The season is officially upon us. After spending the entire off-season longing for perfect weather, local produce, and long summer days, we’re finally here. And with it comes everything else that summer in the Hamptons entails. Is it just me, or did the traffic arrive even worse this year? A quick thank you to all of our police officers and traffic control teams who have been working around the clock during the U.S. Open in Southampton. I know it’s been a hectic time for ever

If fall in the Hamptons had a scent, it would be apple cider doughnuts frying at The Milk Pail. That warm, cinnamon-sugar perfume seems to hang in the air long after you’ve left the orchard, carried home on your sweater and tucked into your memory. For locals, this season isn’t just about cooler nights or pulling on boots for the first time. It’s about slowing down after the chaos of summer, gathering with family and celebrating the small traditions that tie us to this land;

First, a big thank you to everyone who sent me recipes! I love seeing your ideas, and I’d like to keep featuring them in this column. Please continue sending submissions to robynskitchen11968@yahoo.com . You never know, your dish might be the next star of The Chef’s Notebook. This month, I chose to highlight a recipe from North Sea Farms, a place that’s been one of my go-to spots for years. They describe themselves as “a small farm with a bit of everything,” and that’s no ex