There’s a lot going on this month, so I am listing some of it below with links for more information on each (some require prepaid registration). Some of these events benefit a good cause, others are just for fun and entertainment. One sad note, in spite of a successful first year, the Forrestal Village Friday Fresh … Continue reading
I was so sad to hear of Michael Graves’ death last week. I couldn’t help but think how much his architecture and product designs changed our aesthetic landscape (at least the man-made part of it) in America. From prominent buildings to everyday items like that famous Alessi teakettle (or the Target hangers in my closet), he lent … Continue reading
Tickets are on sale now for the 14th annual Epicurean Palette – on September 14 – at Grounds for Sculpture. As the website promises: Deliciously woven throughout the beautifully landscaped sculpture park, this crowd pleasing event is renowned for featuring more than 20 of the finest area chefs and the extraordinary culinary offerings they prepare … Continue reading
In a clever bit of cross-marketing, you can combine dinner and a play in New Brunswick for the next few weeks. Not just any dinner, but the same meal that is prepared onstage in the play. I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, starts at the George Street Playhouse on March 11, and will also engage the sense … Continue reading
I had some fun this afternoon helping my friend Carolyn Foote Edelmann set up her new blog, NJ Wild Beauty. Her header photo is just gorgeous, be sure to visit the site to experience the impact of the full image. NJ Wild Beauty is a spin-off of her original Packet blog, NJWild, and the plan … Continue reading
It was a double-header celebration of my birthday and retirement. A most generous friend took me to elements in Princeton for a “twofer” dinner, and we went all-out, ordering a tasting menu, something I’ve always wanted to, but not had a chance to do there before (the whole table has to participate). If you are ever … Continue reading
The list of participants for September 29th’s Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture keeps growing (see below), so be sure to get your tickets soon for one of the nicest ways to spend an afternoon you’ll find in Central New Jersey – and you’ll be supporting the arts at the same time! Here are the restaurants, caterers, … Continue reading
Thing are gearing up for fall, so be sure to check out these culinary events – each raises funds for a worthy non-profit cause: September 15 charity dinner at the Blue Bottle Café benefits the White Aisle Foundation, fighting melanoma: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:00pm Hors D’oeuvres, Champagne and Silent Auction 6:00pm Dinner Seating Wine … Continue reading
Elements Chef Scott Anderson launches his summer “Chefs & Craftsmen” series on May 17, teaming up top cooks and artisans from coast to coast, right here in Princeton. “My team and I wanted put together dinners that honor masters of their crafts—from chefs around the country that I have to utmost respect for, to fermentation experts, and … Continue reading
Now that you’ve cooked something delicious, what will you serve it on? I’ve been buying Gloria Singer’s work for several years now, for myself and as gifts, and always find something to delight me. Her inspiration is generally drawn from nature: leaves, flowers, vines, birds, all with beautiful embellishment. These two trays are just a … Continue reading
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