Soul Soup

When I was sick over Thanksgiving weekend, my friend (and neighbor) Joan sent me an offer I couldn’t refuse: “How about lunch?  I made my favorite red lentil soup – I can bring you a cup in a couple of minutes. Made with fresh ingredients, olive oil and fresh lemon. Just say yes. Okay?” SURE!  I emailed … Continue reading →

Bluefish

Speaking of McCaffrey’s (see previous post), when I was there a couple weeks ago, I saw bluefish at the fish counter and couldn’t resist bringing a piece home.  Compared to other fish, bluefish is cheap, under $10 a pound.  Some don’t care for its stronger flavor, but I love it. My father used to catch … Continue reading →

Holiday Tasting

McCaffrey’s Market in the Princeton Shopping Center is having a holiday tasting Saturday December 4, 11:00am – 5:00pm, and it sounds yummy: Grilled Rosemary Chipotle Shrimp, Petite Tuscan Tarts, Asian Pork Meatballs, and Grilled Chicken Herb Sates.  Also on display, three “signature” dishes: Beef Wellington, Potato Crusted Chicken, and Rose Geranium Salmon (I finally tried that for the … Continue reading →

Virtuous Breakfast (sort of)

This is my go-to breakfast for many work and weekend mornings. Sure, it varies, sometimes I use bananas (they’re under there), other times blueberries or another fruit.  The kind of yogurt varies, too, and while I admit to buying a lot of Dannon Light & Fit (yes, even though it contains artificial sweeteners), sometimes I … Continue reading →

Tre Piani delivers!

Tre Piani saved Thanksgiving for me. I didn’t mean that you can call them and order out (well, you probably could, but you’d likely have to pick it up yourself), but when I woke up sick today (that bronchial thing again!), and couldn’t go to Thanksgiving dinner there with my family, they sent dinner home to … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving & Remember Others

Dear readers, to you and yours, the best of holidays, whether you dine with family, with friends, or in solitary splendor (yes, sometimes that’s a treat!), I hope you have a good Thanksgiving and holiday weekend. Please remember those who are less fortunate as we go into the holiday season.  A few local suggestions: Mercer Street … Continue reading →

It must be fall (& truffles at Eno Terra)

As soon as fall arrives I start thinking about risotto.  Sure, there are nice summery versions, like the one packed with seafood I recently enjoyed at Fresco Steak & Seafood Grill in Milltown.  But for me, the “king” of risottos is the one made with mushrooms – porcini, or a blend of wild mushrooms.  I made … Continue reading →

La Vache qui Rit

I usually spurn processed cheese, but every now and then something like this Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese comes along (same folks make the Babybel cheeses, too).  Laughing Cow, or as they say in France, La Vache qui Rit (a much more amusing website!), has been around forever, and it is handy for those on the go since it … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving!

We’re down to the wire for ordering Thanksgiving dishes.  A lot of the better restaurants and caterers are offering all sorts of delicious sides and desserts to go with your turkey.  Don’t stress, just augment your own dishes with some that are purchased, but made with quality ingredients. For instance: Wooden Spoon Catering at The Cooperative … Continue reading →