This is the impressive Summer Seasonal Collection from Diane Pinder’s Donna & Company, in a very nice gift box with a magnetic closure. I loved this collection, which continues the seasonal theme Diane started last fall. Two of my favorites are below, the Long Island Ice Tea – black tea infused ganache with lemon, Triple … Continue reading
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Mallery’s Grazin’ Meats
The crowds were thick at opening day today for Mallery’s Grazin’ Meats. Mark and Lynne Faille, owners of Simply Grazin’ Organic Farm in Skillman, have taken over the space in the little mall near the intersection of Routes 518 and 601 (Blawenburg), that I last visited as a gelato shop. I’ve long enjoyed Simply Grazin’ … Continue reading
Brothers Moon Blueberry Tart
As promised in today’s In the Kitchen recipe column in the Packet, here is Brothers Moon chef/owner Will Mooney’s recipe for Blueberry Tart. The photo here is mine, from a reduced size version I made at home. The quantity of crust below should be enough for at least an 8-inch tart, if not 10-inch. I … Continue reading
Beat the Heat and Farm to School Fundraiser
To me, these oysters personify coolness on a hot summer day! I have had this photo on my camera for a while, I believe from Tre Piani, where Cape May Salt Oysters often star. Meanwhile, I am on the verge of getting cabin fever because the heat and poor air quality are keeping me inside … Continue reading
Taste of the Nation + Weaver recipe for Fettuccine With Asparagus
We’re down to the line! Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation at Tre Piani Restaurant! Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00-5:00pm. Featuring Chef Jim Weaver’s New Book “Locavore Adventures“ Join us for Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, Princeton. Mix and mingle with the area’s hottest chefs and food producers, all of whom are … Continue reading
RSA Seafood Dinner at Tre Piani Friday Night
Sure wish I could be at Friday’s RSA dinner at Tre Piani! Here’s the scoop from chef/owner Jim Weaver: Slow Food RSA Seafood Dinner (Restaurant supported agriculture) Friday April 8, 2011 $35.00 per RSA passport holder or Slow Food member $45.00 at the door if available The menu will include a tasting of three east … Continue reading
Spring Menu at The Brothers Moon
The Brothers Moon in Hopewell has introduced their spring menu, and it looks to be a winner. Take a look at these entrées; I’m lusting after the Barnegat scallops with Mangalista pork, myself. There are a lot of local products being used here, too which is nice. Risotto of local corn shoots with ricotta, Parmesan and … Continue reading
Princeton Farmers Market News (& Shout Out to Blue Point Grill/Nassau Street Seafood)
Here are some upcoming events from the Princeton Farmers Market: April 2 – at the Updike Farmstead at 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. 11:00am – “Talk With Your Farmer” with Jess Niederer of ChickadeeCreek Farm and Stanley Skeba of J & L Family Farm. The will share how they became farmers and how they are preparing … Continue reading
Celebrity Chefs Reunite at Eno Terra
Celebrity Chefs Reunite at Eno Terra on March 6 at an elegant event (3-7pm) to benefit the Parkinson Alliance featuring the talents of Claudia Fleming, Jonathan Benno, and Christopher Albrecht. Here is the scrumptious menu: Stuzzicchini •Arancini•Schiacciata•Seasonal Soup Watercress Salad assorted baby beets, shaved raw beets, radish, blood orange vinager, ricotta salada Grilled Octopus fried … Continue reading
NOFA Winter Conference this weekend!
Susainable agriculture is the name of the game! NOFA-NJ’s two day winter conference is titled “Sowing New Seeds” this year, and it runs two days on the campus of Princeton University. The conference promises to offer an educational and community-based experience with organic, local and sustainable food production and delivery issues at its heart and will … Continue reading
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