This was a worknight dinner when I was too harried to do much. But I had farm fresh eggs (Cherry Grove), excellent spicy Neapolitan (or “Napoletano”) salami from Salumeria Biellese (they sometimes sell their products at local Slow Food events), and a jar of very simple marinara sauce. (I could have just used plain canned tomatoes, … Continue reading
Attention Shoppers
I have seen the future and it is the gizmo at left. But I do think there are some kinks to work out. I paid a late visit to the Stop & Shop in Franklin Park with a girlfriend after a dinner out a few nights ago. She needed balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and a … Continue reading
The Next Foodie Bestseller?
My friend Barbara J. Smith has just published her first book, A Surprise for Grandmother Rabbit. As you can see, it’s clearly about FOOD. Okay, okay, the food is somewhat incidental, but the story, about Skipper the rabbit’s journey to his grandmother’s house bearing a cherry pie, is adorable, and provides a sweet lesson to little … Continue reading
Wine Heaven?
A recent wine club promotion in a national newspaper (yes, I still read paper!) had me tempted to sign right up, to get a case of “deep, rich reds” at bargain prices. But then I thought of how I already have too many bottles at home, languishing, while I give into my thing for gin and tonics, … Continue reading
Still my favorite
I still like the airy cupcakes at Sugar+Sunshine best of the various ones I’ve tasted over the last year or so. I brought these home (chocolate, lemon, mocha, strawberry) after a very pleasant visit to the Plainsboro Village Center Saturday evening. My friend and I had a nice dinner (salad and pastas) in the little café inside A&G … Continue reading
Lunch at One 53 (and a book signing)
I was delighted to learn that One 53 in Rocky Hill was opening for lunch a couple days a week (Thursday and Friday), so just gave it a try with a friend – what a pleasant time we had! I’ve had dinner there several times, and always thought the burgers looked really good, so I tried … Continue reading
Happy Hour at a Mozzarella Bar?
Always an interesting new idea from Jim Weaver, owner of Tre Piani and Tre Bar out at Forrestal Village. Here’s his latest: “Tre Bar at Tre Piani has launched a new addition to the menu. A new mozzarella bar is now being offered from 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The mozzarella bar menu consists of a … Continue reading
Osso Buco
Sometimes I have to outwit my freezer. If I want to slip in something new, I must take something out. Yes, I am one of those people whose freezer is always too full. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as one friend tells me, and sure enough, my father is the same way – and … Continue reading
Portuguese meets Brazilian
Big goings on at the Portuguese Fisherman in South River this month, where I dined memorably with my brother and sister-in-law a couple of years ago. A top Brazilian chef, Eudes Assis, of Sue Sebastião Restaurante located in Maresias, a beach community on the north shore of São Paulo State, will be spending the month at the … Continue reading
Sustenance for Readers
Good books and good food join hands on Thursday, June 4 when Dispensa, the new Terra Momo run Café, opens in the Princeton Public Library. The Grand Opening Celebration runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event will feature fresh local produce, baking and dough demonstrations, and a book drive to benefit the library’s used book sale … Continue reading
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