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Charity Robey
Shelter Island, NY
Writer, editor, food columnist.
Interests: Cooking, culinary history, baking and sourdough bread, farming and agricultural practices, fishing
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A perfect day for volunteers to thank and be thanked.
Posted Oct 26, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Inspired by a winter squash, he takes the jack-o-lantern from arts-n-crafts to art.
MICHAEL VERSANDI’S FRANKENBERRY PUMPKIN CREATED THIS MONTH. Last year, an estimated 150 million Americans carved a pumpkin, but it’s safe to say few of them approached the sculpting of winter squash with the enthusiasm and artistry of Michael Versandi. This year he’s already carved three, and he’s just getting warmed... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Adventure among the cornstalks
The corn maze at Krupski Farms in Peconic. (Credit: Grant Parpan) Looking for something to do with the last of the local corn? Get lost. A family visit to a North Fork corn maze is a great idea. In theory. The anticipation of a golden fall day, of an outdoors... Continue reading
Posted Oct 18, 2021 at Charity Robey
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The season's batch of North Fork craft beers is anything but basic
The North Fork’s best brewers make beer like chefs make a meal, drawing on a palette of ingredients and combining them to achieve a unique experience of flavor. This year’s fall releases reflect the incredible creativity of North Fork brewers, and are packed with tastes and aromas that go beyond... Continue reading
Posted Oct 7, 2021 at Charity Robey
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The Chequit now in previews, features an inspired menu from Chef Noah Schwartz
THE CHEQUIT IS BACK WITH A SOFT OPENING OF THE NEW RESTAURANT FROM CHEF NOAH SCHWARTZ. (CREDIT: CHARITY ROBEY) A major renovation is ongoing at The Chequit on Shelter Island, but a sampling of the food during a soft opening of the restaurant gives us hope for the future. The... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2021 at Charity Robey
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The Shelter Island Police Department is golden: 50 years of community policing
Posted Sep 10, 2021 at Charity Robey
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What we learned in the garden with former White House chef and food-policy expert Sam Kass.
SAM KASS AT HOME IN HIS CUTCHOGUE GARDEN. (PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID BENTHAL) Sam Kass is standing in front of his Cutchogue home like Adam surveying Eden. A flowering row of corn plants marches down one side, a thicket of white strawberries adorns the far corner and a tangle of cucumber... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2021 at Charity Robey
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It's the perfect time of year for a North Fork cruise
End of summer? Naaah, it’s the beginning of boating. The best time to float is here. August and September are prime-time for your water-based explorations, and the North Fork is surrounded by aquatic adventure on all sides, whether by motor, sail or paddle. Here are some options for taking to... Continue reading
Posted Sep 2, 2021 at Charity Robey
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An idyllic wine-tasting spot has opened at Shelter Island's White Oak Gardens
WHITE OAK WINE GARDEN OPENED EARLIER THIS SUMMER WITHIN THE POPULAR SHELTER ISLAND GARDEN CENTER. (PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY WHITE OAK WINE GARDEN) By Charity Robey Winemaker Tom Spotteck, of Lenz Winery and Kristian Clark, president of White Oak Farm and Gardens, have created an outdoor wine-tasting area within the existing... Continue reading
Posted Aug 20, 2021 at Charity Robey
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All the best ways to each local peaches on the North Fork
Peach season on the North Fork is now. The glorious local orbs are ripe, juicy and ready to ruin your favorite blouse. (That’s what you get for wearing a blouse in August.) If you’re all in for peaches, Wickham’s Fruit Farm has them by the bushel, $25 for enough fruit... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Gnocchi quest
Posted Jul 26, 2021 at Charity Robey
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A true, funny, inspiring story of 1950s Shelter Island. It all comes down to a hill of beans
Posted Jul 23, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Dave Daly and Ben Gonzalez, holding on to a sense of place
Posted May 10, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Mabel's very good day
Posted May 8, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Three decades of passages: Capt. Roni King makes final voyage on South Ferry
Posted May 7, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Oyster growers face a new challenge
Posted Apr 22, 2021 at Charity Robey
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41 Years at the Ram's Head Inn
Posted Apr 16, 2021 at Charity Robey
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A houseplant destined for greatness
Posted Apr 14, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Island Profile: Cristina Cosentino, a farmer looking to put down roots.
Posted Mar 8, 2021 at Charity Robey
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A jab in the gym
Posted Mar 3, 2021 at Charity Robey
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A 19th C Shelter Island gristmill is coming alive
Posted Feb 28, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Metered Spot on Columbus- Metropolitan Diary, Sunday February 7, 2021.
Posted Feb 18, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Despite pandemic, volunteers pitch in to provide Thanksgiving to 70 seniors
Posted Feb 17, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Hirotsugu Aoki, an artist afoot
Posted Feb 16, 2021 at Charity Robey
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Love in a cold climate: The secret to finding true love? Shop local
I WOULD NOT wish any companion in the world but you. — Miranda to Ferdinand in “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare There’s something special about finding true love on an island. Here are the stories of four Island couples whose love was kindled on Shelter Island. Some required more kindling... Continue reading
Reblogged Feb 15, 2021 at Charity Robey
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