The Botanical Kitchen
Recipes, travel and the occasional rant
I think September really is the best time to visit New York. The first time I ever went that side of the Atlantic was about eighteen years ago and it was in September. What I remember most was walking. I loved the block and grid system. So easy to get around. Street level was fascinating. There […]
I am a big fan of Seinfeld. It’s a silly US sitcom about the life of Jerry Seinfeld and his friends George, Elaine and Kramer. There is one episode in particular which makes me giggle even at the thought. It’s called ‘The Rye’ and the plot centres around a loaf of marble rye bread which […]
I was rather frightened when my lovely friends suggested a night out at The Grand Central Oyster Bar. I’ve only had oysters twice. Once in a very loud bar whilst very drunk which resulted in me being very, very sick and once in Whitstable Harbour – a much more pleasant experience that I can actually remember. Anyway, it […]
Fish and chips. Marvellous and satisfying are two words that spring to mind immediately. I always fancy a bit of fish and chips on a Friday and am incredibly lucky to have a few fantastic locals to satisfy the craving. Different variations to suit different cravings What I love is the variations of this British […]
April in New York. Would it be hot? Would there be snow? Our friends had advised us to pack for both but on this particular day walking around the infamous Lower East Side it was gloriously sunny and we peeled the layers of woolies away and wandered in t-shirts. The Tenement Museum, 97 Orchard Street […]
You’d never find this town if you weren’t told about it. It’s a quiet, laid back place about five minutes drive from Woodstock, two hours from New York City, and best of all – smack bang in the middle of the Catskill Mountains. Essentially it’s one main road with the odd house down a track […]
The Phoenicia Diner sits on Route 28, about two hours from New York City. It’s right in the heart of the Catskill Mountains and is a must visit if you are in the area. It was built in 1962 in Brooklyn and moved to the Catskills in the early 80s. The owners at the time […]