Double Cheeseburgers.
Hopefully you save room for dessert. We enjoyed sharing the Goosefeather Sundae which featured a vanilla ice cream and lemon sorbet garnished with half an ice cream cookie sandwich. It is large enough to share and was the perfect ending to end our delicious meal. There is one other dessert option, the Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu which sounds very interesting.
There are enough brunch-only dishes that guests who have previously enjoyed dinner at Goosefeather can come for brunch and experience all different menu items. Regardless of whether you visit for brunch or dinner, know you are in for a delicious meal.
The Chef
Chef Dale Talde is probably most recognized from his appearances as a contestant on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”. The James Beard nominated chef has also written a cookbook, Asian American, which can be purchased at the restaurant. Besides overseeing his restaurant, Chef Talde also hosts the show “All Up In My Grill” on the food and travel video network, Tastemade.
The Restaurant
According to a press release, “the name for Goosefeather is taken from an ancient Chinese proverb which embodies the idea of thoughtful gift-giving.”
Goosefeather is housed on the bottom floor of the King Mansion on the Tarrytown Estate and dates back to around 1840. There are four dining rooms, an intimate bar area and outdoor dining space as well. On our visit, my husband and I dined in the library room which includes much of the original woodwork. Staying on theme, your check is delivered at the end of your meal in a book. The ceilings of all of the rooms are decorated with replicas of artist Joan Miró’s work, which presents a unique contrast between the historical mansion and the colorful, abstract art. My husband and I applaud the decorator who designed the bathrooms, giving them a fun take on the restaurant’s name.
For those looking to enjoy some weekend evening cocktails the Front Lawn Bar has also made a return to Goosefeather. Open Friday nights from 5 PM-10 PM and Saturdays from 6 PM – 10 PM guests can enjoy drinks on the Front Lawn. The bar serves canned spirits including cocktails, wine and beer. Bottle service is also available. On Saturday nights guests can move and groove to the tunes played by the DJ.
The Details: Goosefeather at Tarrytown House Estate 49 E. Sunnyside Lane Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 829-5454 website
Hello Weekend! It was scorching this week with temps in the mid-90’s! I did not walk at all during my lunch break this week. We dropped my son off at Camp Read Boy Scout camp on Sunday where he’s been for the week. We have no communication with him, so I’m really hoping he’s had a good week. We get up super early tomorrow to go pick him up and we’ll find out then! Here are five from this week:
1. Birthday Dinner – Saturday the four of us went out to dinner for my son’s birthday. The final celebration! He wanted dumplings and Dairy Queen….such a teen! So we went to Palace Dumplings, our favorite dumpling restaurant. After we went to Dairy Queen and he got a Caramel Cheesecake Blizzard and pretzels in cheese sauce.
2. Saratoga Spa State Park- Sunday on the way home from dropping our son off at camp, my husband and I stopped at Saratoga Spa State Park. It was nice to walk and stretch our legs for a bit and we got to visit some of the mineral springs in the park and taste the water (not good in my opinion!).
3. Reading – This week I finished reading Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen. It was a quick, okay read.
5. Watching – I haven’t watched a lot of TV this week. I watched the second episode of The Bachelorette and my husband and I are almost caught up on Only Murders in the Building.
6. Eating – After our drive to and from camp on Sunday night we were too exhausted to cook. We ordered Thai takeout from Bangkok Spice. We enjoyed this Pad Thai, fried calamari, vegetable red curry and pineapple fried rice. We hadn’t had Thai in so long and it was so good!
Beacon has always been one of my favorite Hudson Valley towns. This small city is filled with lots of restaurants, shops and hiking trails. It also boasts three breweries and a distillery. On a recent visit, my husband and I explored a new-to-us brewery: Two Way Brewing Company. Located at 18 West Main Street, it’s within walking distance of the Beacon train station. We realized that we need to venture off of Main Street more often so we don’t miss hidden gems like this.
THE BREWERY
Two Way Brewing Company was founded in 2014 by Michael O’Herron. According to the brewery’s website, O’Herron named it “after the “two way” Hudson River. The river is technically an estuary, which is a mixture of fresh water and salty seawater. There are about two high tides and two low tides throughout the day.” Their logo is a graphic depiction of this phenomenon.
The brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor seating includes stools at the bar and high tables as well as some sofas and a couple of regular tables. The outdoor seating area has several tables and chairs with umbrellas. These tables get filled up quickly on nice days! There is a game room in the back that has a pool table, darts and foosball with plenty of additional seating. There is also a bookcase filled with all kinds of board games that will keep you occupied for hours.
All of the beers served at Two Way Brewing are brewed onsite next to the tap room. They serve a rotating menu of craft beverages, one of which is a cider. They are all made on-site. My husband ordered a beer flight, which includes four, 4.7 oz. Tasters for $11, to be able to sample a variety. He sampled the Climb High P.A.(IPA), Confusion (Saison), Highlands Haze (IPA) and Tooth of The Lion (German Hefeweisen). Although they don’t label each glass in the flight, you can identify them based on their location on the horizontal menu board (left to right).
For those ordering Crowlers (32 oz. cans for $9) to go, the brewery has a very cool canning system, which they use only as needed, for the freshest possible beer. The cans are labeled, filled and sealed in their special machine, all within minutes.
THE FOOD
Since I’m not a big beer drinker, I like to visit breweries for the food. Popcorn is provided to patrons free of charge. It’s freshly popped and perfectly salted. The food for Two Way Brewing Company is provided by The Flying Jib and made onsite. Ordering can easily be done via a QR code. They have a small but interesting menu with a couple of vegetarian options. We enjoyed Korean Fried Broccoli, Patatas Bravas and The Classic sandwich (arugula, sun-dried tomato pesto and fresh mozzarella) that was served with waffle fries. Everything was delicious.
THE ENTERTAINMENT
Two Way Brewing Company has live music on most Friday and Saturday evenings. They also have trivia on Thursday evenings from 7 PM – 9 PM. Check their website to get all the details on their upcoming events.
Enjoy a hot summer day with a pint or a flight from Two Way Brewing Company!
The Details:
Two Way Brewing Company 18 West Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 website
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Happy Friday! I cannot believe how quickly the summer is flying by! This week my son turned 14. He’s been taller than me for awhile but this weekend we realized he’s the same height as my husband! We were all surprised and questioned when that happened!! This weekend we are going to go out to eat as a family for his birthday and then Sunday we drop him off to Boy Scout camp for a week. Here are five from this week:
1. Family birthday celebration – Sunday we had family over to celebrate my son’s birthday. We went with a brunch theme since breakfast is his favorite. I made this Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole and we had a bagel platter with cream cheese and lox (his request).
2. Hastings-on-Hudson– Saturday morning my husband and I got up early and visited a new to us town in Westchester County, Hastings-on-Hudson. We started our day at the Farmers Market and then visited Clockwork Records. I got a lobster roll from Bread and Brine. Then we walked around the town for a bit and ended our visit at Penny Lick Ice Cream. It’s fun exploring new towns in our area and hope to plan more of these days.
3. Reading – This week I finished reading The Great Believers by Rebecca Makai. This was a slow read that felt like it took me forever to finish. It’s about a group of friends in Chicago during the AIDS crisis in the 80’s. Not a light summer read!
5. Watching – Saturday my husband and I watched the movie Turning Red. This is Pixar’s first film that was solely directed by a woman. It was a cute film.
I finished The Bear on Hulu and started watching the newest season of The Bachelorette. It’s been a couple of seasons since I watched The Bachelor/The Bachelorette so I’m not familiar with Gabby or Rachel. But I can already tell having two Bachelorettes is going to be a disaster.
6. Friend Birthday Celebration – Yesterday my son had a small friends get together at Spins Hudson to celebrate his birthday. They went to the arcade and had some pizza. Nothing huge and not an organized party through the venue. It was a much more casual teen get-together.
7. Summer League – This week I was at the fields every night Sunday through Thursday for either a soccer or a field hockey game! I enjoy watching the kids play and this is great practice for the fall sports season. I felt bad for them since it was so hot this week!
Lobster rolls = summer. Eating one of these with a view of the ocean, for me, defines the season. Those of us who can’t make it to the coastal areas of New England this summer can still enjoy one of these delicious treats nearer to home. Many Westchester County restaurants serve lobster rolls during the warmer months (and many throughout the year). The prices are all pretty comparable. You just have to decide how far you are willing to travel and whether you want a chilled, mayo-based, Maine-style roll or a hot, buttery, Connecticut-style roll.
As always, please check directly with the restaurant for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.
The Boathouse(Ossining) – (Market Price) Chunks of lobster in a tarragon aioli on a buttered roll
Bread and Brine (Hastings) – ($29) Choice of Maine or Connecticut-style, bag of potato chips included
Chef Rob on Wheels (Yorktown and Westchester County) ($24) Chef Rob’s food truck is usually parked outside Yorktown Town Hall Tuesday through Saturday, but he also caters private events and can be found at local fairs and festivals. Lobster rolls can be ordered Butter Poached (Succulent claw and knuckle lobster meat, poached in warm butter and served atop a butter-griddled split top hot dog bun) or The Original (Succulent claw and knuckle lobster meat, tossed in our special spiced lemon mayo and fresh crunchy celery, served atop a butter griddled split top hot dog bun).
Cousins Maine Lobster– (Food Truck that frequents Westchester County) – ($23) Choose between Maine-style (Maine lobster, served chilled, touch of mayo, on a New England Roll) or Connecticut-style (Maine lobster, served warm with butter and lemon, on a New England roll). You can make it a combo with a drink and a side for an additional cost.
Dobbs Ferry Lobster Guys (Dobbs Ferry) – ($24.95) Their Maine-style is served cold, on a grilled and buttered bun. The lobster is typically dressed in a light mayo, with light salt & pepper. Their Connecticut-style uses hot lobster meat and is served buttered.
KEE Oyster House(White Plains) – ($32) stuffed in a branded roll and served with Old Bay chips
Kelly’s Sea Level(Rye) – ($27.95) Maine-style (North Atlantic lobster meat piled on a buttered roll drizzled with Old Bay mayo with a side of fries and cole slaw) or Connecticut-style (North Atlantic lobster meat in warm, melted butter piled on a toaster roll with a side of fries and cole slaw)
Red Hat on the River (Irvington) – ($36) “Maine Style” fresh lobster dressed with lemon aioli, celery, chives, butter toasted brioche roll, choice of greens or frites (available Wednesdays after 4 PM through Saturdays)
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I can’t believe we are almost halfway through July! I’m a bit behind and am sharing my June reads today. Last month I read several good books. However, I’m currently nowhere near my July goal of reading four books. What are you currently reading? Any favorite books that you’ve read recently?
3 Stars
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuinston – (YA/Romance/LGBT, May 2022) Chloe Green is so close to becoming valedictorian. But weeks before graduation her biggest rival, Shara Wheeler, who happens to be the principal’s daughter, kisses Chloe and then disappears. Chloe ends up partnering with Shara’s boyfriend, Smith, and her neighbor, Rory to figure out the clues that Shara has left them, in hopes of finding her. I listened to this as a book on CD after hearing lots of great reviews. I wasn’t super impressed though and enjoyed One Last Stop much more.
The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano – (Romance/Christian Fiction, February 2018) James Beard award winning Chef Rachel Bishop is pushed out of her restaurant by her partners. An article written about her goes viral and when the media asks for a statement, her reply gets misconstrued and her career takes a dive. Alex Kanin, the writer of the article feels bad and wants to help Rachel rebuild her reputation. The two end up hosting the Saturday Night Supper Club in his apartment. I really enjoy reading fictional books about food and restaurants. This was an enjoyable read. However, I didn’t think the religious references were necessary.
4 Stars
Dessert Can Save the World by Christina Tosi – (memoir/food and drink, March 2022) I’m a big fan of Christina Tosi. If you’re not familiar with her, she is the owner of Milk Bar, a bakery with locations in Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington D.C. She has won the James Beard Award twice, hosts the Netlfix cooking show Bake Squad, and has authored five previous books. She’s such a down-to-earth chef. This book is part motivational and part memoir.
Dot Journaling by Rachel Wilkerson Miller – (Nonfiction/Journaling, April 2017) If you’ve ever wanted to get into bullet journaling (aka dot journaling) this book is for you. I’ve tried bullet journaling in the past and enjoyed it, but ended up going back to a planner. After reading this book I was inspired to start back again. Since July is halfway through the year, I thought it was a good time to begin. This book gives layout ideas, pen recommendations and more.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood – (Contemporary romance, September 2021) Olive Smith is a Ph.D. candidate who ends up kissing a random guy to prove to a friend that she’s over her ex. The guy though isn’t random. He’s Adam Carlsen, the most hated professor of the department. Somehow, the two end up in a fake relationship which benefits them both. This was a fun read. Olive and Smith have great chemistry and are such a likable couple.
The Overnight Guestby Heather Gudenkauf – (Mystery/Thriller, January 2022) Wylie Lark is a true crime writer who is staying in an isolated farmhouse to work on her book. During a snow storm she finds a young child outside in the snow. The book had two different time lines and a separate narration from a child’s POV, which all end up connecting at the end. The book was filled with lots of twists and had me interested in finding out how it all ends. I’ve read several of Gudenkauf’s books and have enjoyed almost all of them.
Happy Friday! This was a short work week with the 4th of July on Monday but it felt long. This weekend we are celebrating my son’s upcoming birthday with the family. Here are five from this week:
1. Fishing – It is tradition for us to go fishing when in Rhode Island. This year instead of getting up super early we did an afternoon trip from 1-5 PM with my sister and brother-in-law. Although my husband had caught fish before, this was his first trip catching a “keeper.” He was the only one too! We all caught at least one fish, but ours were all too small.
2. 75th birthday– Saturday while we were in Rhode Island my mom threw a surprise party for my dad’s 75th birthday. Although his actual birthday was in June she wanted me and my sister to be there to celebrate. It was nice getting to meet some of their Rhode Island friends and my dad was very surprised.
3. Reading – This week I finished reading Pride and Persuasion by Sonali Dev. This was an okay contemporary romance.
4. Cooking – This week I’ve made shrimp scampi pasta, salmon with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli, Buffalo tofu wraps and Instant Pot Cauliflower Curry. But I took pictures of none of it!
5. Watching – we’ve only watched the first of the last two Stranger Things episodes that dropped Friday. We will hopefully have time this weekend to watch the last one.
Photo credit: Frank Ockenfels/FX
I’ve been watching The Bear on Hulu and have really been enjoying it. Although I personally don’t have experience, I’ve heard it’s a very realistic look at working in a kitchen.
6. Eating – Caprese is a family fave and a summer staple. Nothing like fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes and basil. Plus birthday cake, veggie burgers and lots of summer side salads.
7. Drinking – When we were in RI at the Stop & Shop we saw so many different cases of Mountain Dew. We had to stock up on a few that we haven’t found near us. We’ve had Code Red before, but but I’ve never seen it in cans at our local grocery store in NY. We also picked up Spark and Baja Mango Gem which are new to us and I’m looking forward to trying! Any other Mtn Dew fans?!
8. The Beach – No trip to Rhode Island is complete without a visit to the beach. Even if it’s super crowded at 8:30 AM. And even if it’s chilly enough that I have to wear a sweatshirt. Sitting on a chair in the sand, reading a book and listening to the ocean waves is pure happiness!
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Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to travel to space and solve the mystery of the missing mining colony and maybe even save the day. This is “The Edge of Space”, a virtual reality adventure that you can embark on at The Edge VR. If you’re like me, you are not very familiar with virtual reality (VR). Virtual Reality is a simulated and sensory experience. Most people are probably somewhat familiar with the Oculus, an at-home VR system. The Edge VR takes this concept and brings it to the next level as a unique, fully-immersive, interactive experience.
BACKGROUND
Adam Anfiteatro is the Founder and CEO of The Edge VR. He worked extensively with a developer for three years to create The Edge of Space’s story line and experience. Debbie Johnson is the Director of Marketing & Communications. They, along with a small team run the venue.
THE LOCATION
The Edge VR is located at 33 North Riverside Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson. It has been open for eight months, serving as the only fully-immersive VR experience in the Hudson Valley. The space accommodates groups of 2-12. There are two platforms (rooms) that can accommodate up to three players at a time. Reservations for one hour time slots are required and a waiver for each player must be signed prior to participating.
THE EXPERIENCE
My family of four visited recently for the first time. Since each of the platforms can accommodate up to three players at a time, the girls (my daughter and I) teamed up to play together in one room and the guys (my husband and son) played together in the other.
The main room platform has a one-of-a-kind magnetized floor. This is the key element to creating a full-body immersive VR experience. Each player is suited up with ankle and leg sensors in addition to hand sleeves that connect to a spine sensor. The final piece is the headset that has a microphone and headphones, so you can talk to and hear your partner and your guide. According to The Edge VR’s website, this is the world’s first full-body magnetically-tracked VR system.
Once you are suited up and ready to go, a guide will help lead you through the suit calibration and instructions of the in-game mechanics. Before the actual experience begins though, you are directed to a virtual “mirror” to choose your avatar. Pick your favorite from eight different options.
Your guide gives you a short tutorial on how to access the player dashboard, using special hand movements, and you are given time to practice. My daughter picked it up super quickly, while it took me a few more tries to get the hang of it.
The actual virtual reality experience is approximately 25 minutes of playtime. You are led on a series of missions through several different environments. This interactive experience has you pulling levers, tapping buttons and sitting on benches in the real world for the tactile immersion. Virtually, you cross bridges, you ride in an elevator, and shoot your laser weapon to protect the generators from surprise enemies. It’s a social experience as well when you work together with your partner(s) to complete the missions. The graphics are amazing and this is truly a unique experience.
AFTER THE EXPERIENCE
Once you have finished the simulation, you will be emailed a short montage of the highlights of your experience. You are also given an avatar token. This token allows you to upload an interact your avatar image anywhere. Have fun taking pictures and videos with your avatar!
“The Edge of Space” is currently the only experience offered at The Edge VR. After experiencing it once, however, I find myself wanting to go back. Seeing as everything was new, I was more focused on listening to my guide helping me complete the individual tasks than on the actual story as whole. Plus, I want to try to beat my score!
We had a great time at The Edge VR. This is not only a fun family experience, but it makes for a unique date night as well!
The Details: The Edge VR 33 North Riverside Avenue Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 (914) 271-3343 website
Price: $29.95/player includes the virtual reality experience and the avatar token
Ages: Recommended for ages 10+
Parking: Free street parking
*Wear comfy clothes and sneakers. *The VR headset fits over glasses! *There are lockers to store your purse, phone, valuables, etc.
Hello Friday! This was the first official week of summer. I have shortened work hours, woo-hoo and although we don’t have any major vacations planned since we recently went on the cruise and traveled to Miami, I am planning on making the most of the time that we do have! The kids are done with school and currently have the next few weeks of nothing. We are heading up to Rhode Island this weekend for our annual 4th of July celebration with my family. Here are five from this week:
1. The Academy – The Academy, a new food and drink establishment will be opening soon in Poughkeepise. Last weekend I attended a grand opening event and this place is going to be amazing when it officially opens in a few weeks!
2. Black Creek Preserve – Saturday we also took a short hike at Black Creek Preserve. I love the suspension bridge! And the trail takes you to the Hudson River. The last time we were here was back in November when it was cold and dreary.
3. Reading – This week I finished reading The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano. I enjoy reading fictional books about cooking and food. I just didn’t think this one needed all the religious references.
4. Cooking – This week we enjoyed these Mexican Street Corn Bowls. My husband loved the street corn! Tonight we are having this Corn Peach Pizza. These are both great recipes for corn season!
5. Watching – Saturday night we started watching Loot on Apple TV. It’s a fun 30 minute comedy and I can see us finishing this series soon.
6. The Edge VR – Wednesday night we visited The Edge VR. They invited us to try out their virtual reality venue. It was such a fun and unique experience! Full post coming soon.
7. Patio Set – We bought a patio set from Home Depot that was delivered last week. My husband had to assemble it, which he completed last weekend. I’ve been out on the deck during my spare time reading and even eating. I even typed this blog post out on the deck!
8. Lasdon Park – with summer work hours I’m trying to make the most of my afternoons. I visited Lasdon Park earlier this week on my way home. I love the gardens!
9. Eating – Wednesday while we were in Croton-on-Hudson we visited The Blue Pig for ice cream after our VR session. I didn’t think I wanted anything but when my husband’s strawberry rhubarb sundae arrived we all dug in! It was so good topped with their homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
When we were at The Academy grand opening they had a cotton candy artist. I think I was the only adult on line but I had to get this unicorn! Cotton candy isn’t just for kids!
ICYMI this week on the blog:
Tuesday I posted about the opening of The Academy.
