It’s that wonderful time of year when our local farmers markets prepare to open. The West Windsor Community Farmers Market (WWCFM) starts its 11th season on May 3rd; it runs through to November 22 (rain or shine!), on Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm. A new market at Forrestal Village debuts on June 6, on the plaza outside of Tre Piani. Princeton Forrestal … Continue reading
In my gardening days, I remember how, even in a mild winter, by early March I was desperate to get my hands in dirt and plant seeds. This year, with so much time to browse those seed catalogues, I’ll bet some of you have way more seeds than you’ll ever use, just waiting, waiting, waiting for … Continue reading
While the fields lie fallow, there’s still plenty of activity for locavores in our area. The Princeton Farmer’s Market continues inside the Princeton Public Library, one Thursday each month, offering both food and crafts. And the Slow Food Central New Jersey Winter Farmers Markets continue on January 11 (at Tre Piani) and February 8 (at … Continue reading
Visions of sugar plums may run through some people’s heads at night, but for others of us, it’s more likely to be truffles, or pork belly, or who knows what gourmet treat. Of course, I can’t remember ever having a sugar plum, so maybe this is not surprising. Now that could be a good culinary project … Continue reading
Slow Food Central New Jersey’s ninth season of “Eat Slow” Winter Farmers Markets kicks off with the first market on December 8th at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville. From 10am-2pm, Cherry Grove Farm will open its outdoor event barn to market-goers, offering an array of locally grown and produced foods including cheese, baked goods, fresh produce, … Continue reading
Not much time for writing this weekend (a head cold isn’t helping), but I wanted to let you know that Brick Farm Market in Hopewell has the most wonderful baby ginger. I bought this small piece (it’s not cheap), and will probably make the Pickled Young Ginger on the Saveur website. I especially love that … Continue reading
I passed by Kerr’s Kornstand just outside Pennington last week, and couldn’t resist these strawberries which, while not from their farm, were from nearby. They were delicious and reinforced my reluctance to buy out of season trucked in strawberries the rest of the year. I also bought some of their good jumbo eggs, and look … Continue reading
Finally! Brick Farm Market in Hopewell opened this weekend, and I am so glad. For now they are open just Friday/Saturday/Sunday, and when I visited on Sunday they were quite busy, with a full parking lot. It’s great to see the community so eager to patronize a new farm-based market.I bought all sorts of goodies, rich housemade yogurt … Continue reading
A POTLUCK AT A SOUP KITCHEN BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner on Friday, May 3, with the goal of bringing together people from all walks of life to share a meal of delicious, local … Continue reading
Mushroom lovers, you won’t want to miss this! Brothers Moon chef/owner Will Mooney reprises his popular mushroom tasting menu on April 17 and May 15. At $49 plus tax & gratuity, it’s a bargain! (You bring your own wine). These dinners have been a huge hit, and what makes the evening even more interesting is that local … Continue reading
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