In anticipation of the Buffalo Bills season opener at the Jets, I got up early, deboned a leg of lamb, seasoned it with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, thyme and salt and pepper and roasted it in the oven over carrots, celery, vidalia onion and rosemary sprigs. At Nicole's recommendation, I also made my first au gratin with mild cheddar and blue cheese, and a little buffalo hot sauce of course. So while the Bills got smoked today, I got to share in the anticipation of the game and first kickoff with my boy Alec, and also enjoy this great meal with a few friends and fellow Bills fans too. The lamb turned out so tender and moist, after spending an hour and 50 minutes in the preheated oven at 400 degrees. And the potatoes were truly sinful.

Grilling Queen

On the eve of the end of our run in the Northwest Woods of East Hampton, Nicole had exceptional shrimp and chicken fajitas hot off the grill, waiting for me after a few mile run. It's been a perfect summer with her, Alec and many friends and family.

A Hidden Gem in Montauk, NY - The Crow's Nest

We had spicy moroccan chickpeas, assorted heirloom tomatoes, blistered shisito peppers and whipped ricotta, and for entrees a glorious natural grass-fed ribeye, local curry with halibut, whole local Montauk fluke and grilled dayboat sea scallops.  First time visitors to this Inn with Restaurant and waterside firepit and bar area... no reservations taken, but well worth the wait.