With the end of winter, I’m getting out more, and April even included an excursion to Frenchtown and Milford with two food-writing friends, Pat Tanner (NJ Monthly, Edible Jersey, Princeton Echo & more) and Susan Yeske (Times of Trenton, Edible Jersey, Bucks County Herald & more). Susan wanted to introduce us to Frenchtown’s Pulp Vegetarian Café … Continue reading
Since my own (camera shy) mother is gone, I always feel a pang or two as the rest of the world goes right on celebrating Mothers Day. But why not, I tell myself – it’s important to celebrate with Mom while you still can, and I still get to think of my own with thanks. So, all … Continue reading
I’m backed up this week, with several writing deadlines for print articles, but wanted to at least post photos of some of the delicious dishes I enjoyed last month. A high point was a cassoulet dinner put on by Carolyn Edelmann, with luscious lemon tarts by Pat Tanner for dessert. So, with no more commenting, here’s a slideshow, … Continue reading
Spring may have arrived with snow, but soon enough we’ll be frolicking through the meadows. Those meadows always make me think of lamb, which is usually my choice for Easter dinner (and, of course, it’s popular for Passover, too). But in a recent article in the New York Times, Julia Moskin bemoaned America’s reluctance to embrace lamb. It … Continue reading
February may have been short on days (and temperature), but not on delicious foods to enjoy. From trying the limited edition Red Velvet Oreos (not as sweet as I feared, actually liked them better than the original, which I don’t care for), to working more vegetables into my diet (thanks to a visit to a … Continue reading
I laud the South Jersey Hot Chefs for their mutual support alliance, which keeps their independently owned restaurants vital. As their website states, “We are locally owned, independent restaurants that are chef driven by passionate culinary professionals dedicated to providing great food and great service. In almost all cases, you will find an owner present during … Continue reading
The list of participants in Hopewell Valley’s first Restaurant Week has grown, and now includes the restaurants listed below (as of Sunday 2/15). Local restaurants have cooked up some special menus for their first ever restaurant week, so be sure to make a reservation if your plans include a special dinner out! And while you’re … Continue reading
January was a tasty month for sure. Some of the photos here are related to articles that are in the works, such as the upside-down cakes (pear and blood orange), others are just things I made for dinner or picked up along the way. Note the gorgeous tray of cheesy sou-boereg that my friend (and … Continue reading
Tre Piani restaurant is offering Sunday brunch from Noon to 4:00pm, followed by a $24.95 Sunday dinner from 4:00 to 7:00pm. I always complain that there’s not much in the way of interesting breakfast or brunch dishes in our area, and chef/owner Jim Weaver’s offerings – which include a favorite comfort dish of my own – the baked … Continue reading
It’s hard to miss the fact that Hopewell and the surrounding area has become quite the dining destination. But if you’re playing catch-up when it comes to exploring the delicious options in the area (which includes Pennington), be sure to enjoy a meal or two during Hopewell Valley’s first restaurant week, with special menus on offer … Continue reading
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