If you like fresh mozzarella cheese, chances are you’ll love burrata. I first spied this creamy treat from the Puglia region of Italy on one of Lidia Bastianich’s PBS shows, probably “Lidia’s Italy.” She cut into what looked like a ball of mozzarella and a creamy interior spilled out onto, if I am remembering correctly, a … Continue reading
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A Gift that Gives Twice?
How perfect is this? Taste of the Nation Princeton’s annual benefit to end childhood hunger will be held on Monday, April 20, 2009 at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. You can purchase discounted tickets as a holiday gift until December 31, and start helping local organizations fight hunger now. Over 40 of the area’s … Continue reading
Sweetmeats For The Colonial Pantry
Every now and then I write about a historical food event, and that’s how I first learned of Deborah Peterson and her online Pantry. Deborah is an expert on early American domestic arts, you might run into her at Colonial events and reenactments, where she discusses and demonstrates some of the more unusual ingredients and accessories of 18th … Continue reading
An Apple for the Teacher?
Go figure. I’m one of those people who enjoy ice cream just as much, if not more, in winter as in summer. So I’ll be sashaying over the the Whole Earth Center soon to try the latest batch of Princeton School Garden Ice Cream. These special “limited edition” flavors are created by the bent spoon, … Continue reading
Terrific Torrone
Italian torrone is a sweet of ancient origin I fondly remember from childhood as being appealingly exotic (and darned sweet). It is a nougat made with egg whites, honey, sugar, and nuts, and the kind we used to get at Christmas was wrapped in edible rice paper wafers. Each piece was in a pretty little box. I wish … Continue reading
Cannin’ & Jammin’ in Lancaster County
(and some, er, ruminations on milk pasteurization – pun intended) Question – Why are these ladies so happy? Answer – They’re proud of the jam they made! A press release that recently arrived in my inbox read: “Have you ever wanted to milk a cow, chat with an Amish farmer over a cup of coffee, … Continue reading
Farm Fête
How’s this for a glorious fall day – on November 1, Cherry Grove Farm hosts their 4th annual Pasture Party from Noon to 5:00pm. The $30 fee (advance purchase, or $35 at the door; under 15 years for free) includes all-you-can-eat grassfed beef, lamb, and pork, Cherry Grove farmstead cheese, Village Bakery breads, Nomad Pizza, … Continue reading
Fill ‘er Up!
This is a paella pan. It sits in my kitchen, pristine, unused. I’ve got to break it in soon! I’ve got the pan, I’ve got the special Bomba rice, and have been researching and clipping recipes. So on Saturday (Oct. 25), I plan on stopping by Paella en la Plaza, the latest creative culinary event … Continue reading
Have a REAL Grape
I am always disappointed in standard-issue seedless grapes in the supermarket. Sure, I’ll admit it’s convenient that they bred the seeds out, but as is so often the case with such things, there’s a catch – no flavor! And it’s a shame, because, like bananas, grapes are a healthful, portable, and not-too-messy snack. So next time you … Continue reading
Dark Days Call For Dark Chocolate
Financial news got you down as low as the stock market? Dark days call for dark chocolate in my household! My current “arsenal” is pictured here. I always have a few bars stashed away, and I have to say a couple of squares of the good stuff really does seem to release some pleasurable endorphins. But be … Continue reading
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