IN THE NEWS: BLM, SCAM OF THE HOUSE

Patrisse Cullors has admitted to throwing two parties at the organization’s swanky $6 million LA mansion — despite previous suggestions she’d never used the property for personal gain......Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has admitted to throwing two parties at the organization’s swanky $6 million Los Angeles mansion — despite previously suggesting she’d never used the property for personal gain.  The 38-year-old told the Associated Press on Monday that she hosted her son’s birthday party and a gathering to celebrate President Biden’s inauguration at the six-bedroom property early last year. BLM faced a torrent of criticism and backlash last month when it publicly emerged that the organization had “secretly” purchased the LA mansion — which boasts a home with six bedrooms and bathrooms, a swimming pool, a soundstage and office space — back in 2020. SEE MORE HERE.

ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #52: STRAWBERRY SEASON AND MORE

Welcome to The New Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Continuing our series at the new blog----ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #52---and now for all you cooking enthusiasts out there---recipes, tips, local shopping, interesting links....we'll keep it light and joyful...when possible....click on the photos and links.

This is a shorter post than usual---focusing mainly on our favorite recipes using.....STRAWBERRIES!

Yes, they're in season now and plentiful.  And if you are careful, you can find them priced just right.

And what better way to showcase them than with THE BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE EVER---FROM THE PREPPY KITCHEN.  Click here to see the video.

And check out this delicious STRAWBERRY COMPOTE FROM ARCHANA'S KITCHEN

SEE THE VIDEO HERE.

AND CHECK OUT THE BEST EVER STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE HERE FROM UNICORNS IN THE KITCHEN

AND WE LOVE THIS STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT FROM TASTE OF HOME; CLICK HERE.

Looking for unique decor--and practical---items to showcase your kitchen, table or home?  Croton has you covered:

--CHECK OUT ORCHID & ELM, four women living the dream; click here for their fb page or go to their website directly here.

--CROTON CORNERS, NOW FEATURING THE UNQIE POTTERY OF CAGEY CREATIONS; SEE MORE HERE AND HERE

--AND BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT UPPER VILLAGE BLOOMS Upper Village Blooms Croton | Facebook

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF THIS SERIES---#51---ARCHIVED AT THE OLD BLOG AT EverythingCroton: EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE: #51, MORE INFLATION FIGHTING RECIPES AND MOTHER'S DAY GIFTING OPTIONS

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2022---ANOTHER YEAR OF HAPPY GOLDIES ON GRAND THANKS TO FEED THE BIRDS!

Welcome to The New Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton -- our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Yes Virginia, patience, proper feeder placement (thanks Feed the Birds! they do like cover) and persistence has paid off. The Goldfinches are back--year after year---and now in their seasonal colors....Click on the photo to see one of our early morning visitors.

FEED THE BIRDS--326 S. RIVERSIDE AVENUE--(914) 862-4700

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YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN AN APRIL 2022 UPDATE, BREAKFAST AT THE CROTON EAGLE NEST--ARCHIVED AT THE OLD BLOG HERE.

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A LOOK BACK AT JIM'S PLACE, CROTON 1977 & 78

Welcome to the New Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: A LOOK BACK AT JIM'S PLACE - courtesy of the archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. 

It's a real tribute to a business when it is remembered so fondly after many years...

You may also enjoy......EVERYTHING CROTON'S "A MIXED BAG OF VINTAGE CROTON TAVERNS & RESTAURANTS".  It's archived at the old blog.  

--See PART 1 here 

--See PART 2 here 

--See PART 3 here 

--FINAL INSTALLMENT here 

And remember---if you are not yet a member of The CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, become one today.

They are the keepers of the Croton Flame.

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