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 →

Special Occasion Desserts Redux

Special Occasion Desserts Redux

I wrote about special occasion desserts for the Packet recently, but a good chunk of the article and one of the recipes got cut due to a lack of space (they are looong recipes!).  So, here’s the rest of the article, and if you do want The Pink Cake recipe mentioned in it (From Julie Richard’s “Vintage … Continue reading →

Bad Science

There’s a lot of bad science out there. Even I, a non-scientist, can tell. We are constantly bombarded with misinformation, and a lot of it has to do with food and health. We have become a nation bizarrely obsessed with health and medicine. It seems that nearly every article in the newspaper is related to health and … Continue reading →

Guest Chefs and Artisans at elements

Guest Chefs and Artisans at elements

Elements Chef Scott Anderson launches his summer “Chefs & Craftsmen” series on May 17, teaming up top cooks and artisans from coast to coast, right here in Princeton. “My team and I wanted put together dinners that honor masters of their crafts—from chefs around the country that I have to utmost respect for, to fermentation experts, and … Continue reading →

Cheap Eats

Cheap Eats

I am getting on my bandwagon today, because this topic just keeps hitting me in the face lately. I’ve read a few of the books out there about the true cost of cheap food, and cheap products in general.  Like so many things that seem wonderful at first glance, that “too good to be true” … Continue reading →

Pane di Pasqua

Pane di Pasqua

I can’t take credit for this work of art. It was made by my colleague Marybeth, who decided to try her hand for the first time at making this traditional Italian (and many other cultures’) Easter Bread. I think she was thinking of the larger versions, but after viewing a photo and recipe for smaller, individual, … 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 →