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Slow Food Winter Market Sunday @ Tre Piani

Slow Food Winter Market Sunday @ Tre Piani

  Participating Vendors: Beech Tree Farm, Birds and Bees Farm, Bobolink Dairy and Bake House, Cherry Grove Farm, Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms, Donna and Company, Fulper Dairy Farm, Funni Bonz, Happy Wanderer Bakery, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Judith’s Desserts, Jammin’ Crepes, Pure Indian Foods, Rocky Brook Farm, Shibumi Exotic Mushrooms, Valley Shepherd Creamery, Woods Edge Wools Farm. … Continue reading →

Cupcake Heaven

Cupcake Heaven

Thanks a lot Bradley Koltz!  Your January 10 Business Highlights column tipped me off the the new bakery near me in Montgomery, Dessert Boutique. They are right across from ShopRite, and open daily (check their facebook page for exact hours). So, I can blame you for the calories, right? But, in truth, I really do thank you because this … 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 →

Visions of Sugar Plums

The Winter Collection of artisan chocolates from Donna & Company reads like a dream: Pumpkin Caramel, Tiramasu, Cranberry Orange, Vanilla Honey, Egg Nog.  Five perfect, hand-made pieces are packaged in a red gift box with magnetic ribbon closure. Other options include a 6-inch chocolate wreath with molded ribbon, pinecones and holly details (and more), or … Continue reading →

Le Virtù in Abruzzo

This is my September 21 In the Kitchen column from the Lifestlye page of the Packet. Since it is not yet online, I reproduce my original text here, so I can be sure to share this with online readers. Food and Traditions of Abruzzo I was all set to write about kale -very trendy! – for … 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 →

Taste of Place & More

The Stony Brook – Millstone Watershed Association is teaming up with Eno Terra Restaurant for the annual Taste of Place celebration on Sunday, July 15 from 2-6pm. This outdoor event takes place right next to the restaurant, alongside Kingston Lock, where the Delaware and Raritan Canal adjoins the Millstone River, which provides drinking water for … Continue reading →

Deborah Peterson’s Pantry

Once or twice a year I get an email from Deborarh Peterson’s Pantry about one of her big events, which always focus on old foodways. Thus the information below about her August 18th and 19th events in Ft. Lee NJ, and do be sure to register in advance.  While you’re on her website, be sure … Continue reading →

Thanks Jim!

From Sunday’s Taste of the Nation at Tre Piani in Forrestal Village  – Jim Weaver’s scallops never fail to please!’ Thanks to all the participants for a great event, on a gorgeous day! More photos below, and in addition to these, we also enjoyed duck pastrami (or was that basturma he said, I later wondered…) … Continue reading →