…far from the tree. Especially where fathers, sons, and grandsons are concerned. I am not the only foodie in my family. My brother Mark is a whiz in the kitchen, and so, increasingly, is my nephew Patrick, who is now the proud owner of my father’s recipe files and several of his cookbooks. He and … Continue reading
Deborah Peterson’s Pantry
Once or twice a year I get an email from Deborarh Peterson’s Pantry about one of her big events, which always focus on old foodways. Thus the information below about her August 18th and 19th events in Ft. Lee NJ, and do be sure to register in advance. While you’re on her website, be sure … Continue reading
Katie Parla’s Rome for Foodies
If you’re headed for Rome (or just dreaming like me), here’s a smartphone app you won’t want to miss. Katie Parla, a Rome-based food historian, journalist, and blogger with roots in Central New Jersey, launched her first Rome for Foodies app earlier this year, and it’s just the thing to help you find the best … Continue reading
Bahrs
Surprisingly, Sunday lunch is a great time to visit Bahrs Landing on a holiday weekend, at least if the weather is nice. I first went last Labor Day, and then more recently over Memorial Day. On a nice day, everyone is at the beach or on their boat (which can pull right up to the … Continue reading
Carrot Cake Saga
This is the recipe card (two-sided), on which I based my June 1 Packet In The Kichen recipe column, a story about coming across the recipe in my later father’s files. I also wrote a post for this week’s Nassau Inn blog, in which I described my own making of the cake – visually it … Continue reading
Dinner at The Blue Bottle Cafe
Has it really been more than six years since Aaron and Rory Philipson opened The Blue Bottle Cafe in Hopewell? Apparently so, and for a place that opened strongly to very positive reviews, giving them little time to work any kinks out, they have maintained their momentum surprisingly well. Call it focus. They are carefully … Continue reading
Mary Watts Store & Old Time Candy
I don’t know where I think I’m going with this photo and post. I have been going through my extensive photo “archives” (i.e. a hoarder’s paradise) at home and took this photo around the time that Mary Watts closed her store on Route 206, in the late 1980s, I think. Sadly, I don’t seem to … Continue reading
Sausage Gravy on Sweet Potato Biscuit
Okay, it looks a mess, because, as is often the case, I didn’t think of taking the photo until I’d had a couple bites. This was one of my last cool morning weekend breakfasts of early spring. Every now and then I just have to have sausage gravy on a biscuit. And I’d found these … Continue reading
Thanks Jim!
From Sunday’s Taste of the Nation at Tre Piani in Forrestal Village – Jim Weaver’s scallops never fail to please!’ Thanks to all the participants for a great event, on a gorgeous day! More photos below, and in addition to these, we also enjoyed duck pastrami (or was that basturma he said, I later wondered…) … Continue reading
Lox
Sometimes I just gotta have lox and cream cheese. But I forgot the bagel! I buy the bits and pieces of lox at Wegmans usually (they’re not too salty), and since they sell those little plastic tubs right by the bagels, I don’t know why this is on an English muffin instead. I probably bought … Continue reading
NJ SPICE 