I always enjoy reading about trends, especially (of course) when it comes to food and dining. So I share the list below with you, and suspect you will recognize these trends in the restaurants you patronize. Benchmark Hospitality International, which produces this list each year, operates The Heldrich in New Brunswick. The Heldrich is a very spiffy hotel, conference center … Continue reading
Indian Lamb (vegetarians, avert your eyes)
It all started when I accidentally bought two containers of Trader Joe’s very good raita, that yogurt-based Indian sauce. It happens. When I got home and realized my mistake, I figured I’d better cook a lot of Indian food that week. First I cooked boneless chicken thighs in Seeds of Change‘s Jalfrezi simmer sauce. (The bottle and … Continue reading
Stockton Market
I finally made it to the indoor Stockton Farmers Market last weekend. They are open Friday 11-7, Saturday 9-3, & Sunday 10-3. My NJ WILD blogger friend, Carolyn Edelmann, went with me. She was eager to have breakfast at Meil’s, right across the street, so we enjoyed that then went to the Market. We went on … Continue reading
Bubbly Q at the Rocky Hill Inn
Welcome to the grilling season! The Rocky Hill Inn Eatery & Tavern has a special Bubbly Q promotion this month, and it’s a great idea for a casual weeknight. Each Tuesday/Wednesday, a special grilled or barbecued dish is featured at dinner, and for $20.10 (get it?) it comes with a glass of selected Champagne, sparkling wine, … Continue reading
Jersey Fresh at Trader Joe’s
I wondered if I would ever see local foods displayed at Trader Joe’s, and lo and behold, I found these asparagus there the other day. I’m glad to know that even a corporate behemoth like TJ’s can make room for local products. I found these somewhere last summer too, and appreciated that they were pre-washed … Continue reading
Events, events, events!
What ever happened to relaxing in the summer? There’s more to do each year, so give that hammock a rest and enjoy some of the events below. Gift idea alert! Try out A-1 Limo’s Dine in Style promo, which includes dinner at a participating restaurant, and (natch!) chauffeured transportation. Woo hoo! If you’re in the … Continue reading
Help Wanted: A revolution in school lunches
If Jamie Oliver’s show about revolutionizing the school lunch program in Huntington, WVa piqued your interest, and if you have professional food service experience, here is an opportunity for you to look at: HELP WANTED: NUTRITION MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY A group of public charter schools in Newark is seeking a manager to run its nutrition/food service program. They … 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 little bags … Continue reading
Eno Terra Hits the Spot
I haven’t been out to dinner much lately, but a friend and I decided to celebrate the school year’s end (and surviving our stormy winter and spring!) with dinner at Eno Terra. What a nice dinner we had! On the left you see my appetizer of fried artichokes, which was composed of artichoke hearts, olives, basil, and … Continue reading
Glorious Strawberries
Look what I just brought home from Whole Earth Center – locally grown organic strawberries! Since I don’t grow my own anymore, this is a treat. Oh, I know the farm stands likely have them (much less pick-your-own), but that’s an out-of-the way trip for me, and frankly, I’ve just kind of forgotten about strawberries, after … Continue reading
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