Josh Kilmer-Purcell's Blog, page 139
July 21, 2010
Thank you moms!
Our mom's were a little wary about appearing on the show…and really, isn't that one of the most important jobs of a mom? Being wary?
But we think they're pretty amazing and like to show them off. And, anyway, our siblings turned out much more sane than us, so you can't blame any of our character flaws on our moms. They were very good sports about sharing their holiday with the cameras and crew. (Josh's dad, too.)
And like the true moms that they were, they made sure that after filming was done ...
Raise Your Glasses, 6
To enhance your viewing pleasure and to make each and every episode of The Fabulous Beekman Boys as fabulous as possible, we're going to encourage the playing of a nice parlor game.
Each week, we'll post a new Beekman 1802 elixir recipe for you to use and give you a new reason to "raise your glass"—–to your mouth that is.
This week the beverage of choice is as delicious as summer in tumbler. Click here for the "how,too"
Raise your glass every time you see Brent or Josh's mom appear on screen.
Cucumber Cocktails
What do you do when you have bumper crop of cucumbers? You make a cocktail that will help you toast the excellent harvest!
Click here for the video recipe for this delicious summer-fresh cocktail
July 20, 2010
Egg Salad
One of the thrills of owning a farm (or even a sizable backyard) is the joy of walking out and plucking fresh chicken eggs right from the roost. At Beekman 1802, the eggshells come in the palest shade of blue to a rich chocolate brown, and the yolks are as bright as a flower. We wanted to develop a simple recipe that would have you screaming "summer!" before the fork ever hits your mouth
Ingredients:
8 eggs
½ cup of sliced black olives
2 tablespoon of capers
3 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
T...
July 17, 2010
Poems for PolkaSpot
A Facebook Buddy has been so inspired by Polkie's onscreen antics that she has perfectly captured her spirit in rhyme! It reminds us of the poems of Christina Rossetti. PolkaSpot approves!!
The sun peeks it's head
Over Clover Hill
And the goats are slowly waking.
The morning has come
To Beekman Farm
And the day is ready for taking.
Farmer John's up
As the goats wander by
He's given them all some fresh hay
They gather around-still sleep in their eyes
They're ready to start a new day!
There's Polka...
July 16, 2010
Episode 6 Recap
James is scared
The previews have been running all week. Previews that show the ghosts of Beekman. And it's episode six. And three sixes strung together is the sign of the beast. I have been wondering if there is a connection. If the beast is lurking at Beekman, maybe living inside a goat and waiting to reveal himself. Or of Pokey the Llama is the beast. Or maybe one of those dudes that run the American Hotel in Sharon Springs. If one of them were, it would be incredible reality TV history...
July 12, 2010
Mary Finds a "Car"
Mary Beekman is a four-year-old ghost who resides in The Beekman Mansion, and considers Brent and Josh her "imaginary friends." Follow Mary Beekman's Diary each week to learn what it's like to be a young child in early 19th century America.
This morning was very pretty. The sky was a soft blue and sometimes there were puffy, white clouds that left moving shadows on the lawn. I can see them from the upstairs window. I had to do my lessons and then Mother said I could go outside to help...
Raise Your Glasses, V
To enhance your viewing pleasure and to make each and every episode of The Fabulous Beekman Boys as fabulous as possible, we're going to encourage the playing of a nice parlor game.
Each week, we'll post a new Beekman 1802 elixir recipe for you to use and give you a new reason to "raise your glass"—–to your mouth that is.
This week the beverage of choice is a blood curdling one using beet juice (click here for the how-to).
Raise your glass every time you hear the word "Mary".
Learn more...
Purple Passion
This from a reader of this blog:
"Hopefully you can assist, we have a wedding coming up and need a purple drink, any suggestions?"
Well, yes and no and, finally, yes. I take it that the reader means something very purple and not just a purple tinged red (like a young red wine) that will look exotic and fun in the glass. I can offer some suggestions, but I do so reluctantly.
There is nothing that will provide that color without some help. Blueberry juice comes the closest and you could use a...
All-Souls: The Ghost Whisperer
Interior, Beekman Family Crypt
The Beekman Mansion has stood for over two centuries, weathered attacks by Native Americans, was a stop on the underground railroad, and was abandoned twice in its lifetime. How could there not be some restless souls wandering around its rooms?
We've met many locals, including one who spent time living in The Beekman as a child, who state unequivocally that they would never spend a single night in the mansion. Local tales claim of lights that appear to...
