Save Our Whoopie Pie!

A culinary battle is forming over the humble whoopie pie.  I have always associated this cake/filling sandwich with Lancaster County PA and the Amish. Now the state of Maine is horning in, and trying to claim the pie for their own, and may even name it their official state treat! The Wall Street Journal exposed this dastardly plot … Continue reading →

Sophie’s Bistro~New Years Eve~Gifts

The perfect birthday dinner at Sophie’s Bistro in Somerset. This was in early November when a couple of dear friends treated me at one of our favorite places, where we indulge our inner Francophile. We return to Sophie’s again and again, in spite of the longish (for us) drive north. But it seems like that … Continue reading →

Lamb steak “Milanese”

I love just about any protein prepared “Milanese” style. That is, a thinnish cut (pounded thinner if necessary), breaded, and fried crisp. I think a squirt of lemon is de rigueur (I like that with chops, too). I used to just see Veal Milanese, here and there, on more traditional Italian menus, but then I spied a … Continue reading →

Lucy’s got some ‘splaining to do!

Seen at Robinson’s Fine Candies in the Montgomery Shopping Center – this gorgeous vintage Barbie set of Lucy and Ethel in the chocolate factory! (No, it’s not for sale.) They’ve also got a sweet Lucy clock, and, in back of the counter, an old-fashioned conveyer belt, just like the one in the hilarious I Love Lucy episode, that you … Continue reading →

Fried Chicken

Every now and then, I just have to have fried chicken. This is from Wegmans, and I even fell for the mashed potatotes (which kind of melted when reheated). I like a little honey with the chicken, a holdover from KFC days, even though I know that was supposed to go on the biscuits.  I just … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day and More

There are lots of special events, before, during, and after Valentine’s Day; here is some of what has arrived in my Inbox lately. On February 10, 11:00am-5:00pm, the Princeton Farmers Market with both farmers and crafters participating will be in the community room of the Princeton Public Library. Info at 609-356-0558. Taste of Crete, in Hillsborough, … Continue reading →

Super Bowl Action Station

We had a Super Bowl action station in Genomics Café today, featuring competing sandwiches to represent the two Super Bowl teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers were represented by a Primanti Bros. sandwich, spiced ham (capicola), provolone cheese, cole slaw, tomatoes and fries, all piled onto a big bun (so the truckers can eat it more easily). Green … Continue reading →

Chocolate Cannele

Wegmans spells it cannele, Wikipedia spells it canelé. Either way, it was cute and good. This cylindrical pastry, made in a special mold, was avaialbe in plain (vanilla?) or chocolate at the Wegmans pastry counter the other day.  It is cake-like with a custard filling, and at $1.50, a nice treat. You could even put … Continue reading →

Barnegat Bay Sardines?

How strange to see smoked sardines from Thailand emblazoned with the words Barnegat Bay?  Hey, that’s our bay, and our lighthouse!  And as far as I know, we don’t even have sardines in the bay (at least not to speak of), and easily found another blogger, Jack Krupansky, who agrees with me. My nephew Patrick sent … Continue reading →

All gone!

This is what remains of a delicious granola bar I picked up at the Whole Earth Center recently.  Not even a crumb! It’s made by Jen Carson, owner of Jen’s Cakes & Pastries; she is a member of the Cooperative Kitchen in Princeton, home to several bakers and Wooden Spoon Catering. Her little pies (Lillipies) … Continue reading →