I’m still catching up from the flu, so am just now getting around to this rundown of some October events. (Sadly, there were cancelations so there just weren’t quite enough entries to hold a meaningful contest.) And a special notice – how’s your apple pie? If you bake a good one, consider entering the October 10 … Continue reading
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
Apple picking season (their 40th!) at Terhune Orchards starts at the Van Kirk Road orchard on September 5. They’ll be open for picking every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, through October. Beginning picking starts with Jonamac and Jonathan varieties. (If you can’t wait, you’ll find some Galas ready to pick now at the “home … Continue reading
August 29 marks the second annual Food Writers and Photographers Panel and Tasting at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market, which brings together food writers, bloggers and photographers to discuss the joys of eating, living and writing food. The panel members are described below; the fun starts at 11:00am and runs to 12:30pm. (UPDATE 8/25: Rachel Weston, … Continue reading
The results are in from today’s Peach Pie Contest at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market. Best Tasting Pie went to Christina Krowicki; Prettiest Pie to Annette Osterlund; Most Creative Pie to Christina Krowicki. Runners Up: Best Tasting Sandy Duffy, Prettiest Kathryn Daniels, Most Creative Sandy Duffy. (For some great photos, visit the Market’s Facebook … Continue reading
Considering how much time I spend at home hiding from the heat, I still managed to enjoy a few casual meals out in July. And, after rushed forays to the market, I cooked up a storm in my kitchen – Central A.C., I love you! (I try not to abuse the A.C., but am just too miserable … Continue reading
Here are more recipes from the July 4 blueberry pie contest at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market. I also want to add a shout-out to Market Manager Chris Cirkus for her fantastic contest organization, and for her signboard for the contest (Featured photo & at bottom of this post)- it deserves a prize of … Continue reading
Princeton’s annual Waiter’s Race takes place July 9, at the Princeton Shopping Center this year, from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Come out to cheer on teams from your favorite restaurants as they race in the courtyard holding trays laden with glasses of water and beverages from locally owned BAI. Thrills, spills – you get the picture! Racers … Continue reading
An update to West Windsor Community Farmers Market July 11 cooking demo: Chef Will Mooney of The Brothers Moon will be on site (with Allie O’Brien of Garden State Community Kitchen assisting) teaching and demonstrating his Better Burger. The Better Burger Project is a program of the James Beard Foundation (see link for full information).“Better Burger,” which … Continue reading
We’re into serious summer season now, and berries and all sorts of other goodies are appearing in the markets. Here’s what’s up at three of our local venues, and remember to bring recyclable bags. The Forrestal Village Farmers Market takes place each Friday, 11:00am-2:00pm, through September 25, except for July 3 when they’re closed. July … Continue reading
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