Monday night is Taste of the Nation, 6:00-9:00pm, at the Westin Hotel in Forrestal Village (corner of College Road and Rte. 1). Don’t delay if you would like to attend this premier gourmet tasting event to benefit local organizations that fight childhood hunger. I have been amazed at the support Taste has received this year. … Continue reading
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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
Tostadas al Pastor
I couldn’t resist putting a little extra effort into setting up this shot of the yummy tostadas (a flat crispy taco) al pastor I’d brought home from El Sabor Mexicano in the Princeton Shopping Center the other day. They come with rice and beans, plus I had an order of guacamole, so it all made up quite a … Continue reading
Summer rolls and Wegmans Shout-Out
I often end up at Wegmans Market in Nassau Park well past lunchtime on the weekend, not having had any lunch. The press of errands to do, coupled with the knowledge that once home again I will need to spend a good chunk of time writing an article, fuels me until I come to the sudden … Continue reading
Taste of the Nation Reminder
Dear readers, I won’t be able to post for a few days, as our blogs will be undergoing some much-needed maintenance. But I wanted to remind you that if you’d like to attend this year’s Taste of the Nation (April 20, see my previous post at http://www.packetinsider.com/blog/njspice/?p=268), my insider’s discount is still good until April 15. … Continue reading
Naturally Nic’s
Move over Walkers. And all other mass-produced shortbreads. Who knew that shortbread could be such a tender treat? Surely not I, at least not until I tasted Nicole Bergman’s sweet little squares of all natural shortbread. Right now she makes two flavors, lavender and rosemary. Both are sublime. These pretties would be a great treat … Continue reading
Temptation
It’s just not fair. I must resist temptation day and night it seems. These beauties are in our little Cafe, the “Genomics Cafe,” on Princeton’s campus where I toil each weekday (I don’t work in the Cafe, but in an office nearby). Anyway, I’m proud to say I’ve yet to have one. Our little spot … Continue reading
Darling Dumplings
Every culture seems to have its version of dumplings, but for me it’s all about the Chinese repertoire, which is extensive. It started, for me, with potstickers. It was love at first bite, lo those many years ago – so many that I’m not quite sure where or when that was. But I also enjoy … Continue reading
Fight Hunger With Taste on April 20(and an insider’s discount)
I worked for many years as an organizer of Princeton’s Taste of the Nation, the hunger relief fundraiser, even chairing the event twice. I’m retired from the Committee now, but am still a big supporter – and they always need volunteers on the organizing committee, so step right up. As always, 100 percent of the … Continue reading
Mexico Bound
My foodie colleague, Rugh Alegria, who lived in Princeton for many years, is having too much fun without me in Mexico! She lives in Mexico City’s trendy Condesa neighborhood, the base for her culinary tour and cooking school business, Mexico Soul and Essence. Her blog, Alegria in Mexico, was recently named the top Mexican food blog by … Continue reading
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