My friend Angela Chang called me recently wanting to share some exotic fruits she had. I’m not sure where she got it all, although I gather they may have gotten the Asian pears from a local orchard (maybe Evergreen Farm in Hamilton?). The next day when I got home from work, her husband had hung … Continue reading
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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
Beat the Heat and Farm to School Fundraiser
To me, these oysters personify coolness on a hot summer day! I have had this photo on my camera for a while, I believe from Tre Piani, where Cape May Salt Oysters often star. Meanwhile, I am on the verge of getting cabin fever because the heat and poor air quality are keeping me inside … Continue reading
Farm Manager Wanted, East Brunswick Market, Zone 7
Cherry Grove Farm’s long time General Manager is leaving for, er, new pastures, so the farm’s owners are looking for a new farm manager. Read all about it here. This largely organic farm does it all, meat, cheese, eggs, and more, so it’s a big job, and maybe a good one for a couple to … Continue reading
RSA Seafood Dinner at Tre Piani Friday Night
Sure wish I could be at Friday’s RSA dinner at Tre Piani! Here’s the scoop from chef/owner Jim Weaver: Slow Food RSA Seafood Dinner (Restaurant supported agriculture) Friday April 8, 2011 $35.00 per RSA passport holder or Slow Food member $45.00 at the door if available The menu will include a tasting of three east … Continue reading
Princeton Farmers Market News (& Shout Out to Blue Point Grill/Nassau Street Seafood)
Here are some upcoming events from the Princeton Farmers Market: April 2 – at the Updike Farmstead at 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. 11:00am – “Talk With Your Farmer” with Jess Niederer of ChickadeeCreek Farm and Stanley Skeba of J & L Family Farm. The will share how they became farmers and how they are preparing … Continue reading
Bison Burger
I love a good burger, but for a number of reasons, I have pretty much switched to bison when I make one at home. I usually buy the bulk meat from the butcher case at Whole Foods. I’ll buy enough at a time to make a few patties and freeze them. About the only time I buy … Continue reading
Celebrity Chefs Reunite at Eno Terra
Celebrity Chefs Reunite at Eno Terra on March 6 at an elegant event (3-7pm) to benefit the Parkinson Alliance featuring the talents of Claudia Fleming, Jonathan Benno, and Christopher Albrecht. Here is the scrumptious menu: Stuzzicchini •Arancini•Schiacciata•Seasonal Soup Watercress Salad assorted baby beets, shaved raw beets, radish, blood orange vinager, ricotta salada Grilled Octopus fried … Continue reading
NOFA Winter Conference this weekend!
Susainable agriculture is the name of the game! NOFA-NJ’s two day winter conference is titled “Sowing New Seeds” this year, and it runs two days on the campus of Princeton University. The conference promises to offer an educational and community-based experience with organic, local and sustainable food production and delivery issues at its heart and will … Continue reading
Lamb Burger
I had some nice organic pastured ground lamb from the Whole Earth Center, and mixed it lightly with bread crumbs, milk, an egg, and plenty of dried mint. I broiled the patties and enjoyed them with some yogurt on the side. I may have just used plain yogurt, although I love Trader Joe’s raita and tzatziki. … Continue reading
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