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
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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
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
Chowderfest XXV on LBI October 5-6
Long Beach Island’s Chowderfest celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. Tickets are on sale at http://www.chowderfest.com, or contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber Office at 609 494 7211. Follow on Facebook at Official LBI Chowderfest. $20 per adult Children $10 and VIP with 10am admission and Tasters T Shirt $50 per adult Put on by the … Continue reading
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
Community Pot Luck at Elijah’s Promise on May 3
A POTLUCK AT A SOUP KITCHEN BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner on Friday, May 3, with the goal of bringing together people from all walks of life to share a meal of delicious, local … Continue reading
Yay for ONE Princeton!
Congratulations and Happy New Year to a consolidated ONE Princeton!
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