New Years Dinner

This evening I cooked a spiral ham for New Years Dinner. I have made a lot of spiral hams and do not think much of the directions that come with the ham. Forget putting the ham on it's side, the spiral will unfold and you will have a mess. Wrapping the ham in foil will prevent a nice skin. Just place the ham face down like this and let it roast to a nice golden tone. I basted this one with a slurry of brown sugar & Jack Daniels.

Be Prepared

The snow fence is set out in the fields. The fence is set back from the road with the idea of trapping drifting snow before it can pile up on the roads. I like how the red fence is set off by the rich green color of the fields.

More from Sam's Creek

They sure have a fine range of homes in this area. The Gabriel roof has become very popular in the Hamptons. I think many think of the homes as barn style. Actually barns on the south fork do not typically have a Gabriel roof. There is a very early history of Gabriel roof homes in the Hudson Valley.

Poles & Wires

Most of the wires in the Hamptons are above ground. Some artists have captured these poles and wires in attractive light. We are told that it is cheaper & easier to repair overhead wires. These wires can have a hard time when we get a big storm, I would think that adds to their maintenance.

Modern Classic

Cutting edge in its day, the subtle choices made in this home might be missed by some. There was in interesting interview where Charles Eames talk about was it needed harking back to the broader idea on minimal living championed by the Bauhaus design.

Winter Light

It has been very mild this winter so far. It has been so mild that my pool is still open. I run the pump at night in case ice might want to form, but so far it has not been an issue. It has been so mild that when I was in Washington the geraniums out my mother's balcony are in full bloom.

Christmas Night

Many homes celebrate Christmas with festive lights. I liked these light on Elm Street in Southampton Village.