Hamptons Eats
We were lucky enough to spend a long weekend at a friend's beautiful home in The Hamptons, on the end of Long Island.
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The Hamptons consist of beautiful beaches, beautiful people and an interesting mix of farms and mansions.
The huge privet hedges guard the hidden castles so one can only sneak a peak into the lives of others while driving by.
We saw Martha and Ina's houses on Lily Pond Lane, however, when I rang the bell, no one came to the door. Wonder why?
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Since it's still off season, we didn't see the A list celebs, just the D list ones.
Ok by me. They don't know who I am, and I don't care who they are.
I hid behind my borrowed privet hedge in seclusion.
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Early June farmers' markets were all around selling the first bounty of the season.
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Fresh beautiful asparagus, rhubarb and strawberries everywhere. I bought a bunch of everything to take home with me and make some goodies.
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I caught up on my reading and finished 2 new terrific cookbooks while soaking up some sun.
A Platter of Figs and Two Dudes One Pan. Both books are my style of cooking.
Simple, fresh and easy.
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Comments
Ina was probably in her new kitchen (I think I read it was built "next door" to her actual home) creating something else wonderful
Hope you enjoyed the weekend and got to actually relax
Looks like you had a fun, yummy, and restful vacay!
The photos are lovely, and you are funny!
I'll have to keep my eye out for those cookbooks...
LL
I'll have to check out those cookbooks.
Ramona