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SUMMER MOVIES

This year, whether they are seen on the big screen or at home, here are ten upcoming films (in order of projected release in theatres or VOD) worthy of interest. Please note: All release dates are tentative.

Rated PG · Release date August 14

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Mulan

Disney’s much anticipated liveaction version of the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior, Mulan, is the story of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest Chinese warriors. Chinese-American actress Yifei Liu was selected from over 1000 actresses for the title role. While audience reaction to some of the live-action takes on animated films have been less than stellar (The Lion King, Aladdin), Mulan looks promising. Unlike the original version, this will not be a musical but will incorporate songs from the 1998 as part of the background score. Directed by Niki Caro, the cast also includes Jason Scott Lee, Donnie Yen, Li Gong and Jet Li. Rated PG-13 · Release date Aug. 21

Tenet

Tenet is Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to his best picture nominee Dunkirk. Plot details on the time-bending espionage thriller remains as closely guarded as those of Inception ten years ago. What is known as that John David Washington plays a secret operative of the organization known as Tenet (a palindrome) who is tasked with preventing World War III and features something called “time inversion.” Nolan has described Tenet as “an event film.” The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh.

Yifei Liu stars in Disney’s live-action blockbuster Mulan.

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reluctant to learn sign, hostile to members of the supportive deaf community he’s allowed to join, and focused only on the idea that his life can be restored as it used to be. Sound of Metal has been touted as an insightful drama about addiction, recovery, and coping mechanisms and using rich sound design to put us inside his experiences.

Rated R · Release date Aug. 14

Bill & Ted Face the Music

The long-awaited third entry reunites Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as the two laid-back time travelers embarking on a new adventure. A sequel to Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989), and its follow-up Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991), Bill & Ted Face the Music shows the slacker heroes struggling with the monotony of middle-aged life which abruptly changes when they are warned by a visitor from the future that to save the

universe they must create a song in 78 minutes. In addition to Winter and Reeves, William Sadler reprises his role as the Grim Reaper. Directed by Dean Parisot. In these challenging times, there will be some who want to escape with a touch of silly nostalgia.

Rated PG-13 · Release date Aug. 28

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Armando Iannucci brings his contemporary sardonic humor to Charles Dickens’ epic tale for a new take on an old classic. David Copperfield is Dickens’ most personal and autobiographical novel, with some his most vivid and memorable characters. Dev Patel stars as the titular character, supported by Tilda Swinton as his high-strung yet loving aunt, Betsey Trotwood. Hugh Laurie plays Mr. Dick’s, Betsey’s simpleminded companion; Peter Capaldi is the insolvent optimist

Rated PG-13 · Release date Aug. 12

Sound of Metal

Riz Ahmed stars as Ruben, a drummer whose music career, personal life, and sense of self implode when he starts to experience hearing loss while on tour with his bandmate and girlfriend, Lou (Olivia Cooke).

Darius Marder’s film begins as a frustrating portrait of a man in denial about his disability –

Mr. Micawber; and Ben Whishaw is the oily Uriah Heep. The film captures the richness of Dickens’ tapestry with a modern sensibility.

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From the producers of Get Out and Us comes another social thriller: Antebellum. Janelle Monáe plays a successful author trapped in a horrifying reality as she is transported back into the 19th century South as a slave and where she comes face-to-face with her ancestors. The trailer’s tagline asks: “What if fate chose you to save us from our past?” Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, the cast features Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.

Not yet rated · Release date Aug. 21

Tesla

Michael Almereyda writes, produces and directs this freewheeling biopic with Ethan Hawke starring as the visionary electrical pioneer Nikola Tesla. Throughout, Tesla faces challenges with rivals, including Thomas Edison (played by Kyle MacLachlan), as well as financiers as he explores the world of wireless power. In a mix of traditional narrative and fourth wall-breaking, it tells the straightforward story as well as explores bizarre what-if scenarios. The cast includes Jim Gaffigan, Donnie Keshawarz and Eve Hewson.

Rated PG-13 · Release date Aug. 21

A Quiet Place Part II

What is summer without movie sequels? John Krasinski offers a follow-up to the 2018 hit, A Quiet Place. Moving from the deadly events at home, the Abbot family now faces the terrors outside as they continue to fight for their survival in silence. And while they are still stalked by creatures that hunt by sound, there are new threats posed in this post-apocalyptic world. Filmed in New Paltz and other parts of upstate New York. Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds (in photo on left) along with Noah Jupe all return and are joined by Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou.

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FARMERS MARKETS

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 10 at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach. Organicallygrown fruits and vegetables, fresh horseradish, farm fresh eggs, jams, honey, goat milk hand cream, honey and goat milk soaps and vendors with home-made items. 631-774-1556, www. hobbsfarm.info

Brookhaven Farmers Market

Thursdays through October from noon to 5 p.m. in the south parking lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, wine, flowers, baked goods, homemade bath and body products and more will be available for purchase. 631-451-8696, www.brookhavenny.gov

Lake Grove Farmers Market

Drive-through farmers market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Smith Haven Mall southwest parking lot through September.

Hosted by HeartBeet Farms, the market will feature new vendors each week. Pre-ordering is available but not required. 516-343-6247, www.heartbeetfarms.com/farmers-market

Northport Farmers Market

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Street and Woodbine Avenue, Northport from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, artisan cheese, pickles, jams, granola, smoked meats, fish, baked goods, coffee, plants and much more.

Held rain or shine. 631-754-3905, www. northportfarmersmarket.org

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

Sundays through Nov. 15 at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, soaps, coffee, tea, olive oil, pickles, international specialties and more. Rain location: Port Jefferson Village Center. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com

Rocky Point Farmers & Artisan Market

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Three Village Artisan Farmers Market

Fridays through Oct. 2 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m.

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A quick way to prepare tasty tomatoes

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient in many meals that are just as delicious in a garden salad as they are stewed and simmered in a favorite sauce. A major source of the antioxidant lycopene, which can reduce one’s risk of heart disease and cancer, tomatoes also are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. It’s easy to include more tomatoes into one’s diet with tasty fixings like this light and versatile recipe for Bruschetta from Vegan Cooking for Beginners by the Publications International editors. Use it when serving cocktails and snacks, or as the prelude to a larger meal.

Bruschetta YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced • 1⁄2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons finely chopped oilpacked sundried tomatoes • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper • 16 slices Italian bread DIRECTIONS:

Combine fresh tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour to blend flavors.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons oil over one side of each bread slice. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until toasted. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

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Take a dip!

Garden Vegetable Hummus

Recipe courtesy of The Brain Boosting Diet by Norene Gilletz and Edward Wein, Ph.D.

Salsa

Recipe courtesy of Vegan Cooking for Beginners from PI Kitchens.

YIELD: Makes 4 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: • 1 can (28 ounces) whole Italian plum tomatoes, undrained • 2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped • 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles • 1 tablespoon canned diced jalapeño peppers (optional) • 1 tablespoon white vinegar • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS:

Combine tomatoes with juice, fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, if desired, vinegar, garlic, onion powder, sugar, cumin, garlic powder and salt in food processor; process until finely chopped.

YIELD: Makes 2 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: • 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 3 to 4 cloves garlic • 1⁄2 green bell pepper, cut into chunks • 1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut into chunks • 4 green onions (or 1 medium onion, cut into chunks) • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (preferably fresh) • 2 to 3 tablespoons tahini • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients except parsley in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process with quick on/offs to start, then let the motor run until the mixture is very smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. (Hummus will thicken when refrigerated.)

Guacamole

Recipe courtesy of Vegan Cooking for Beginners from PI Kitchens.

YIELD: Makes 2 cups INGREDIENTS: • 2 large ripe avocados • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice • 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro • 1⁄2 jalapeño, finely chopped • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

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DIRECTIONS:

Cut avocados in half lengthwise around pits. Remove pits. Scoop avocados into large bowl; sprinkle with lime juice and toss to coat.

Mash to desired consistency with fork or potato masher. Add onion, cilantro, jalapeño and salt; stir gently until well blended.

Lighten up meals with savory salads

M A I N C O U R S E S

Some occasions call for a light dish, and such occasions tend be more common in warm weather. Gone are the days of heavy, stick-to-your-ribs meals, and in their places are fresh, light and easy meals.

Salad is more than just lettuce and other greens, and that’s notable in this recipe for Salmon, Asparagus and Orzo Salad With Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette, courtesy of Cooking Light Dinner’s Ready by the Cooking Light Kitchens. Quick and easy, it’s loaded with flavorful ingredients such as crisp-tender asparagus, perfectly cooked pink salmon, red onion, and a refreshing lemon juice–based vinaigrette.

Salmon, Asparagus and Orzo Salad YIELD: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups water • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces • 1 cup uncooked orzo • 1 (11⁄4-pound) skinless salmon fillet • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper • Cooking spray • 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion • 1⁄3 cup Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette DIRECTIONS:

Preheat broiler. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.

Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

Remove asparagus from water with tongs or a slotted spoon, reserving water in a pan. Plunge asparagus into ice water; drain the ice water and set asparagus aside.

Return reserved water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

While orzo cooks, sprinkle fillet evenly with salt and pepper. Place fish on a foil-lined broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness. Using 2 forks, break fish into large chunks. Combine fish, orzo, asparagus, onion, and Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette YIELD: 1/3 cup INGREDIENTS: • 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta cheese • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

PER SERVING: Calories 310, Calories from fat 32%, Fat 11g, Sat fat 3.2g, Monofat 4.7g, Polyfat 2g, Protein 26g, Carbohydrate 24.6g, Fiber 2.2g, Cholesterol 56mg, Iron 1.4mg, Sodium 333mg, Calcium 67mg

Prep Time: 9 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes

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Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Cookbook by the editors of Taste of Home.

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs • 1/3 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese • 2 green onions, chopped • 41/2 teaspoons lemon juice • 11/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 11/2 pounds lean ground turkey

• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split • 3/4 cup premade mango salsa DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 165 F and juices run clear.

Grill buns, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top with salsa. Replace bun tops.

Miso Tuna Burgers

Editor’s pick: Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Recipe courtesy of Mastering the Grill

by Andrew Schloss and David Joachim.

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 11⁄2 pounds tuna steak, hand • chopped into small chunks • 1 tablespoon miso paste • 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared wasabi • 1 teaspoon soy sauce • 4 scallions, roots trimmed, 1⁄2-inch pieces • Oil for coating the grill grate • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 4 hamburger buns, or sliced crusty bread DIRECTIONS:

Heat the grill as directed. Chop the tuna finely enough so that when you press some between your fingers it clings to itself, but not so finely that it becomes mushy.

Remove the fish to a bowl and mix in the miso, wasabi, soy sauce, and scallions until well blended; do not overmix. Using a light touch, form into 4 patties no more than 1 inch thick. Refrigerate the burgers until the grill is ready.

Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Coat the burgers with the 1 tablespoon oil, put them on the grill,

cover and cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium-rare; do not cover the grill after flipping. Add a minute per side for medium-done.

To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking.

If serving the burgers directly from the grill, place them on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating.

Chef ’s tip: Garnish with pickled ginger or daikon, wasabi mayonnaise, or a drizzle of teriyaki sauce.

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YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup rice • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil • 1 clove garlic, minced • 5 oz fresh spinach • 2 teaspoon fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil • 1/4 teaspoon oregano • salt and pepper to taste • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese • 2 large bell peppers DIRECTIONS:

Cook rice in water until fluffy. Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat a skillet with oil and sauté garlic and spinach until tender. Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add mozzarella cheese, saving a little extra for topping. Add feta cheese. Stir in rice and mix well. Remove from heat. Slice peppers in half, removing the veins, stems, and seeds. Stuff liberally with cheesy spinach and rice filling.

Top with extra cheese. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until hot and cheese is melted, approximately 15 minutes.

Chicken and Spinach Salad With Avocado and Fruit

Recipe courtesy of Rose Murray’s 125 Best Chicken Recipes YIELD: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: Sweet-and-Sour Dressing • 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon grated onion • 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika • 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts • 1 half cantaloupe or other melon, or 2 oranges, peeled and divided into segments • 8 ounces spinach, trimmed, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces • 1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced • Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS:

Sweet-and-Sour Dressing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and vinegar; cook stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.

Cool. Stir in onion, paprika, mustard, and salt.

Transfer mixture to a blender; with motor running, add oil in a slow stream through the feed tube.

Meanwhile, put chicken in a saucepan with 1⁄4 inch water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer, turning once, for 5 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove chicken, cool and cut crosswise into 1⁄4-inch slices.

Scoop out melon with melon baller or cut into cubes. In a large salad bowl, toss spinach, chicken, avocado, melon, dressing, and salt and pepper to taste.

Tip: The dressing can be made, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week. The chicken can be cooked, cooled, covered, and refrigerated up to 2 days.

Turkey Meatball Gyros

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home: Healthy Cooking Cookbook by the editors of Taste of Home YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1⁄2 cup seasoned bread crumbs • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper • 1 pound lean ground turkey • 3⁄4 cup (6 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt • 1⁄2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion • 11⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice

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• 8 whole wheat pita pocket halves • 2 cups shredded lettuce • 1 cup chopped tomatoes DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.

Shape into 16 balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onions, and lemon juice. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add the meatballs and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

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Garden of Eve

4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead 631-722-8777 www.gardenoveevefarm.com U-pick organic blackberries, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes, sauce tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell and sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, corn, sunflowers, lavender and pumpkins. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lenny Bruno Farms

740 Wading River Road, Manorville 631-591-3592 www.lennybrunofarms.com Pick your own bell peppers, long hots, cheese peppers, hot cherry peppers, sweet cherry peppers, fryers, white peppers, plum tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, black eggplant, little finger eggplant, flat beans and fall pumpkins. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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Lewin Farms

Raspberries and blueberries are in season in July.

812 Sound Avenue, Calverton, 631-929-4327 www.lewinfarm.com Pick your own raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, apples, pumpkins and gourds.

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Patty’s Berries and Bunches

410 Sound Avenue, Mattituck 631-655-7996/ 631-298-4679 www.pattysberriesandbunches.com Pick your own blueberries, raspberries and thornless blackberries. Also bunches of flowers available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Wickham’s Fruit Farm

28700 Route 25, Cutchogue 631-734-6441 www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com U-pick raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Windy Acres Farm

3810 Middle Country Road, Calverton 631-727-4554 Blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, peaches, nectarines, apples, pumpkins. U-pick days in July are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Dessert and summer are a match made in heaven. Sweltering summer afternoons might not be comfortable, but any discomfort can be quickly washed away with a refreshing dessert.

D E S S E R T S

Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Time for a sweet treat!

Courtesy of Always Eat After 7 PM by Joel Marion, this ice cream is smooth and creamy and will surely satisfy that sweet tooth before heading to bed.

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved • 1/4 cup stevia-sweetened dark chocolate bar, chopped • 3 overripe frozen bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 1 pinch sea salt DIRECTIONS:

Chill cherries and dark chocolate. In a food processor, pulse frozen bananas, milk and salt until smooth, creamy consistency of soft serve is achieved. Stir in cherries and chocolate. Serve immediately or place in freezer-safe container and freeze until serving.

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Creamy Limoncello Shooters

Recipe courtesy of Small Sweet Treats by Marguerite Marceau Henderson YIELD: Serves 1 INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons chilled Limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur) • 2 tablespoons heavy cream • 1⁄4 teaspoon grated lime zest

E-Licious Pastel Punch Smoothie Recipe courtesy of Super Smoothies

by Ellen Brown

DIRECTIONS:

Place the Limoncello in a chilled shooter glass. Top with cream and the lime zest.

Smoothies can be fast and refreshing any time of day. Because they feature a blend of vitamin- and nutrient-rich ingredients all in one convenient package, smoothies tend to be nutritional powerhouses. To get an ample dose of blueberries, in addition to many other healthy ingredients, try this recipe.

Vitamin E is the star of this mixture, which helps neutralize free radicals.

YIELD: Four 1-cup servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup purple grape juice • 1⁄2 cup pomegranate juice • 1⁄2 cup silken tofu • 1⁄2 cup shelled sunflower seeds • 1 4-ounce container blueberry • low-fat yogurt • 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced • 1⁄2 cup blueberries, frozen • 1⁄2 cup raspberries, frozen • 1⁄2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt DIRECTIONS:

Combine grape juice, pomegranate juice, tofu, sunflower seeds, yogurt, and banana in a blender or smoothie maker. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds, or until mixture is puréed and smooth. Add blueberries, raspberries and frozen yogurt, and blend on high speed again until mixture is smooth.

Serve immediately, garnished with berry skewers, if desired.

Kiwi Fruit Sorbet

Recipe courtesy of Ice Creams & Sorbets

by Lou Seibert Pappas YIELD: Makes about 1 quart INGREDIENTS: • 2 teaspoons grated lime or lemon zest • 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided • 3⁄4 cup water • 2 pounds kiwi fruit (about 8 kiwi fruit), peeled and quartered • 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice • 2 limes, quartered DIRECTIONS:

Blueberry-Watermelon Smoothie Recipe courtesy of Good Mornings by Michael McLaughlin

YIELD: Serves up to 2 INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups cut-up seedless watermelon (1inch chunks) • 1 cup frozen blueberries, unthawed • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 tablespoons honey DIRECTIONS:

In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Partially chop with short bursts of power, then purée on high until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Pour the smoothie into 1 or 2 glasses and serve immediately.

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In a small bowl, mash the zest with 1 teaspoon of the sugar to release the oils.

Combine the remaining sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the syrup is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. In a food processor or blender, purée the kiwi fruit with the juice, syrup and sugared zest. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.

Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Or, to freeze without an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a 9-inch nonreactive square pan. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze just until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Scrape out into an electric mixer or food processor and process briefly until light and fluffy. Serve at once or transfer to a container, cover, and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. At serving time, garnish with a lime wedge to squeeze over each serving.

Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake Recipe courtesy of Lori Longbotham’s Luscious Creamy Desserts.

YIELD: Serves 10 INGREDIENTS:

Crust

• 11⁄2 cups pecans • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1⁄4 cup (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

• 2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cornstarch • 11⁄2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest • 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 3 large eggs, at room temperature DIRECTIONS:

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F. Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

To make the crust: Pulse the pecans, flour and sugar in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse just until combined. Press the crust evenly over the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F. To make the filling: Mash the blackberries and sugar together in a medium saucepan with a pastry blender or a fork. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to release their juices.

Stir in the cornstarch, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and boil for 1 minute. Pour the purée through a coarse strainer set over a small bowl, pressing hard on the solids to extract as

much liquid as possible. Refrigerate, tightly covered, until thoroughly chilled.

With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the condensed milk, zest, lime juice, and vanilla, scraping down the side of the bowl as necessary. Reduce the speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour the batter into the pan.

Transfer the blackberry purée to a small glass measure. Drizzle it in a spiral pattern

Glazed Lemon Cookies Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More.

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon lemon extract • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt Glaze: • 2 cups powdered sugar • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

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over the batter, then swirl a table knife through the batter to marbleize it. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the cheesecake is puffed on the sides and still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool on a wire rack.

Refrigerate the cheesecake, tightly covered, for at least 8 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set, or for up to 2 days.

To serve, run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake and remove the side of the pan. Cut the cheesecake into thin wedges with a sharp knife dipped into hot water and wiped dry after each cut.

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, mix butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix well. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract; beat until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly beat dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

Beat until combined.

Spoon out dough and roll into balls.

Place on parchment paper 1 inch apart and lightly press with fingers to slightly flatten dough. Bake 15 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Transfer cookies to wire rack to completely cool.

To make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth. Dip top sides of cookies into glaze for full coverage.

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Gallery North set to host virtual Wet Paint Festival this year

Above, a painting of Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket by artist John Koch at a previous Wet Paint Festival. Photo courtesy of Gallery North

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

I

t’s been a tough season for the plethora of local events that have either been canceled, postponed or restructured.

Thankfully, technology like livestreaming and video chat have made it possible for some events to go on as scheduled, albeit a bit differently.

For the past 16 years, the Wet Paint Festival has given Three Village residents and visitors an up close look at the creative process of local artists as they work. The event was founded to honor the memory of beloved Long Island painter Joe Reboli, who died in 2004.

But inviting artists and community members to gather for creative fun and conversation doesn’t exactly fit in this quarantined, socially distant time. So what to do?

It’s been a baptism by fire of sorts for Ned Puchner of Gallery North in Setauket, which has sponsored the event from its beginnings. Puchner, who became the gallery’s executive director in December, was looking forward to his first Wet Paint Festival. Now, he’s been called upon to dream up an alternative.

“It’s been one of those unique experiences where you get to know people really fast,”

Puchner joked. “But I’ve also learned very quickly how much support there is here for the arts and the art community, even despite the pandemic and its challenges.

It’s been very encouraging for me to see that outpouring.”

Originally founded by former Gallery North director Colleen Hanson and the Reboli family, the Wet Paint Festival invites artists from Long Island and beyond for a relaxed weekend of plein air (outdoor) painting. The artists paint at the same location from vantage points of their choosing, allowing each put their own spin on well-known scenes and landmarks.

In the past, the festival has been held at West Meadow Beach and the adjoining Old Field Farm, Frank Melville Memorial Park, the Stony Brook railroad, the Thompson House, and Avalon Park & Preserve, among other places.

This year’s event will celebrate each artist’s originality as Wet Paint goes virtual. Painting sessions will be either livestreamed online or pre-recorded from a location the artist selects, whether it’s their own backyard or a public spot. During each session, the artist will talk about their creative process and take questions from viewers, just as they would in person.

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‘As time went on, we took [the pandemic disruption] as an opportunity to get creative not only with Wet Paint, but with everything we do.’

— NED PUCHNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GALLERY NORTH

To accommodate for the new format, the artists will paint for an entire week, from July 18 through July 25. The completed artwork will then be on display on the Gallery North website throughout the month of August.

The virtual festival is the latest in Gallery North’s ongoing effort to provide engaging online experiences during the pandemic.

“We had the Wet Paint Festival completely planned and were starting to gather sponsors and registrants when we had to close the gallery on March 14.

When we closed, we decided to postpone the event, not realizing how long we would be unable to function and be outside,” Puchner explained.

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TOWN BEACHES

Photo by Dawn Olenick

Town of Brookhaven

Beaches are for Town of Brookhaven residents only for the 2020 season. Resident parking is $5 daily, $15 seasonal. Lifeguards are on duty Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. 631-451-8696, www. brookhavenny.org

Cedar Beach

244 Harbor Beach Road in Mount Sinai.

Features include a basketball court, concessions, playground, walking trail, fishing pier, marina and boat launch ramps.

West Meadow Beach

100 Trustees Road in Stony Brook. Features include a gazebo, playground, spray park, walking trail, volleyball court and environmental programs.

Stony Brook Beach

26 Sand Street in Stony Brook. Features include a launching ramp for boats and a fishing pier.

Shoreham Beach

North Country Road in Shoreham. Fishing.

Town of Huntington

Beaches are for Town of Huntington residents only for the 2020 season. Seasonal parking permits are available to town residents at beach entrances for $40. Daily parking without a permit for residents is $30. Lifeguards are on duty 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. 631-261-7574, www.huntingtonny.gov

Asharoken Beach

296 Asharoken Avenue in Northport. Features include an aid station, outdoor shower, beach wheelchair and boat ramp.

Centerport Beach

Little Neck Road in Centerport. Features include boat launching, fishing, pavilion, benches and playground.

Crab Meadow Beach

Waterside Avenue in Northport. Features include night fishing (fee), a picnic and pavilion area, playground, restaurant, snack bar, boardwalk and outdoor shower.

Crescent Beach

Crescent Beach Drive in Huntington Bay. Outdoor showers, boat ramp (fee)

Fleets Cove Beach

Fleets Cove Road in Centerport. Features include a playground and showers.

Geissler’s Beach

Makamah Road, Northport. Fishing only.

Reeves Park Beach

End of Park Road, Riverhead. Features include a gazebo.

Wading River Beach

Creek Road, Wading River. Features include gazebo, playground and boat ramp.

Town of Smithtown

Beaches are for Town of Smithtown residents only. Parking stickers are available for free at many parks and beaches during the summer season and year-round at the Town of Smithtown Town Clerk’s Office, 99 W. Main St., Smithtown.

All four beaches offer a playground, picnic area, camping, outside showers, restrooms and a refreshment stand. Lifeguards are on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day. 631-3607620/631-269-1122, www.smithtownny.gov

Gold Star Battalion Beach

Callahans Beach

Hobart’s Beach

Schubert’s Beach

324 West Shore Road in Huntington. Features include a playground and showers.

2 Birmingham Drive in Eaton’s Neck. Boat ramp (fee), playground and showers.

Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beach

West Neck Road in Lloyd Harbor. Features include outdoor showers and aid station.

Town of Riverhead

Beach parking permits are for town residents only for the 2020 season. Fee is $20 per season ($5 for seniors). Purchase stickers at the Parks office in Stotzky Park, 55 Columbus Avenue, Riverhead; at beaches on weekends in season; or on your mobile device via Viply app. Lifeguards will be on duty from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. 631-727-5744, www.townofriverheadny.gov

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End of Callahan Beach Road off Route 25A in Fort Salonga 548 Long Beach Road in Nissequogue

Short Beach

Off Boney Lane in Nissequogue

Long Beach

East Long Beach Road in Nissequogue

Photo by Jay Gao

WINERIES Anthony Nappa Wines

Harmony Vineyards

2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic 774-641-7488

169 Harbor Road, Head of the Harbor 631-291-9900

Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

Jamesport Vineyards

2114 Sound Ave., Calverton 631-369-0100

Bedell Cellars

1216 Main Road, Jamesport 631-722-5256

Jason’s Vineyard

36225 Route 25, Cutchogue 631-734-7537

1785 Main Road, Jamesport 631-238-5801

Castello di Borghese Vineyard

Laurel Lake Vineyards

17150 Route 48, Cutchogue 631-734-5111

Channing Daughters Winery

1927 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton 631-537-7224

Clovis Point Wines

1935 Main Road, Jamesport 631-722-4222

Corey Creek Vineyards

3165 Main Road, Laurel 631-298-1420

Lenz Winery

38355 Route 25, Peconic 631-734-6010

Lieb Cellars

13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue 631-734-1100

Macari Vineyards

45470 Route 25, Southold 631-765-4168

150 Bergen Ave., Mattituck 631-298-0100

Croteaux Vineyards

Martha Clara Vineyards

Del Vino Vineyards

Mattebella Vineyards

1450 S. Harbor Road, Southold 631-765-6099 29 Norwood Road, Northport 844-335-8466

Diliberto Winery

6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead 631-298-0075

Pindar Vineyards

37645 Route 25, Peconic 631-734-6200

Pugliese Vineyards

34515 Main Road, Cutchogue 631-734-4057

Raphael Winery

39390 Route 25, Peconic 631-765-1100

RGNY

6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead 631-298-0075

Sannino Vineyard

15975 Route 48, Cutchogue 631-734-8282

Scarola Vineyards

Shinn Estate Vineyards and Farmhouse

The Old Field Vineyards

Harbes Vineyard

Pellegrini Vineyards

23005 Main Road, Cutchogue 631-734-4111

McCall Wines

Duck Walk Vineyards (North) Gramercy Vineyards

Paumanok Vineyards

1074 Main Road, Aquebogue 631-722-8800

4850 Sound Ave., Mattituck 631-298-7676

22600 Route 25, Cutchogue 631-734-5764

10020 Sound Ave., Mattituck 631-298-1213

44075 Main Road, Peconic 631-765-6188

46005 Route 25, Southold 631-655-9554

250 Manor Lane, Jamesport 631-722-3416

44535 Main Road, Southold 631-765-3500

Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards

59600 Route 25, Southold 631-765-0004

One Woman Wines and Vineyards

5195 Old North Road, Southold 631-765-1200

715 Sound Ave., Mattituck 631-298-0800

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2000 Oregon Road,Mattituck 631-804-0367

Sparkling Pointe

39750 County Road 48, Southold 631-765-0200

Whisper Vineyards

485 Edgewood Ave., St. James 631-257-5222

TIME TO EXPLORE

A PARK AND PRESERVE GUIDE TO CENTRAL NORTHERN SUFFOLK COUNTY JULY 16, 2020 | SUMMERTIMES | PAGE A25

The Greenway Trail at the Clifton Place entrance in Port Jefferson Station is perfect for walking, biking and skateboarding.

From Shoreham to Huntington, walking trails abound

BY JOHN L. TURNER

T

he creation of parks and preserves has been one of the more successful accomplishments of governments here on Long Island, ranging from the preservation efforts of local villages and towns, through Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York State’s Parks and Natural Resource Management Areas, to the Federal Government’s National Park and Refuge properties.

From federally owned and managed National Wildlife Refuges, like the 2,500+ acre Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, straddling the Carmans River in the hamlet of Brookhaven, to smaller county parks, to small village greens of an acre or two, there are more than 130 parks for you and your family to enjoy from Manhasset to Montauk.

The largest protected area is the 60,000 acre Pine Barrens, Long Island’s “Central Park” which has hundreds of miles of trails for your hiking pleasure, and in which numerous county and state parks await

your explorations. Here, part of Long Island has been preserved at an ecosystem scale providing extensive habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species — and countless hours and days of outdoor pursuit.

Closer to home, in central northern Suffolk County, there are a number of parks and preserves, of various sizes, in the northern half of Long Island. Many front on the shoreline of Long Island Sound or connect with one of its bays and harbors.

Before discussing some of the parks awaiting your discovery, it’s worth mentioning the Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that meanders from Heckscher State Park on the South Shore for approximately 34 miles, generally following the Connetquot and Nissequogue River valleys, eventually terminating at Alfred Smith State Park (Sunken Meadow State Park) on the North Shore.

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Bull on the south side of Middle Country Road (after having dropped off a friend’s car at the northern termination point in the parking lot to the state park, to avoid having to retrace your steps)!

Denoted by a white triangular blaze you pick the trail up behind the Bull and head north immediately crossing State Route 25A. Generally, the trail follows along the west side of the river but diverts inland in a number of places. Hiking this section of the trail, if you’re up to it physically, is a great way to spend a day, providing many spectacular views of the Nissequogue River, and at the end of the trail, Long Island Sound.

The following parks are situated in western and central Suffolk County, and are among my favorite on an island that has so many beautiful places to explore, enjoy, and provide opportunities to reconnect to the wild world around us. The coastline of the North Shore is a unifying theme that ties many of them together geographically, but also ecologically and certainly scenically.

They all brim with natural beauty!

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation/ SUNY Flax Pond Property

Cordwood Landing County Park

Landing Avenue, Miller Place 631-854-4949 This 70-acre nature preserve located in Miller Place was formerly Camp Barstow, a Girl Scout camp. It was named to reflect the cordwood industry which was an important economic driver in the mid-tolate nineteenth century in Suffolk County.

Tens of thousands of acres of forest were cut from the Island’s interior forests, the cordwood destined for New York City and industrial plants up the Hudson River. The cordwood was transported there via boats landing along the North Shore of Long Island. The problem was that due to the hilly moraine created by the last glacier there weren’t many cuts in the hills of the County’s North Shore that led to beach landings where the wood could be loaded on board for the watery trip west.

The main road that leads to the beach in the preserve was the route used. You can almost hear the distinctive sounds of the horse-drawn wagons, straining under the burden from loads of wood, as they moved to the beach.

If you want a more circuitous walk through this heavily forested preserve dominated by oaks, hickories, birch and beech, there is a trail that meanders through the preserve’s eastern portion before following the top of the bluff that fronts on Long Island Sound.

This section of the trail provides breathtaking views of the Sound and shoreline. This trail connects with the Cordwood Road near where the road meets the beach. More than 1000 feet of beach front is available for beachcombing and sunbathing.

The entrance to the preserve is on the east side of Landing Road about 1000 feet north of North Country Road. The main entrance leads to a small parking lot from which you can explore.

Shore Road, Old Field 631-444-0270 Relatively little known, this 148-acre state-owned property includes all of Flax Pond, a salt-water embayment that was once freshwater where flax grew before an inlet was dredged allowing for the Sound’s salt water to come rushing in, is a gem and definitely worth a visit which should be timed for low tide. A shell packed trail leaves from the parking lot and passes by an informative kiosk and for a few minutes the trail passes through a coastal forest dominated by Red Cedar before emerging onto the salt marsh.

A newly constructed boardwalk takes you over the marsh and from this slightly higher vantage point you have panoramic scenes of this beautiful coastal landscape. As you walk along the boardwalk take a moment to slowly move to the edge of the boardwalk’s railing and peer down. During the warmer months you’re guaranteed to see dozens of fiddler crabs feeding in the marsh below.

Male fiddlers have one claw that’s greatly enlarged which they use for fighting and to illustrate physical fitness. Female crabs have two smaller claws of the same size.

If you continue north you’ll pass through a highly vegetated area with the trail meandering to the northwest. Watch out for fiddler crabs here; they are less visible and can be easily stepped on and their little burrows, revealed by openings in the marsh surface, can be crushed. You’ll need to cross over a second marsh area (hence why you should go at low tide when it is more easily traversed as, inexplicably, there is no boardwalk here over the marsh). At low tide your shoes should stay dry. It’s worth continuing as you’ll quickly reach a wooded area that is part of the elongated beach that encloses the northern side of the Flax Pond basin. Here you’ll see more red cedars and a rare oak tree on Long Island — the Post Oak with its distinctive cross-shaped leaves. Walk another minute and you’re at the shoreline of Long Island Sound. Don’t be surprised if you see the Port Jefferson Ferry plying the waters nearby on its way to, or returning from, Connecticut.

Finding the entrance to Flax Pond can be a little tricky. Take Mt. Grey Road, making a left onto Crane Neck Road; a stone pillar with a “Crane Neck” plaque on it signals the turn. Take Crane Neck Road as it winds through the residential development and make a right onto Shore Road. Take Shore Road to the end and make a left into the parking lot.

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The Chandler Estate

233 N. Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-854-4949 This 40-acre Suffolk County-owned preserve is situated on the southern edge of Mount Sinai Harbor. The preserve is laced with trails but given its small size you can’t really get lost. Pass through a metal gate and within a short distance will have the choice to at a fork in the trail. If you stay straight it will take you more quickly to the edge of the harbor. The trail to the right leads east and a smaller trail to your left will take you north toward the harbor too.

At some point you’ll pass “Sleeping Dog” rock, a large glacial erratic, a gift from the last glacier about 28,000 years ago.

If you keep walking north you’ll come out to a grassy open field from which you can see the harbor. A trail to your left gently descends to the shoreline which you can walk along. You’re encouraged to stay off the low bluffs here as they have eroded due to human foot traffic. Because of the damage here a large oak has toppled over and lays on the beach. As of this writing it is still alive so perhaps it will survive.

This park is a small gem that is definitely worth getting to know better. Access to the park is gained through the parking lot of the Mt. Sinai Congregational Church situated near the corner of the cemetery.

Farmingville Hills County Park

501 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-854-4949 This heavily wooded undeveloped 105acre park was purchased by the county in the 1980s as a part of the Open Space Preservation Act. The 105-acre park officially opened to the public in May of 2010. Approximately 1.2 miles of hiking trails, consisting of two loops, weave among the forest that is rolling in nature, containing elevations that reach as high as 270 feet above sea level. It can be productive for woodland birds such as woodpeckers.

Two historic structures managed by the Farmingville Historical Society — the 1850 Greek Revival School House and the Terry House, built in 1823 — are found in the southeastern section of the park. There is parking for about a dozen vehicles.

Rassapeague County Park

Village of Nissequogue 631-854-4949 A little known 20-acre county park, Rassapeague is easily missed while driving on Long Beach Road in the Village of Nissequogue, the only evidence of its presence the small split rail fenced parking lot that can accommodate a few cars.

A trail leads from the lot and heads east meandering up and down through a forest with two small ponds. It ends at the shore of Stony Brook Harbor, along its western edge, providing a beautiful and rarely seen view section of the harbor. In the winter you might see wintering waterfowl floating in this portion of the harbor including the delightful Bufflehead, a small duck with a distinctive white mark on its head.

The small parking lot for the park, bordered by a wooden split-rail fence, is located on the east side of Long Beach Road approximately one-mile north of its intersection with Moriches Road.

Frank Melville Memorial Park

1 Old Field Road, Setauket 631-689-6146 The “Central Park” of Setauket, the privately-run 24-acre park was dedicated in 1937 to the memory of Frank Melville Jr., father of local philanthropist Ward Melville.

It consists of forested land adjacent to the southern end of Conscience Bay. The scenic pond, bracketed by two stone bridges, is the central attraction of the park and countless visitors like to walk around the pond on the paved trail that circles it.

A simulated grist mill is adjacent to the northern bridge and the vantage point from this bridge offers a panoramic view of the Bay. The Bates House, situated on the property, is a popular venue for social gatherings and the nearby Red Barn hosts weekly concerts during the summer months.

Due to the mix of habitats bird watching here can be productive and each year from late August through early October the Four Harbors Audubon Society hosts, from the southern stone bridge, an annual Common Nighthawk Watch taking place in the early evening. The purpose of the watch, which draws several to many people each night, is to count the number of nighthawks — a bird related to whip-poor-wills, that pass through on fall migration.

This park is easily reached either by accessing Bates Road off of Main Street near the village green in Setauket, or park in one of the designated parking spaces on Main Street adjacent to the small post office building.

Frank Melville Memorial Park is a bird watcher’s paradise. Photo by Anita Jo Lago

Blydenburgh County Park

Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown 631-854-3712 Located in Smithtown, this large county park surrounds and includes Stump Pond (also known as Blydenburgh Lake). If you are adventurous, you can walk around the pond and in so doing will pass through some beautiful extensive forests and low lying swampy areas.

There is a wooden boardwalk in the southwestern section of the park which allows you to traverse a wet area in which grows the largest population of Atlantic White Cedar, a rare wetland tree that was significant to Long Island’s early history as an important source for decoy carving, boat building, house shingles, and even being hollowed out for water supply piping. The pond can be productive for searching in the winter months for waterfowl; upwards of a dozen species can be seen in a given season.

The Belted Kingfisher can occasionally be seen or heard flying over the pond.

The Blydenburgh National Historic District, encompassing eight structures, including a grist mill, is situated in the northwestern section of the park. The offices to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail are housed in one of the historic houses.

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camping, a fenced-in dog park and picnicking are also available.

There is a northern and southern entrance to the park. The northern end can be accessed from New Mill Road which intersects with Brooksite Drive.

The southern access point is through an entrance road from State Route 347 across from the Hauppauge County Center.

David Weld Sanctuary

Boney Lane, Nissequogue 631-367-3225 Owned by the Long Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), this irregularly shaped preserve has several loop hiking trails, frontage on Long Island Sound, a pretty wooded pond, and several fields in which TNC staff has been undertaking a comprehensive effort to combat numerous invasive species such as Asiatic Bittersweet and Porcelainberry, rapidly growing vines that quickly cover native vegetation.

If your time is limited it’s probably best to walk the main path north to the Sound shoreline and back, passing the pond and through the woods as you go. There is a looping trail system in the eastern part of the property too that is an enjoyable hike if you have the time.

The parking lot for the preserve is on the north side of Short Beach Road about eight hundred feet west of the Short Beach Road and Boney Lane intersection.

McAllister County Park Photo by Jay Gao

McAllister County Park

Anchorage Road, Village of Belle Terre 631-854-4949 Deeded to the county in 1971 by James P. McAllister, this 113-acre scenic seafront property is situated on the east side of Port Jefferson Harbor and it is the eastern arm that embraces the harbor. Pinched in at the armpit is Pirate’s Cove, created when the moraine created by the glacier nearly 19,000 years ago was mined for the sand. There is still evidence of this industrial past, much of it in the form of rusting metal structures along the bay side of the park. As you walk around the cove you gain an appreciation of the massive amount of material removed as you stare at one hundred foot high bluffs.

When you make it around the cove you come out to a stretch of coast with wide views of Long Island Sound. You can walk as far west as the eastern jetty that stabilizes the mouth of the harbor. In the winter numerous waterfowl species can be seen both in the near Sound waters as well as the harbor including the highly vocal Longtailed Duck. Rare for Long Island’s North Shore, Snowy Owls have been occasionally seen during the winter months, attracted to the open, windswept conditions that mimic their far northern tundra habitats.

There is a small parking lot at the end of Anchorage Road which is reached from Cliff Road, the main north-south road in Belle Terre Village.

Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail

631-689-0225 For walkers, joggers, skateboarders and bike riding fans the 5.1 mile long Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway trail provides a scenic path connecting these two communities together. Along the way, on this slightly undulating paved path, you’ll pass by occasional open areas and fields, as well as dense forests dominated by various oak, hickory and other trees.

The trail crosses over numerous roads including Gnarled Hollow Road, Old Town Road, and Sheep Pasture Road, and along your journey you can contemplate how and why they got their names.

Access to the Greenway is available from both its ends. The western terminus is accessed through the parking lot situated on Limroy Lane, off of Route 25A while the eastern end at Clifton Place is gained through the elongated parking lot on the west side of State Route 112 across from its intersection with Hallock Lane. (see photo on page A27)

Arthur Kunz County Park

Landing Avenue, Smithtown 631-854-4949 This is an undeveloped county park on the west side of the Nissequogue River, named in honor of a past Suffolk County Planning Director. It is heavily forested and has a few small streams that run JULY 16, 2020 | SUMMERTIMES | PAGE A29

through it to the river. The park contains an abundance of tulip trees, a straight and tall tree that can grow to majestic proportions.

The Long Island Greenbelt Trail, on its way to its northern terminus in Sunken Meadow State Park, passes through the property. As with the next property, Arthur Kunz County Park offers numerous sweeping views of the Nissequogue River.

Access to the County Park is from a small parking area along the road where Landing Avenue performs a sharp turn to the right approximately 1,500 feet from its intersection with St. Johnland Road.

Instead of making the sharp right, stay straight and you’ll see a small wooden sign on your left identifying the park.

Nissequogue River State Park

799 Saint Johnland Road, Kings Park 631-269-4927 This park is one of the newer state parks created on Long Island, encompassing part of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital. It is located on the west side of the Nissequogue River. The Long Island Greenbelt Trail passes through it and there are a series of other hiking trails in addition to the road network on which you can bike. There is a soccer field here as well as a canoe and kayak launch site along with a boat marina. The diversity of habitats here makes it a productive place to bird watch.

Sunken Meadow State Park

Ospreys can be viewed at West Meadow Beach.

Photo by Jay Gao

West Meadow Beach

Trustees Road, Stony Brook 631-751-3193 The flagship park of the Town of Brookhaven is a mile long sandy peninsula that has, as you walk south along Trustees Road, West Meadow Creek on your left and the Smithtown Bay section of the Long Island Sound on your right. Given the mix of habitats — mudflats and sandflats, sandy beach, coastal forest, salt marsh, and tidal creek — it’s a good place to see coastal wildlife.

Wading birds, such as Great Blue Herons, American and Snowy Egrets, and Black-crowned and Yellow-crowned NightHerons, are common in the creek and adjacent marsh and Piping Plovers nest on the beach. A few colorful songbirds including Yellow and Prairie Warblers nest in the coastal forests here. A number of colorful interpretive signs provide information on these species.

Some of these species have rebounded in abundance since the many summer cottages that once populated the parkland on the peninsula were removed, most notably diamondback terrapins which can cross Trustees Road more safely now without the fear of being crushed by vehicles.

An active osprey nest is situated on a pole on the west side of Trustees Road about half way down. A few cottages remain, including one in which the Park Ranger lives and, most notably, the Gamecock Cottage, on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s (WMHO) environmental education facility, the Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center, is about halfway down Trustees Road on the east side of the road.

The entrance to West Meadow Beach is from West Meadow Road which can be reached from Mt. Grey Road.

Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park 631-269-4333 A well-known and popular state park on Long Island, Sunken Meadow is situated at the northern terminus to Sagtikos State Parkway. While perhaps most well-known for the active bathing and swimming beach, the several hundred yard long wooden boardwalk, and public golf courses, it is great place for hiking, beach strolling, and general nature exploration (especially at the eastern end).

A wide variety of birds can be seen here throughout the course of the year, from winter waterfowl, to a variety of wading birds in the marsh and along the shore, to shorebirds in the sandflats and mudflats, and songbirds in the forest.

The northern terminus of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail ends at the park.

A particularly nice way to spend an hour or two at the state park is to walk east on the Long Island Greenbelt Trail over to the Town of Smithtown’s parking lot and boat ramp at the end of Old Dock Road.

The trail runs on top of the wooded bluff here, ranging in elevation from forty to eighty feet and offers panoramic views of the park, the mouth of the Nissequogue River, the open waters of Long Island Sound, and the coastline of Connecticut in the distance.

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown 631-265-1054 Once known as Nissequogue River State Park, reflecting the dominant feature in the park, this state property is situated on both sides of Middle Country Road or Jericho Turnpike.

At 543 acres, only the northern section, however, is open to the general public. Here, a series of hiking trails network through this section passing through woodlands and around fields. The diversity of wetland and upland habitats make it a fine place to bird watch. Look for Prothonotary Warblers, Virginia Rails and Osprey. Fly fishing is also popular here.

The main residence is worth visiting and it holds a small gift shop along with a nature center museum which showcases natural history exhibits including a Great Blue Heron, Red Fox, Flying Squirrel and a River Otter. It was the primary residence of Caleb Smith who was the grandson of the founder of Smithtown — Richard “Bull” Smith.

The main entrance is a parking lot on the north side of Jericho Turnpike.

Makamah Nature Preserve

Fort Salonga Road, Fort Salonga 631- 854-4949 Another undeveloped, yet beautiful, preserve laced with hiking trails, Makamah Nature Preserve is part of the Crab Meadow watershed and, adjoining the Town of Huntington-owned Crab Meadow Golf Course and marshland area, forms more than 500 acres of contiguous preserved open space.

The property, which was acquired by Suffolk County in 1973, is heavily forested, dominated by oaks, several hickory species, black birch,with spicebush growing in the understory. It can be good place to see native songbirds.

The main loop trail that runs around the edge of the preserve (there are quite a few interior trails that can complicate your walk so it’s best to bring a trail map) provides great views of the stream valley to the east which flows into the marsh and at one vantage point offers a panoramic view of the Crab Meadow Marsh.

Access to the property is from a parking lot that fronts on State Route 25A, a little bit west of its intersection with Makamah Road.

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Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington 631-423-1770 Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is a large (more than 1,500 acres in size), beautiful and diverse property with extensive woodlands, numerous fields and long stretches of beach along Long Island Sound. A lovely salt marsh is located in the northwestern section of the property.

Given its natural diversity, the preserve is an excellent place to bird watch and identify butterflies.

Once the estate of Marshall Fields, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The main mansion, Caumsett Hall, is situated in the northeastern section of the property.

Numerous dirt roads and paths crisscross the property. If you have limited time, a walk north along the main western road which leads to the Sound is productive. If you can devote a full day, many more trails await your exploration.

Access to this large state property is from Lloyd Harbor Road which connects with West Neck Road.

There are a number of hiking and bridle trails (riding stables are located off Sweet Hollow Road) that lace the park. The Walt Whitman Trail, a loop which connects Whitman’s birthplace with the county park and Jayne’s Hill, is about 3.6 miles long — a nice hike for a morning or afternoon. The park is extensively forested consisting of a variety of tree species including numerous oaks, hickories, sassafras, birches, and Black Cherry, which attract a wide variety of mammal and bird species. Two small seasonal wetlands — vernal ponds — occur in the park which support a variety of amphibians and aquatic invertebrates.

Access to the park is through various points. Jayne’s Hill is reached off of Reservoir Road while additional access is off of Sweet Hollow Road and High Hold Drive.

Avalon Park & Preserve Avalon Park’s Cartas Al Cielo gazing ball sculpture can be found in the field behind the Red Barn.

Photo by Jay Gao

Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge

12 Target Rock Road, Lloyd Harbor 631-286-0485 One of seven national wildlife refuges found on Long Island, Target Rock is located on the eastern edge of Lloyd Harbor, a little east of the entrance to Caumsett State Park.

It was donated to the federal government in 1967 to protect migratory birds.

The refuge gets its name from a large glacial erratic or boulder that sits just off shore. Legend has that it was used as target practice by British war ships during the War of 1812, although by looking at the rock it doesn’t look it was often, if ever, hit.

Several hiking trails lead from the parking lot leading to the half-mile coastline. There is a wooden overlook or platform that sits on top of a small bluff, providing great views of the water and the neighboring Asharoken peninsula to the east.

There is a brackish pond fringed by marsh in the southern section of the refuge that sometimes provides views of wading birds. During the warmer months ospreys,

the iconic bird-of-prey also known as the fish hawk, are commonly seen. The property is reached from Target Rock Road which is reached from Lloyd Harbor Road.

West Hills County Park

181 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington 631-854-4423 This is a large park situated on the highest section of the Ronkonkoma Moraine, the row of hills formed by the third of four glaciers that advanced during the Ice Age which shaped and created Long Island.

In fact, Jayne’s Hill, the highest point on Long Island, topping out at the nose-bleed elevation of 401 feet (actually the height has never been precisely determined with heights as low as 383 feet and high as 414 feet being stated), is situated in the northeastern corner of the park.

Jayne’s Hill can be accessed via a dirt trail off of Reservoir Road. On top there is a boulder containing a plaque in which Walt Whitman’s well-known piece “Paumanok” is inscribed, a poem which in such a distilled way captures the essence of Long Island.

BEFORE YOU GO: ▶ Pack plenty of water ▶ Grab a few snacks ▶ Wear a shady hat ▶ Pack sunscreen ▶ Bring a first-aid kit ▶ Pack insect repellent ▶ Print out a map of the area ▶ Bring a fully-charged cell phone ▶ Wear proper sneakers or hiking boots ▶ Tell someone where you are going ▶ Check out the park’s website and when you will be home before taking your dog; some ▶ Check the weather forecast parks do not allow them

200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook 631-689-0619 Privately run, this well-attended preserve straddles Shep Jones Lane. Popular features include a labyrinth and the Cartas Al Cielo (Letters to God) stainless ball sculpture by artist Alicia Framis. Ecologically it is quite diverse with numerous fields, well developed forests of beech, hickory, oak, and black birch, and frontage on Stony Brook Mill Pond, where you can see the nests of double-crested Cormorants adorning the trees. Given its diversity, it is a productive preserve for bird watching and the fields around Shep Jones Lane host courting American Woodcock in the spring. A series of hiking trails meander through both the eastern and western sections of the preserve, rising and falling as the paths traverse the rolling terrain.

Parking is either along Harbor Road near the Stony Brook Grist Mill or in the parking lots along Shep Jones Lane.

About the author: A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

REMEMBER TO: ▶ Always stay on marked roads and tracks ▶ Pace yourself — save your energy ▶ Bring a whistle on hikes — three short blasts mean you are in trouble and need assistance. ▶ Pay attention to safety signs ▶ Look out for snakes, spiders and other critters ▶ Watch out for low branches and loose rocks ▶ Choose the right trail for your fitness level ▶ Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day ▶ Lock your vehicle and keep valuables in a safe place ▶ Leave no trace: put your rubbish in a bin or take it away with you ▶ Check for ticks when you get home

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WET PAINT FESTIVAL Continued from page A21

“As time went on, we took it as an opportunity to get creative not only with Wet Paint, but with everything we do,” he said. The gallery began to share daily art activities, host “virtual open studio” events, film screenings, lectures, and opportunities to give and receive feedback on work in progress. As the staff grew more comfortable with video chat platforms such as Zoom, they knew they had to find a way to present the Wet Paint Festival, too.

Angela Stratton of Selden has enjoyed painting at the festival for the past 15 years, and while she’ll miss the connection and camaraderie of the typical event, she’s excited to see what comes of the online version.

“I’m the kind of person that likes to be outside anyway, so getting to paint at the same time is really a double treasure,” said Stratton, an oil painter. “Of course, there can be issues with painting outdoors — the sun goes in and out, it can be windy, it can rain — but it gives you the real depth of color you just can’t get from a photo.”

Stratton is still up in the air about where she’ll be painting, but she enjoys the challenge provided by the Old Field lighthouse.

Annette Napolitano, a realist painter who works in both watercolor and oil, would normally go out once a week to paint with a group of friends. She’s participated in Wet Paint for several years now.

Angela Stratton paints at Old Field Farm in Setauket during a previous Wet Paint Festival event.

Photo by Erika Karp

‘I’m the kind of person that likes to be outside anyway, so getting to paint at the same time is really a double treasure.’

— ARTIST ANGELA STRATTON

“The first time I did the festival, I was so excited to be with the other artists, all of us working in the same place. The world is so big, and it can be a challenge to grab just a piece of it,” said Napolitano, of Rocky Point.

“I think bringing the festival online is a good solution because it’s like a pop-up event — people can come and go as they please. It’s also nice that we have a whole week to work, and it’s going to be fun to see people share their work from different parts of Long Island,” she said.

Puchner hopes that the event will inspire creativity not only in the participating artists, but people at home as well.

“At the center of the arts is expression.

Everyone has had different experiences during the pandemic, but it has been significant for all of us,” he said. “There’s a fundamental need to discuss how we’re feeling, and the arts are a safe space for expression of all kinds.”

‘I think bringing the festival online is a good solution because it’s like a pop-up event — people can come and go as they please.’

— ARTIST ANNETTE NAPOLITANO

Annette Napolitano paints at Stony Brook Harbor during a previous Wet Paint Festival.

File photo

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Livestreamed and recorded artist visits will be available for public viewing the week of July 27 at www.gallerynorth.org.

Then, all completed works will be on the site for viewing and purchase throughout the month of August, with commissions split equally between the artist and the gallery. A virtual reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 via Zoom; registration is free but required.

For further information, visit www. gallerynorth.org or call 631-751-2676.

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