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In the early 1980s, I was in an odd phase of my work life and found myself secretary to the head of the art department at New York University. Sometimes we were busy, but when we weren’t, I … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 7/24/19 | 2 comments

Puddin’ head

Recently, my sister, Janet, and I were having lunch at the Pickled Owl in Hurleyville. We were surprised to find a short stack of cards on the table, held together with a diminutive clothespin. On … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 7/3/19

Throwing caution to the wind

The thing I can say best in Spanish is “Mi Espanol es muy mal,” which means, “My Spanish is very bad.” I have practiced saying it so many times that I pronounce it perfectly … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 5/22/19

TRR photos by Jude Waterson Glazed chicken wings with sesame seeds &nbsp;

Finger-lickin’ good

I’ve heard some people say they adore lobster, but they’ve never actually eaten one—not really. These people have been served a lobster tail in a restaurant, sometimes alongside a … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 4/24/19

Photo provided by the Wayne County Historical Society &nbsp;

Looking Back

Although Philip Hone became a symbol of upper class New York City, his life began in 1780 as the younger son of a poor carpenter. At the age of 16, he joined his brother’s auctioneering … more

ANN O'HARA | 4/10/19

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Spinach, gruyere cheese and roasted tomato strata

A Hippies Diet

I was in my early teens when my mother took to wearing a pendant around her neck that read, “War is not healthy for children and other living things.” Around my own neck, I wore many … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 3/27/19

TRR photos provided by Jude Waterson Sliced pork tenderloin

Oink Oink

It was the roast suckling pig at a tiny tapas restaurant that did me in. Believing meat to be less healthful than other options, I had not tasted pork, beef, or lamb for over 30 years. There were no … more

JUDE WATERSON | 2/27/19

Staying toasty in winter

Why not get right to the point? I don’t like winter. It’s an annual refrain anyone who knows me has heard. The beauty of newly fallen snow aside, there are myriad reasons for my ill … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 1/23/19

TRR photos by Jude Waterston In lieu of a time-taking meal, the author sets out this spread of hors d&rsquo;eavures to entertain guests.&nbsp;

Let me entertain you

For the 20 or so years that my sister Janet and I were weekenders in this area, we found the time to entertain our little circle of friends on a somewhat frequent basis. I was cook and bartender, and … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 12/26/18

Photos by Jude Waterston Duck can provide a pleasing alternative to turkey. &nbsp;

A Thanksgiving odyssey

I have been thinking lately of how my Thanksgiving celebrations have morphed over time. It was so very many years ago—I must’ve been six or seven—that my dad had a friend whose … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 11/20/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Mimi&rsquo;s table

With Mimi

My sister Janet and I met Mimi in the winter of 2017 when she was occupying the room next to ours at the hotel Las Miraposas in Oaxaca, Mexico. Our rooms opened onto a small cement terrace … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 10/24/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston A late summer garden in Cochecton, NY makes an idyllic setting for an al fresco dining party.

Panic attack

In late August, a friend and his partner sent out invitations for a Labor Day fete on Sunday, September 2. They had thrown a lovely outdoor gala for a couple dozen people two years prior at which the … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 9/26/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Heirloom cherry tomatoes with a sprig of basil

Wanderlust

My parents, raising three children, weren’t able to swing a trip abroad until their 25th anniversary. In anticipation of this milestone celebration, my mother bought herself a handsome, bound … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 8/22/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Cold broccoli salad with sesame seeds

Cooking since Kindergarten

At the tender age of five, I made a bee-line for the kitchen. It was my first day of Kindergarten, and as I entered the room, I spotted the most beautiful wooden kitchen set consisting of … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 7/25/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston &nbsp;Wild salmon burger on dressed greens&nbsp;

A pescatarian comes to visit

We are awaiting the arrival in a few days of our nephew Josh, his wife Jen and their 13-year-old son, Sammy. When they visited a year ago, it was announced that Sam had become a pescatarian. Who had … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 6/27/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Herb heaven (and haven)

Planning and plotting

I have a small, fenced-in garden just steps from our front porch, making it a breeze to snip a handful of chives to garnish a cherry tomato salad or grab some mint for mojitos when we want a break … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 5/23/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston The first chives of the season brave the cold April weather.

Winter, then mud

When my sister, Janet, and I were in Mexico a couple months back, I heard her tell a Californian we had befriended that the season after winter in upstate New York is mud. It certainly seems an … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 4/25/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston The decor at La Olla is bright and appealing.

Comida Corrida

This February my sister Janet and I hightailed it, as many of our friends do, to a warmer climate. We chose Oaxaca, Mexico, a favorite vacation destination for years. Oaxaca is known for its … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 3/21/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Chicken tajine

February baby

I was born in late February, not by choice, and I’ve never gotten accustomed to the cold as apparently some do when thrust into this world while snow swirls in the streets and the temps hover … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 2/21/18

TRR photos by Jude Waterston Spinach and grated parmesan

Tradition!

The first time I had a Christmas tree, I was somewhere in the ballpark of my early 40s. My sister, Janet, and I were renting a house (we would later own) in the Beechwoods area of Callicoon. We had … more

JUDE WATERSTON | 12/27/17

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