I finally made it to the indoor Stockton Farmers Market last weekend. They are open Friday 11-7, Saturday 9-3, & Sunday 10-3. My NJ WILD blogger friend, Carolyn Edelmann, went with me. She was eager to have breakfast at Meil’s, right across the street, so we enjoyed that then went to the Market. We went on … Continue reading
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Jersey Fresh at Trader Joe’s
I wondered if I would ever see local foods displayed at Trader Joe’s, and lo and behold, I found these asparagus there the other day. I’m glad to know that even a corporate behemoth like TJ’s can make room for local products. I found these somewhere last summer too, and appreciated that they were pre-washed … Continue reading
Help Wanted: A revolution in school lunches
If Jamie Oliver’s show about revolutionizing the school lunch program in Huntington, WVa piqued your interest, and if you have professional food service experience, here is an opportunity for you to look at: HELP WANTED: NUTRITION MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY A group of public charter schools in Newark is seeking a manager to run its nutrition/food service program. They … Continue reading
Eno Terra Hits the Spot
I haven’t been out to dinner much lately, but a friend and I decided to celebrate the school year’s end (and surviving our stormy winter and spring!) with dinner at Eno Terra. What a nice dinner we had! On the left you see my appetizer of fried artichokes, which was composed of artichoke hearts, olives, basil, and … Continue reading
Grow/Raise Your Own
Brought to you by Slow Food Central New Jersey! Learn to grow organic vegetables, and pasture raised chickens ard rabbits This June 12 workship is taught by Garden Educator Matt Wilkinson, who holds a degree in agricultural education from Purdue University. Let Matt show you how to sow, grow, and hoe at home! DATE: Saturday, June 12 … Continue reading
Buy Local Romaine
Despite the current recall of romaine lettuce sweeping the country, the NJ Department of Agriculture wants you to know that romaine grown in New Jersey is safe. as it is just now coming to market. Once again, the recommendation is to BUY LOCAL. So go to your local natural foods store, like the Whole Earth … Continue reading
Roasted Spring Onions
I wrote about this recipe, from the new edition of Canal House Cooking (Vol. No. 3), a few weeks ago. In that post, I said I’d be haunting the produce section of Whole Earth Center to find these young onions, and, sure enough, when I remembered to check one day, they had gorgeous red ones. … Continue reading
Poussin From Griggstown Quail Farm
This is half a roasted poussin from Griggstown Quail Farm Market. I buy them pre-marinated in herbs (there’s also a soy-ginger version), and they are reliably tender and juicy. I often keep one in my freezer, and it’s enough for 2 servings. I roast the poussin for about an hour (to 165°) on a bed of … Continue reading
Osso Buco at Eno Terra
Hats off to Executive Chef Chris Albrecht (and the rest of the staff!) for the recent dinner at Eno Terra featuring the foods of Lombardia. (The next in the series is the Veneto, on April 21.) By the time this succulent osso buco with risotto Milanese arrived at the table, I only had room for a … Continue reading
Calling all Slow Foodies
This will be the last Slow Food Central New Jersey Winter Farmers Market for the season-sob! Don’t miss out, come to Tre Piani on Sunday, 2/28, 11:00am – 3:00pm to celebrate all things local. An updated list of vendors is on the Slow Food Central New Jersey website. If you’re not a Slow Food member, please … Continue reading
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