Why am I just now discovering the food culture of tiny ethnic delis in central New Jersey? (Remember, the term “delicatessen” originally meant a place where food delicacies are sold – not processed cold cuts.) First there was La Costeñita in Hillsborough, the wonderful Mexican place I reviewed last winter. Over the years, they transitioned from being … Continue reading
I am turning into my father. Well, culinarily speaking, that is. He loved the classic Armenian snack of cucumber and string cheese. First, the cucumber. The cucumber used to be from his garden, then in later years, from the grocery store or farmers market. I just love the small, tender Persian cucumbers I find at Trader Joe’s, … Continue reading
Originally posted on SheWalksSoftly:
Ceramic artist LuRu’s Retro Atomic Sci-Fi Kitchen is a truly awesome, completely handmade renovation. Look at these incredible tiles! Despite working with a small space, LuRu really rocked this theme. There’s even a sci-fi “stovescape!” Yep…I’m completely in love with this tiling. See many more pictures here.
A friend and I took a drive to Easton, PA yesterday to meet up with another friend who lives in the Poconos. Easton was our halfway meeting place for lunch, about an hour and fifteen minutes drive, and what a nice town it appears to be! (It is also home to the famous Crayola Factory.) … Continue reading
Have I told you about my nephew the gourmet? Those are words I never thought I’d say, because a few years ago my (wonderful) nephew Patrick had a seriously limited palate. He did not like fish. Mushrooms, ugh! And cheese, not so much, except, I think, grated Parm on his pasta. Nonetheless, in 2006 we picked our … Continue reading
Many restaurants are open on Father’s Day; here’s some special information I’ve received from a few local independent restaurateurs – Be sure to make reservations. elements: Brunch: 11am-3pm (3 course menu, $69/person adults, $39 for children 14 and under) / Dinner: 5-10pm (4 course tasting menu, $89/person adults, $49 for children 14 and under) Tre Piani – Open on … Continue reading
You may have been picking up quarterly issues of Edible Jersey in your local natural foods stores or favorite restaurants. The publication is part of a network of over 80 titles throughout the U.S. and Canada devoted to local and regional food. In 2011, Edible Jersey along with the entire Edible Communities organization was named Publication of the … Continue reading
My May 30 In The Kitchen column hasn’t been posted on the Packet website yet, so I am pasting in the text below. And I want to tell you the rest of the story. (Update: the story now appears here.) My friend’s mother’s book, The Friendly Cook, has now been published and is for sale on … Continue reading
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