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A market for all seasons

  The Princeton Farmers Market is continuing its presence in downtown Princeton throughout the wintertime. The winter markets will be inside the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library, every second Thursday of the month–Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, April 14.  The weekly market resumes on May 19th in Hinds Plaza.  See the website for … Continue reading →

Pot Pie from Griggstown Farm

Chicken Pot Pie from Griggstown Farm is delicious and what I call “grownup pot pie.”  That’s because it has grown up vegetables in it, besides the usual peas and carrots. Parsnips, turnips and fennel (and cremini mushrooms) also make an appearance, in a sauce based on chicken stock, not cream. The chicken is from the Farm’s own … Continue reading →

Over Easy and Thank You Wegmans

It’s so unusual I have time to make a real breakfast, that it is a photo-worthy occasion to me! A couple of maple links from the Amish Market in Kingston, good  eggs (from the Whole Earth Center?), and a slice of Wegmans delicious organic multi-grain bread with currants.  I love that bread! When Wegmans first … Continue reading →

Good stuff

I know that Lucy’s Ravioli Kitchen is full of epicurean delights this time of year (check out the Christmas Eve menu), but I write in praise of their humble rustic tomato sauce, pictured at left. I had way too much sauce for the raviolis (a double plural?) in this bowl, but that’s okay, I needed to … Continue reading →

Bluefish

Speaking of McCaffrey’s (see previous post), when I was there a couple weeks ago, I saw bluefish at the fish counter and couldn’t resist bringing a piece home.  Compared to other fish, bluefish is cheap, under $10 a pound.  Some don’t care for its stronger flavor, but I love it. My father used to catch … Continue reading →

Holiday Tasting

McCaffrey’s Market in the Princeton Shopping Center is having a holiday tasting Saturday December 4, 11:00am – 5:00pm, and it sounds yummy: Grilled Rosemary Chipotle Shrimp, Petite Tuscan Tarts, Asian Pork Meatballs, and Grilled Chicken Herb Sates.  Also on display, three “signature” dishes: Beef Wellington, Potato Crusted Chicken, and Rose Geranium Salmon (I finally tried that for the … Continue reading →

La Vache qui Rit

I usually spurn processed cheese, but every now and then something like this Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese comes along (same folks make the Babybel cheeses, too).  Laughing Cow, or as they say in France, La Vache qui Rit (a much more amusing website!), has been around forever, and it is handy for those on the go since it … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving!

We’re down to the wire for ordering Thanksgiving dishes.  A lot of the better restaurants and caterers are offering all sorts of delicious sides and desserts to go with your turkey.  Don’t stress, just augment your own dishes with some that are purchased, but made with quality ingredients. For instance: Wooden Spoon Catering at The Cooperative … Continue reading →

Is it done yet?

Sometimes I just have to have meatloaf. It usually starts when I notice one of those packages of the mixed meats in the butcher case at the market. The combination of ground beef, veal, pork nestled side by side, beckons to me. I brought it home, looked at a couple of recipes, then did what … Continue reading →