I vaguely remember buying tiny jars of baby food puréed fruit many years ago, for the novelty, but if they’d tasted this good I wouldn’t have stopped. At the recent Fancy Food Show in New York, a taste of Tastybaby‘s Bangos, a Stage 2 banana-mango blend, wowed me with its fresh, not processed, flavor. Tastybaby … Continue reading
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Chill Out with Bent Spoon
If I find myself near Palmer Square, I make a point of stopping by Bent Spoon on Palmer Square if I don’t see a line out the door. They make so many interesting flavors of their artisan ice cream and sorbet, there’s always something new to get excited about (and now I follow them on Twitter, too). … Continue reading
Seafood Salad
This summery seafood salad is from Dolce & Clemente’s Italian Market in Robbinsville, and it tasted as good as it looks. Last time I checked, their planned cafe, Tavola Calda, in the same complex, was not open yet but hopefully they are now, or will be soon. If you travel to LBI via Rte. 526, you … Continue reading
Canal House Cooking
Time to break out the perserved lemons – or make your own. I have a jar myself, just like the one at right, begging to be used, and now that I have the newly released Canal House Cooking, I’ll crack that jar open posthaste. You can read more about this new cookbook in my Packet In The … Continue reading
A Capital Idea
Are you loving the great weather we’re finally having? If so, come out to the Capital City Market in Trenton, which takes place Thursdays, sometime soon and enjoy Jersey Fresh produce, arts & crafts vendors, tours, activities for children and music. Here are some of the highlights: CAPITAL CITY MARKET 11 am-2 pm. Every Thursday … Continue reading
Montgomery Farmers Market
The Montgomery Market started up again last Saturday, and that’s where I took this pretty shot of some great Jersey Fresh goodies at the C&M Produce/Catalpa Farms table. The market is held every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Village Shopper, Route 206, just north of Route 518 … Continue reading
Attention Shoppers
I have seen the future and it is the gizmo at left. But I do think there are some kinks to work out. I paid a late visit to the Stop & Shop in Franklin Park with a girlfriend after a dinner out a few nights ago. She needed balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and a … Continue reading
Osso Buco
Sometimes I have to outwit my freezer. If I want to slip in something new, I must take something out. Yes, I am one of those people whose freezer is always too full. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as one friend tells me, and sure enough, my father is the same way – and … Continue reading
Farmers Markets
The season is upon us! Here is a quick, by no means complete, list of local farmers markets. Some are already open for the season, some not yet. Be sure to patronize your local market and support local farmers and producers. Plus, it’s a great way to buld community in your little piece of paradise! … Continue reading
Nostrano @ Bistro Soleil
Jim Hayes, owner of Bistro Soleil restaurant in Hightstown, is a busy bee. Not only does he run his restaurant and catering business, he is also hard at work sourcing produce from local farms and the Hightstown wholesale produce market for his Nostrano line of foods. (That’s the Tri-County Co-Operative Auction Market, no website found but info. on past … Continue reading
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