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Eat Slow Winter Farmers Market December 8

Eat Slow Winter Farmers Market December 8

Slow Food Central New Jersey’s ninth season of “Eat Slow” Winter Farmers Markets kicks off with the first market on December 8th at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville. From 10am-2pm, Cherry Grove Farm will open its outdoor event barn to market-goers, offering an array of locally grown and produced foods including cheese, baked goods, fresh produce, … Continue reading

Good Deeds

Hello all, I’ve just added a new page to NJ Spice, Good Deeds, that lists worthy food-related causes in our area. Your chance to donate or volunteer! Access the page at the top of blog or in the menu on your mobile.

Sandy Anniversary Salute to Restaurateurs

Today marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation. Of course, this is just the day the storm hit; it spanned a couple of days here, and the recovery has been long and frustrating for many. I don’t know about you, but I can all too easily relive the sense of panic in the days that followed … Continue reading

Dîner Inn Blanc

Dîner Inn Blanc

You won’t want to delay signing up for this very special community event! Princeton residents are invited to join students of Princeton University’s Forbes College and Whitman College for the best bargain in town: the second annual “Dîner Inn Blanc” under twinkling lights. “This dinner is all about community of the table,” said Fran McManus, … Continue reading

Upcoming Fundraisers for Foodies

Upcoming Fundraisers for Foodies

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

Holiday Ruminations

Holiday Ruminations

I wish you all a Merry Christmas (or holiday of your choice) and a happy and healthy New Year. And of course I hope you will enjoy some truly delicious meals with your family and friends this time of year. A shared meal should be so much more than just the food on the table; … Continue reading

Hambone Opera Barbecue

It takes a lot to get me out in the summer heat. But I finally broke down this past Saturday to run over to the Montgomery Farmers Market in Skillman to try Jeff McKay’s Hambone Opera Barbecue. Not bad Smoke Chef Jeff!  These ribs were tasty and moist with just enough resistance at the bone … Continue reading