June 12, 2020

Boarded up on Queens Boulevard.



Advice for protesters at Union Square.



Wandering around, my favorite lightship.



Brisket at Katz's. $21.50 a sandwich, but it is still good.

November 12, 2015

I cook a lot and this video explains a hack about cutting a bell pepper.



NY1 has a feature on how streets received their names. Today was Union Square, never knew it although I am there almost every weekend(from Wiki):

Union Square is an important and historic intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, located where Broadway and the former Bowery Road – now Fourth Avenue – came together in the early 19th century; its name celebrates neither the Federal union of the United States nor labor unions but rather denotes that "here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island".

March 7, 2009

The Farmer's Market at Union Square was on the South side.
A lot of construction on the north side, so many were missing.
P.E. & D.D. Seafood was not there but had a sign that they would be back next week.



Cyclamens.



Since there was no fish at the Greenmarket, Trader Joe's Shrimp at $6.99 a pound has to suffice.
Shrimp Mozzarella heros tonight. Don't do this often because of
watching Cholesterol. Lots of Pinot Grigio and Chianti to accompany.

November 29, 2008

Patience - NY Public Library by Edward Clark Potter.



Map of Holiday Market. Union Square is
the best one in the city.



Not too crowded.



Another view.



Homemade ornaments.



Today was Crazy Hat day for the
Jam Sellers at Beth's Farm Kitchen.



Wreath City.



Joe Ades. Check out Today Show Video.



Pepper Wreath.



Gandhi in Christmas spirit.

November 22, 2008

Came across this poster on
the net.



Tried By War, James McPherson's new book, is featured in a
good article in today's NYT.

Wonderful time in NYC. The Holiday markets are now open.
My favorite is Union Square, but Grand Central and Bryant Park
are also worth a visit.


Union Square Holiday Market.

Bryant Park Holiday Shops.

Grand Central Holiday Fair.

October 25, 2008

No Joe the Salesman today. He must
have read the weather report. Top Chef, a new
TV series, had demonstrations and gave out
free video games.



Decorative peppers.



Decorative Gandhi.

Union Square celebrated its 10th anniversary last
Thursday night as a National Historic Landmark.

Time for stews and chili.

September 27, 2008

Not too many customers on an
overcast, rainy day.



Purple Cauliflower.



Seems crowded, but its not.
Bluefish, Corn and peaches for lunch.
Tomato and onion Salad with more fish
for dinner.



Sure sign of Autumn.



Gourds.



Picked this one up from the library.
A visit to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Ken Jennings of Jeopardy fame hated it. I'll give it a go and
see if I agree.

July 4, 2008

Kingda KA


Skull Mountain

Took a half-day yesterday and hauled five sixteen year old males
( my son included) to Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson ,New Jersey. The BOGO ( Buy One Get One free) soda cans worked their magic and the fee for six was $150 instead of $300. Of course, Six Flags makes it up on the back-end - $3.50 sodas, $15 to park, just about everything to eat $8.99.

The park was not crowded so all the Roller Coasters were tested. The winner is KINGDA KA. The loser is the new Batman ride The DARK KNIGHT. DK was described as a Wild Mouse in the dark. The guys said 10 and under would enjoy it. A lot like Skull Mountain, which is the better of the indoor rides.

CORN !!!

As promised, the season's first corn arrived. The Union Square Greenmarket has less to see and buy on Fridays. However, they did have CORN!!!!The corn was small and quite tasty.We go meatless on Fridays ,so the menu is fresh Bluefish from the boat PURA VIDA from Hampton Bays. Bluefish cooked with fresh Scallions, and Key Lime wine sauce. Accompanied by Corn on the Cob and a Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc. July 4th BBQ set for tomorrow.

Big-Ass Scallions.