I’m in shock. Today marks the end of Mark Bittman’s Minimalist Column in the New York Times. Mark, Mark, how will we continue without you? Well, it won’t be cold turkey, fortunately. We’ll still find him in the Opinion section (where he will advocate for good food practices and policies), and also, he assures us, … Continue reading
NOFA Winter Conference this weekend!
Susainable agriculture is the name of the game! NOFA-NJ’s two day winter conference is titled “Sowing New Seeds” this year, and it runs two days on the campus of Princeton University. The conference promises to offer an educational and community-based experience with organic, local and sustainable food production and delivery issues at its heart and will … Continue reading
Antipasto Della Casa
My review of Osteria Procaccini was in yesterday’s TimeOff in the Princeton Packet. The online version has a photo of the panino my friend and I enjoyed, but I thought I’d also share this photo of the antipasto della casa, which was very nice. Yes, the pizzas are great too, but this charming spot in … Continue reading
Lamb Burger
I had some nice organic pastured ground lamb from the Whole Earth Center, and mixed it lightly with bread crumbs, milk, an egg, and plenty of dried mint. I broiled the patties and enjoyed them with some yogurt on the side. I may have just used plain yogurt, although I love Trader Joe’s raita and tzatziki. … Continue reading
Congratulations to Mo C Mo C
Congratulations (and kudos) to Mo C Mo C Japanese Cuisine on Tulane St. in Princeton for the nice review by Karla Cook in today’s New York Times. I’ve dined there a couple of times now, and posted the first time. And I can attest to the bounty of the chirashi dish that is pictured in the review. it was a very … Continue reading
This one’s for you J.!
How did I end up “at” the King Tut Drive-in? I emailed an old friend to wish him a happy birthday and asked where he was spending the winter. Sometimes he leaves the cold northern states for exotic warmer climes during the winter. His response: Thank you very much for the thought and greeting. I am … Continue reading
Roasted Sausages & Grapes
O.M.G. this was so delicious! I always mean to make this, and maybe even did ages ago, although I might be confusing that with the simpler roasting of Italian sausages in red wine. (I think I have Pat Tanner to thank for that method.) Whatever, I had some nice looking sweet Italian sausage from Dolce & Clemente’s … Continue reading
Baked Eggs
This is so simple, I wonder that I don’t think of making it more often. As usual, it was Mark Bittman in the New York Times who reminded me. It’s always you, Mark! His recipe had a slice of tomato in the bottom, something I took the trouble to make a special trip to the market … Continue reading
Slow Food Winter Market February 6
A wonderful way to spend a wintry Sunday, relax, have brunch, and take home some locally produced goodies!
LBI Region Chocolate Week
Don’t start that diet yet, the Long Beach Island Region’s Chocolate Week runs Feb 12-20, with preview and related events starting earlier. Chocolate Week is a series of offers, activities and events that include Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend; to encourage out of area visitors as well as serving local residents. For a full … Continue reading
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