I am a sucker for the details, so I really enjoyed today's meticulously produced graduation party at the Elementary School. From the elegant Sperry Tent to the handmade centerpieces (donated by generous parents) to the fried chicken lunch catered by Cromer's (3500 Noyac Road, 725-9004), everything was just right. My platter of chocolate chip cookies paled in comparison to Cathy Capozzola's rainbow-hued cupcakes (300 in all!) that were served while Vivian and the Merrymakers began to play.
This time of year, inspiration isn't always easy to find at the grocery store. The drive to the grocery store is another matter. Yesterday on my way to Cromer's (3500 Noyac Road; 725-9004) I couldn't pass by Long Beach without stopping for a few minutes to enjoy the view of our frozen bay from the parking lot. I hear that temperatures will be rising tomorrow, so if you need an excuse to marvel at these ice-covered boulders you might think about driving to Noyac this afternoon for some top-quality veal shanks or kielbasa.
