11.04.2022 Around the Island Off the Fork: Fear the pumpkin? Savor the squash Because I have tried to operate a motor vehicle on the North Fork during autumn weekends I fear the pumpkin. The influx of visitors looking for parking generated by...
09.19.2019 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Gettin’ crabby You might say that I became somewhat crabby last week. Those who know me would say that it’s nothing new. But what I am talking about is going after...
11.21.2018 Around the Island Binder’s bites: A memorable Thanksgiving Thanksgiving 1985 was memorable. For one, Uncle Jimmy was in charge of the bird and Aunt Noella first introduced her sweet potato casserole (dessert or side, you decide). All...
09.26.2018 Around the Island Binder’s bites: Reconsidering bucatini Bucatini All’Amatriciana! Where have you been all my life? I am a pasta lover who has always snubbed bucatini – the spaghetti-shaped noodle that has a hole through it...
09.15.2018 Around the Island Island bookshelf: Led astray by spirits … and beach plums Not ready to let go of summer yet? September on Shelter Island can sometimes be a sweet dessert after the multi-course menu of June, July and August. Step out...