On Restaurant Reviews, Anonymous or Not (and more) I started reviewing restaurants at the very start of 2002. And it was a good gig for the next 15 years. But now those days are over, and I’m okay with that. The budgetary considerations on meal costs (which the Packet reimbursed me for) simply became too much … Continue reading
August 29 marks the second annual Food Writers and Photographers Panel and Tasting at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market, which brings together food writers, bloggers and photographers to discuss the joys of eating, living and writing food. The panel members are described below; the fun starts at 11:00am and runs to 12:30pm. (UPDATE 8/25: Rachel Weston, … Continue reading
With the end of winter, I’m getting out more, and April even included an excursion to Frenchtown and Milford with two food-writing friends, Pat Tanner (NJ Monthly, Edible Jersey, Princeton Echo & more) and Susan Yeske (Times of Trenton, Edible Jersey, Bucks County Herald & more). Susan wanted to introduce us to Frenchtown’s Pulp Vegetarian Café … Continue reading
When I started writing about food for the Princeton Packet, Pat Tanner had already been at it for several years. She’s now a top New Jersey food journalist, writing for many illustrious publications (see her website for the latest places her articles have appeared). Her plate is so full (ouch!), in fact, that she recently … Continue reading
I was so sad to hear of Michael Graves’ death last week. I couldn’t help but think how much his architecture and product designs changed our aesthetic landscape (at least the man-made part of it) in America. From prominent buildings to everyday items like that famous Alessi teakettle (or the Target hangers in my closet), he lent … Continue reading
The Pollan Family Table will be discussed in at least one of my In The Kitchen columns in the new year, but I wanted to draw your attention to it now, as I think it’s a great holiday gift item. It’s one of those “well-rounded” cookbooks, full of delicious food to feed your family throughout the … Continue reading
This is the time of year that the food industry releases surveys about dining trends and what consumers are interested in eating/drinking, whether at home or out. I always love to hear from the Specialty Food Association, which puts on the Fancy Food Show each summer (New York) and winter (San Francisco). A recent e-newsletter from … Continue reading
Since it hasn’t gone online yet (maybe after Labor Day), I am posting the text of my recent review of Due Mari in New Brunswick. When it does go online, it will appear here. It was a wonderful meal and I want to be sure to share it with you: Due Mari Review for TimeOff … Continue reading
Those who know me well know that I’m addicted to cookbooks. Even before I wrote about food, I could never resist a title that promised delicious, and (as an adult) often boldly flavored, food. As I grew up, I progressed from the Better Homes and Gardens Jr Cookbook, to Joy of Cooking, to Julia Child, … Continue reading
I’m late doing my July wrap-up, so have included a few photos from early August, too, although they are in no particular order. From hot dogs with First Field Jersey Relish to Foie Gras enjoyed at the bar at the Peacock Inn (sooo relaxing there), it was a great month. I especially enjoyed getting to … Continue reading
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