Thank you Edible Jersey for reminding me that today is Honey Bee Awareness Day, as proclaimed by the US Department of Agriculture last year. This year’s theme: “Local Honey – Good for you, the bees, and the environment!” My grandfather kept bees “out back,” so I grew up eating honey and loved to eat warm toast … Continue reading
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Last call for East Coast Food & Wine Festival
You’ll want to purchase advance tickets for this don’t-miss event taking place June 26 and 27! Attendees at the East Coast Food & Wine Festival will sample dishes prepared with locally grown vegetables, fruits, seafood, chicken, meats and more, dished up by some of the most exciting chefs in the State and complimented by award-winning … Continue reading
Dining Trends-Are you hot or not?
I always enjoy reading about trends, especially (of course) when it comes to food and dining. So I share the list below with you, and suspect you will recognize these trends in the restaurants you patronize. Benchmark Hospitality International, which produces this list each year, operates The Heldrich in New Brunswick. The Heldrich is a very spiffy hotel, conference center … Continue reading
Grow/Raise Your Own
Brought to you by Slow Food Central New Jersey! Learn to grow organic vegetables, and pasture raised chickens ard rabbits This June 12 workship is taught by Garden Educator Matt Wilkinson, who holds a degree in agricultural education from Purdue University. Let Matt show you how to sow, grow, and hoe at home! DATE: Saturday, June 12 … Continue reading
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