For Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines, visit one of these links (and there are more at nbc.com): Philippine Red Cross The World Food Program Unicef World Vision Mercy Corps (And visit my new page, Good Deeds, for ways to help local food programs.)
Events galore and holiday dinner ingredients
Agricola is serving a prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner that sounds scrumptious, and will surely start a new tradition in our area. Book early ($65 adults/$35 children), as I predict a lot of families will want to enjoy downtown Princeton on this holiday. Tre Piani has a full slate of holiday events (including a la carte TG … Continue reading
Good Deeds
Hello all, I’ve just added a new page to NJ Spice, Good Deeds, that lists worthy food-related causes in our area. Your chance to donate or volunteer! Access the page at the top of blog or in the menu on your mobile.
A Fabulous Gift!
Just look at this wonderful gift basket I received from my colleagues at my recent retirement party! (I will finally have more time for writing and blogging – yay!!) My brilliant co-worker, Christine, browsed around on my blog and Twitter feed to get ideas of what I liked. A lot of what you see here is … Continue reading
Sandy Anniversary Salute to Restaurateurs
Today marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation. Of course, this is just the day the storm hit; it spanned a couple of days here, and the recovery has been long and frustrating for many. I don’t know about you, but I can all too easily relive the sense of panic in the days that followed … Continue reading
The Glorious Vegetables of Italy
Plan on coming to Dorothea’s House on Sunday November 3 at 5:00 pm for a program titled From Artichokes to Zucchini – Cooking with Italy’s Glorious Vegetables. (Programs at Dorothea’s House are followed by informal get-togethers where one can chat with old and new friends, and taste dishes and offerings brought by participants.) Domenica Marchetti, who grew … Continue reading
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
BBC Series-Supersizers Go (name a historical era)
I have come late to YouTube, and even later to this great BBC documentary series from 2007-2009. Except for the very occasional quick short someone tipped me off to, I’ve never gotten the YouTube bug until now. It came about through a tip from a co-worker a few weeks ago, and now I’ve had to … Continue reading
Dinner and a Ride from Tre Piani
Just in time for shorter days and winter driving (to say nothing of holiday celebrations), here’s Tre Piani restaurant at Forrestal Village with a great service to tempt you to come out to dinner. Check out their Dine and Ride program where they partner with A1 Limousine to provide dinner guests with a round trip ride … Continue reading
Dîner Inn Blanc
You won’t want to delay signing up for this very special community event! Princeton residents are invited to join students of Princeton University’s Forbes College and Whitman College for the best bargain in town: the second annual “Dîner Inn Blanc” under twinkling lights. “This dinner is all about community of the table,” said Fran McManus, … Continue reading
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