Falling into Autumn in the Hamptons

What better day could there be than the autumnal equinox to skydive on Long Island?  For some reason, it seemed fitting to jump out of a plane on the first day of fall. This particular adrenaline filled activity had long been on my bucket list.  The company, 516-Skydive, is located in East Moriches, about 60…

Roasted Pepper Maple Bourbon Sauce

In my never-ending quest to figure out what to do with all the peppers I keep getting from my CSA, I found a Roasted Pepper BBQ sauce on Epicurious.  It had good reviews and since I’m always tweaking things, I couldn’t resist playing around with this recipe. My first attempt was shockingly delicious, spicy, flavorful…

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Now that the cooler air seems to have permanently moved in (sigh), my body craves the heartier foods I’ve gone without all summer.  But just because it’s no longer ideal for outdoor cooking, doesn’t mean I want to spend hours over the stove (or have the time to do that).  That’s why I love my…