When I went to the Stockton Market a couple weekends ago, my friend and I had breakfast at Meil’s before doing our marketing. This was the pear chutney and cheddar cheese omelette. There are lots of accompaniments to choose from (you get 2). I chose fruit (note the yellow raspberry in the saucer), and very good multi-grain toast. … Continue reading
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Fun at the Asian Food Market
Sample day at the Asian Food Market in Plainsboro. My friends Angela and Humphrey Chang agree to meet me there to make the rounds. What a help that was, since some of the people giving out samples spoke little English. But friendly, smiling faces abounded, and it was a lot of fun to try these … Continue reading
Indian Lamb (vegetarians, avert your eyes)
It all started when I accidentally bought two containers of Trader Joe’s very good raita, that yogurt-based Indian sauce. It happens. When I got home and realized my mistake, I figured I’d better cook a lot of Indian food that week. First I cooked boneless chicken thighs in Seeds of Change‘s Jalfrezi simmer sauce. (The bottle and … Continue reading
Stockton Market
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
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
Sausage Gravy on Sweet Potato Biscuit
Okay, it looks a mess, because, as is often the case, I didn’t think of taking the photo until I’d had a couple bites. This was one of my last cool morning weekend breakfasts of early spring. Every now and then I just have to have sausage gravy on a biscuit. And I’d found these little bags … Continue reading
Glorious Strawberries
Look what I just brought home from Whole Earth Center – locally grown organic strawberries! Since I don’t grow my own anymore, this is a treat. Oh, I know the farm stands likely have them (much less pick-your-own), but that’s an out-of-the way trip for me, and frankly, I’ve just kind of forgotten about strawberries, after … Continue reading
Edamame hummus
I keep meaning to post this little piece about the good edamame hummus I’ve bought at Trader Joe’s. It tastes as bright and fresh as that pretty green color would imply. And I’m not a fan of edamame normally (doesn’t taste bad, just not so interesting to me). The baba ganoush to the left of … Continue reading
Congrats, Congrats, and Wow
Congratulations to Elements restaurant in Princeton for their well-deserved “Don’t Miss” review in The New York Times today. And, nestled right next to it, in the print edition, a very nice Quick Bite piece on another favorite spot of mine, the Blue Rooster Bakery & Café in Cranbury. That takes care of the Congrats, Congrats. … 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
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