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Eat Slow Winter Farmers Market December 8

Eat Slow Winter Farmers Market December 8

Slow Food Central New Jersey’s ninth season of “Eat Slow” Winter Farmers Markets kicks off with the first market on December 8th at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville. From 10am-2pm, Cherry Grove Farm will open its outdoor event barn to market-goers, offering an array of locally grown and produced foods including cheese, baked goods, fresh produce, … Continue reading →

It’s Fundamental (Chocolate)

It’s Fundamental (Chocolate)

Fundamental Chocolate is amazingly, well, fundamental. The latest product line from Diane Pinder, owner of Donna & Company, contains only organic cacao from South America, organic cocoa butter, and natural honey from New Jersey apiaries (so it’s certified Jersey Fresh).  Two of the three varieties are topped with raspberry bits or pistachios, the third is plain. This 70% … Continue reading →

Kerr’s Kornstand

I passed by Kerr’s Kornstand just outside Pennington last week, and couldn’t resist these strawberries which, while not from their farm, were from nearby. They were delicious and reinforced my reluctance to buy out of season trucked in strawberries the rest of the year. I also bought some of their good jumbo eggs, and look … Continue reading →

Brick Farm Market opens at last

Brick Farm Market opens at last

Finally!  Brick Farm Market in Hopewell opened this weekend, and I am so glad. For now they are open just Friday/Saturday/Sunday, and when I visited on Sunday they were quite busy, with a full parking lot.   It’s great to see the community so eager to patronize a new farm-based market.I bought all sorts of goodies, rich housemade yogurt … Continue reading →

Mushroom Love at Brothers Moon

Mushroom Love at Brothers Moon

Chef Will Mooney, who owns Brothers Moon in Hopewell along with his wife, Beth Ann Judge (check out her gorgeous new jewelry store!), was one of the area’s first chefs to embrace local products. He’s long worked with farmers and other producers to further the locavore movement, and that is what makes a visit to Brothers … Continue reading →

Mushroom Lovers Heaven

Mushroom Lovers Heaven

Mushroom lovers, you won’t want to miss this! Brothers Moon chef/owner Will Mooney reprises his popular mushroom tasting menu on April 17 and May 15.  At $49 plus tax & gratuity, it’s a bargain! (You bring your own wine). These dinners have been a huge hit, and what makes the evening  even more interesting is that local … Continue reading →

Slow Food Winter Market Sunday @ Tre Piani

Slow Food Winter Market Sunday @ Tre Piani

  Participating Vendors: Beech Tree Farm, Birds and Bees Farm, Bobolink Dairy and Bake House, Cherry Grove Farm, Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms, Donna and Company, Fulper Dairy Farm, Funni Bonz, Happy Wanderer Bakery, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Judith’s Desserts, Jammin’ Crepes, Pure Indian Foods, Rocky Brook Farm, Shibumi Exotic Mushrooms, Valley Shepherd Creamery, Woods Edge Wools Farm. … Continue reading →

Cupcake Heaven

Cupcake Heaven

Thanks a lot Bradley Koltz!  Your January 10 Business Highlights column tipped me off the the new bakery near me in Montgomery, Dessert Boutique. They are right across from ShopRite, and open daily (check their facebook page for exact hours). So, I can blame you for the calories, right? But, in truth, I really do thank you because this … Continue reading →