This cute ruffly cake is from the Whole Earth Center. It is heart-shaped and chocolate with vanilla frosting. I wanted to take something to my father in Acorn Glen Assisted Living (and the wonderful staff who cares for him), so ordered this just before the weekend. Picked it up today and rushed it right over … Continue reading
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Love is on the plate
Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village (that’s their delicoius chocolate-raspberry roulade at left) will be open on Sunday February 12 especially for Valentine’s Day dinner, 4:00-9:00pm. Reservations suggested 609-452-1515. (Of course, they are also open on the 14th!) Brothers Moon in Hopewell celebrates with their 11th annual “Aphrodisiac Menu,” chock full of yummy dishes. 609-333-1330. … Continue reading
Winter Wonderland
From icy blue/silver themed Hanukkah, to Christmas snowscapes, I have snowflakes on my mind this time of year. The one here is courtesy of SnowCrystals.com, a website packed with information about and lovely photos of snowflakes from “Northern Ontario, Alaska, Vermont, the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. They were captured … Continue reading
Food News
The Alchemist & Barrister Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with an event to benefit The Colin Pascik Road to Recovery Fund. Compete in the Longbeard Contest (or look on with a pint and a burger), a Princeton tradition for three decades, and help to raise funds to help a valiant Marine. It’s all happening at the … Continue reading
Lucy’s got some ‘splaining to do!
Seen at Robinson’s Fine Candies in the Montgomery Shopping Center – this gorgeous vintage Barbie set of Lucy and Ethel in the chocolate factory! (No, it’s not for sale.) They’ve also got a sweet Lucy clock, and, in back of the counter, an old-fashioned conveyer belt, just like the one in the hilarious I Love Lucy episode, that you … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day and More
There are lots of special events, before, during, and after Valentine’s Day; here is some of what has arrived in my Inbox lately. On February 10, 11:00am-5:00pm, the Princeton Farmers Market with both farmers and crafters participating will be in the community room of the Princeton Public Library. Info at 609-356-0558. Taste of Crete, in Hillsborough, … Continue reading
LBI Region Chocolate Week
Don’t start that diet yet, the Long Beach Island Region’s Chocolate Week runs Feb 12-20, with preview and related events starting earlier. Chocolate Week is a series of offers, activities and events that include Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend; to encourage out of area visitors as well as serving local residents. For a full … Continue reading
Last minute New Year’s Eve?
You’re so busy digging yourself out that you neglected to make New Year’s Eve plans? Here are some ideas, and I’ll bet at least one of these great places can still squeeze you in: Tre Piani Brother’s Moon Rocky Hill Inn The Frog & The Peach Sophie’s Bistro Rat’s Chez Vous – buy yourself some great … Continue reading
Lobster & Cookies
This was a great Christmas Eve dinner, on an evening I was home finishing up preparations for Christmas Day. I made a lazy cook’s version of the Lobster with Browned Cream from the Fall/Holiday edition of Canal House Cooking. (That’s the one with the blue cover, snap one up while you can.) Instead of dealing … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
I love snow globes, so couldn’t resist a quick online search for a pretty one to post, to wish you all the happiest of holidays. This one is from Pfaltzgraff, and they also have a nice set of stoneware in the Winterwood pattern, in a lovely soft green. Birds, pinecones, berries, what’s not to like? Although my taste usually runs … Continue reading
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