I often visit several grocery stores over the course of a few days. My dad used to cover three or so in one morning, ranging far and wide across Mercer County to get his favorite items at each store. So, it’s in my DNA that I will wander about in the same way, and I thought … Continue reading
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Meet Me at the Mela
The annual Indo-American Fair (mela) takes place at Mercer County Park this weekend (August 30 and 31), and if you haven’t attended before, why not give it a try? You’ll feel like you’ve been on a mini-trip to India after browsing the vendors (art, crafts, clothing, etc.), and the dining area will offer a wide range … Continue reading
Beijing Street Food
I keep wondering what the folks in Beijing are eating. Well, according to CNN, deep-fried seahorse for one thing! No, that is not what is in the photo at left. The photo at left is of the fantastic grilled Lemongrass Shrimp I enjoyed at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro the other day. It is one of … Continue reading
I ♥ LBI
My annual trip to Long Beach Island. I go with my friend Carol each August for just a couple of nights and we have a nice, relaxing time. The first night we eat casual, but the second night we go for fine dining, lately at the highly rated Blue Restaurant. That dinner is always wonderful, … Continue reading
Cracker and Pop
Hye Quality Bakery is not located in New Jersey, but they’ll ship to New Jersey. The word “hye” means Armenian, and my Armenian father loves traditional cracker bread like his mother used to bake, the huge rounds with the big bubbles. When we were kids, we’d crack holes in the bigger bubbles, spoon in some jam, … Continue reading
Cutie Pie
This cute-as-a-button peach pie is from the Saturday Montgomery Farmers Market. It’s made by Just Made Bakery, the on-site bakery at Tree-Licious Orchards. The Tree-Licious table of course has lovely peaches, plums, apricots, etc. this time of year, but it was the pie that caught my eye. And it’s not just good looks; it tastes … Continue reading
Donna Toscana Chocolate Lounge
You’ll have to do some driving, but it’ll be worth it. Diane Pinder, who owns Donna Toscana Artisan Chocolate up in Cranford has just redecorated her shop and added a Chocolate Lounge, so you can sit down and enjoy your treats on the spot. What could be better? I met Diane at the Chocolate Show … Continue reading
On Fire
What is that fiery glow in the fruit bowl you ask? Why, it’s the beautiful Red Jacket Orchards apricots I picked up at Whole Foods Market just this afternoon. I didn’t even hesitate, one look at these beauties and I jumped. Or they jumped, right into my cart. $3.99 for the 1.25 pound package didn’t seem … Continue reading
To Market To Market
Quick! New Jersey Farmers markets are reaching “critical mass” this weekend. We have corn, we have peaches, we have tomatoes, blueberries, and everything else summer, all ready and JerseyFresh for you! So go to your local farmers market this weekend, West Windsor, Montgomery, Lawrenceville, Trenton, you name it, just get there. Can’t make it? Then … Continue reading
Senior Enjoyment Chinese Style
A friend who just returned from visiting family in China and other destinations in Asia brought me the sweets pictured at left. This is part of a playful ongoing debate I have with my Chinese friends about Asian desserts and sweets in general. Either they are way too sweet (and full of refined sugar and … Continue reading
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