Here’s a dream of an opportunity – a big chocolate factory in Canada (formerly a Hershey’s factory) is being auctioned off on August 27 by the M. Davis Group, “The Leader in Food & Dairy Auctions.” The brochure is entertaining, full of photos of Rube Goldberg-esque processing equipment for candy, chocolate, nuts, and confectionery products. Got a sweet tooth and some … Continue reading
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Pork Belly
This is one of the many courses I enjoyed last month at the Raul Perez wine dinner at Mediterra. I read so much about pork belly, but never seem to find it on local menus. So I (along with about 45 other people) was very happy to see it in front of me that evening, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Julia
August 15 is Julia Child’s birthday, and August 13 is the fifth anniversary of her death, just before her 92nd birthday. I became a fan during my high school days when she first came to national prominence. I was lucky to live near her in Cambridge MA in the late 60s and follow her around our … Continue reading
Butt-Off (but in the nicest possible way)
I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it now: my colleagues at Princeton University, John and Kara, really know how to have fun. Each year this couple gathers with friends for what has traditionally been a pig roast and weekend party. This takes place on a farm in another state, and it has become a … Continue reading
Down on the (Fernbrook) Farm
Here’s a farm dinner for a good cause that is so reasonably priced, you may want to take the whole family. And kids really are welcome, as there will be special activities for them during the event. On August 8 (4-8pm), TerraMomo Restaurant Group puts on the fourth annual Farm to Table dinner at Fernbrook Farms to benefit the Farm’s … Continue reading
Coming soon to a brick oven near you
The pizza margherita at left (margherita means basic tomato, mozzarella and basil) is from Nomad Pizza’s brick oven truck at the recent East Coast Food & Wine Festival. My friend and I shared it and enjoyed every bite. But soon you won’t need to chase a truck around anymore when you want to enjoy their artisan pizza … Continue reading
A Capital Idea
Are you loving the great weather we’re finally having? If so, come out to the Capital City Market in Trenton, which takes place Thursdays, sometime soon and enjoy Jersey Fresh produce, arts & crafts vendors, tours, activities for children and music. Here are some of the highlights: CAPITAL CITY MARKET 11 am-2 pm. Every Thursday … Continue reading
Wine Mania (and some beer, too)
I am getting more and more emails each week about wine dinners and tasting events in the Princeton area. These events are all the rage, and many of them seem to sell out quickly, even in this economy. I think it’s the “value added” aspect of them. Not only are you enjoying several courses of well-prepared … Continue reading
Farm Dinner at Griggstown Quail Farm
There’s still time to make your reservation for the July 19 dinner at Griggstown Quail Farm. Chef David Felton (formerly of The Pluckemin Inn) will use the farm’s poultry and produce, and other local products, to create an elegant multi-course meal under a tent, complete with organic and biodynamic wine pairings from the Wine Library. Chef … Continue reading
Fancy Food
The energy was good at last week’s Fancy Food Show in New York. We may be in a depression, but buyers seemed confident that people would still allow themselves to have some treats. Smaller packages were much in evidence, which I take as a sign of both economic and health-conscious times. There are always interesting … Continue reading
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