Cozying-Up

Military Doeskin Coat with Shearling Panel:  Burberry

ArtCliff Diner:  39 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven (7-2, closed t/w)

Let me just pause here for a moment, and tell you about the ultimate hot chocolate at ArtCliff. It is made with Mexican, cocoa bean chocolate and fresh, "whole" milk.  Topped off with the most decadent, homemade-tasting whipped cream and served in a fat, ivory mug with a chunky handle.  The feeling-chilly-day solution.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the place...forget about getting a table in summer...lines out the door, and long wait.  Now, is the perfect time to go.  The food is scrumptious...well-priced.  Frequent celeb hang-out...always seeing one or another there, trying to hide behind big Jackie-O glasses, or a knit hat and scruffy beard (Jake...).

Fall view of Edgartown Great Pond at the golden hour....so calming and postcard lovely.

Photos:  Burberry, Nordstrom, Yelp, and Pyden

Today at Morning Glory

Had to have a Friday soup & salad fix at the Farm, when the familiar aroma of days past caught me by surprise - Franklin Cider Mill - Michigan?  They were making homemade, spiced pumpkin donuts on the front porch...fresh apple cider inside.  Had to have...so goes the salad lunch, today...(but oh, so worth it!)

Inspi{red} for Fall

via house and life, things that inspire

Best Chicken Drumstick Recipe

I gave this a try for dinner tonight...unbelievably good...mouthwatering, just like the pics...

...added a dusting of garlic and onion powder to both sides along with a little paprika, in addition to what is called for.  I used Nature's Seasonings for the seasoning salt, and 3 cloves of fresh garlic instead of two. Cooking required was about 75 minutes at 425 degrees (thick drumsticks).

Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Legs Recipe

Recipe from PizzAmore, Mount Dora, Florida

Serves 4

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt (1/2 tsp table salt)
2 packages of chicken drumsticks (10) - rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or melted butter)
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (like Lawry's)
1 cup blue cheese dressing
1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or to taste)

1. Preheat oven to 425F. In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, rosemary, cumin and salt. Lay the chicken in a baking pan and season the chicken drumsticks with this mixture. 
2. Bake the chicken legs for about 40 minutes, turning every 20. While the chicken is baking, mix together the oil, fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and seasoning salt.  Add this mixture to each drumstick, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes. (60 minutes total...or more, if really thick drumsticks).
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the blue cheese dressing with the mustard (this is your dipping sauce)
4. Serve with the blue cheese/mustard dressing.  

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Seaworthy Men of Fall

Men's Fashion via Toast.

Real Estate - Chilmark historical property built c.1748 - Holly Farm is the 69-acre former estate of legendary actor James Cagney, who acquired the property in 1936.  Thoughtfully restored with attention to historical craftsmenship.  Groomed pathways direct to stocked ponds and private, deeded access on Brick Kiln Beach. Tea Lane Associates.

Seaworthy Men of Fall - Pt. 2

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Real Estate - Pilot Hill panoramic waterfront on 3.57 acres of Vineyard Haven paradise.  Adoring, manicured lawns and woods.  Waves lapping at your feet while you sip at your sunset Pinot. Sandpiper.

Seaworthy Men of Fall - Pt. 3

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Real Estate - Edgartown c. 1840, in town, prominent historic landmark with 11 bedrooms, 12.5 bathrooms, and 9 fireplaces.  Cupola extends views over downtown while period millwork and vintage bulls-eye glass will transport you to whaling trade days of past. Tea Lane Associates.