My holiday wish is for peace on earth.
December Recipe of the Month – Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Normally I would have baked at least a batch of Christmas cookies by now. But I just haven’t been up for anything at all involved in the kitchen, so I indulged myself by making my very simple stand-by chocolate bread pudding. I usually use egg knot rolls for this, but had noted recipes online that use … Continue reading
Crazy For Cookbooks Photos are posted
With thanks to Princeton Public Library’s Janie Hermann, here is the link for the photos from the Crazy For Cookbooks event at the Princeton Public Library earlier this month at which panelists, including area food writers, chefs and publishers, discussed what makes a good cookbook and revealed their personal favorites. The panel included Yours Truly; Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa … Continue reading
Local farmers markets hang in there for winter (West Windsor, Princeton, Pennington)
West Windsor Community Farmers Market Moves Indoors for Winter/Spring Seasons The West Windsor Community Farmers Market is now a year-round market! After twelve successful years hosting the outdoor farmers market on Vaughn Drive, the WWCFM will host a once a month indoor farmers market beginning December 12. The indoor location for the 2nd Saturday of the … Continue reading
November Recipe Of the Month – braised escarole with beans
Okay, I’m cheating a bit here, I actually made this dish in October, but enjoyed leftovers into November. I even added a random can of gigante beans at the end since I had still more escarole to use up. Braised escarole with white beans is a classic preparation and while I always have beans (dry and … Continue reading
We’re serving up some fun for you!
Here’s the flyer for our December 2, 7:00pm Crazy For Cookbooks panel at the Princeton Public Library – we hope to see you there! We’re looking forward to dishing about our favorite cookbooks, but remember to bring along your favorite to show off at the photo booth after the discussion (photos will be shared on social … Continue reading
Paris on my mind
Our hearts are crying for Paris and its citizens who have had to endure the terrible events that unfolded there last night. There has always been unbearable hatefulness lurking around in this world, but when it is brought home to us, as this was, it is agonizing. I can only wish the Parisians peace and healing. We’ll all … Continue reading
October Best Bites
As you’ll see below, my love affair with grilled cheese and Lucy’s chicken pot pie and clam sauce continues. But I also roasted some spareribs, made braised beans with escarole, discovered TJ’s pumpkin cream cheese (the only pumpkin anything I’ve indulged in so far), and tried the very good Café Spice Indian entrées at McCaffrey’s. The chicken … Continue reading
Come and get it! Where to order Thanksgiving pies
Got Pie? Not everyone can make time to bake at Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re just not inclined that way. No problem, local farm markets and bakeshops have got you covered, so here are a few options in our area. Not everyone I queried has responded, so if I get more information I’ll add it. Brick … Continue reading
November 5 Taste of Italy at Tre Piani benefits Senior Care Ministry
A recent email from Jim Weaver of Tre Piani – they’re open on Thanksgiving this year! – also mentioned a lovely fundraiser taking place there on November 5. “FYI I am going over the top on this one! It is really something not to be missed,” he added. The Senior Care Ministry volunteers provide help for … Continue reading
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