I love my coffee, and recently bought some Thomas Sweet coffee beans (a nice winey Ethiopian) at the Montgomery Farmers Market. The Saturday market is in the Village Shopper in Skillman, on 206 across from ShopRite. In the same center you’ll find Thomas Sweet’s new coffee and ice cream shop. Some day I’ll actually have enough leisure … Continue reading
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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
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
The Ultimate Steak?
This could be my favorite steak ever. I recently sat in on a grassfed meat grilling “seminar” that was hosted by Cherry Grove Farm when Shannon Hayes, aka The Grassfed Gourmet, visited Princeton for a series of events organized by Fran McManus of the Whole Earth Center. One of the meats we sampled that evening … Continue reading
Yes Virginia, the Montgomery Farmers Market IS open on July 4
The Montgomery Farmers Market is open on July 4, 9am to 1pm, in their usual place in the Village Shopper across from ShopRite on Route 206. Come on out and stock up on local produce and other treats for your cookout. This is a great activity for Independence Day – support your local farmers and … Continue reading
Food & Wine Festival This Weekend!
Food and wine lovers, be sure to report for “tasting duty” this weekend at the East Coast Food & Wine Festival, at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. This will be the premier food and wine tasting event in our area this summer, as many organizations have joined together to create two glorious days of top-knotch seminars, cooking demonstrations, … Continue reading
Montgomery Farmers Market
The Montgomery Market started up again last Saturday, and that’s where I took this pretty shot of some great Jersey Fresh goodies at the C&M Produce/Catalpa Farms table. The market is held every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Village Shopper, Route 206, just north of Route 518 … Continue reading
Farmers Markets
The season is upon us! Here is a quick, by no means complete, list of local farmers markets. Some are already open for the season, some not yet. Be sure to patronize your local market and support local farmers and producers. Plus, it’s a great way to buld community in your little piece of paradise! … Continue reading
Outstanding! (or maybe sitting)
Foodies and other locavores will gather at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville on September 1 for a very special dinner en plein air – as in outdoors in a field. The event is mounted by Outstanding In The Field, and is part of a moveable feast that matches local farmers and top chefs across the country each year. The … Continue reading
Rainbeau Ridge, Striving for Sustainability
Lest we forget, there is a Slow Food Convivia (chapter) on the campus at Princeton University. They are hosting a talk about sustainable farming on Tuesday night (details below), and sent me the following information: Rainbeau Ridge Organic Farm in Bedford Hills, NY prides itself on helping people make the connection — to nature, food, … Continue reading
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