The Diva That Ate New York // Monthly archives

2009

September

  • Spotted: Deer in Boerum Hill

    When I happened upon these deer in the Hoyt Street Garden on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hoyt Street, I laughed with delight and was grateful that they were not real. Real deer are cute and lovely to see, until they eat your garden. The statues, made by local artist Julie Ann Mann, are surreal and stunning and I love how they contrast with the shady garden.

    Posted by Jackie on Sep 17, 2009 – 8:26 AM
    Tags Gardening · New York inedible
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  • Brooklyn Purple’s in da house: Concord Grape Chutney

    Since there is nothing more interminable than slip skinning Concord grapes, every year I swear that it’s the last time I am harvesting any more than a bunch of them for munching from my garden. Yet every year the fruit lures me back with promises of chutney and maybe some ketchup or jelly and I fight the mosquitoes, spiders, birds and bees for them and set aside a day for making chutney.

    Posted by Jackie on Sep 16, 2009 – 6:49 AM
    Tags Gardening · Jackie cooks · Recipes
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  • Recipe: Heart of palm salad

    I whipped this up yesterday from things I found in the fridge and it was awesome and beautiful to look at. I didn’t think to take a pic of it until I’d nearly nibbled it out of existence, but I restrained myself and got a wee shot. The proportions of the ingredients are very flexible. I had it with some jerk chicken and garlic bread.

    Posted by Jackie on Sep 16, 2009 – 6:25 AM
    Tags Jackie cooks · Recipes
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