Rainbeau Ridge, Striving for Sustainability

Lest we forget, there is a Slow Food Convivia (chapter) on the campus at Princeton University.  They are hosting a talk about sustainable farming on Tuesday night (details below), and sent me the following information: Rainbeau Ridge Organic Farm in Bedford Hills, NY prides itself on helping people make the connection — to nature, food, … Continue reading →

Tostadas al Pastor

I couldn’t resist putting a little extra effort into setting up this shot of the yummy tostadas (a flat crispy taco) al pastor I’d brought home from El Sabor Mexicano in the Princeton Shopping Center the other day.  They come with rice and beans, plus I had an order of guacamole, so it all made up quite a … Continue reading →

Summer rolls and Wegmans Shout-Out

I often end up at Wegmans Market in Nassau Park well past lunchtime on the weekend, not having had any lunch.  The press of errands to do, coupled with the knowledge that once home again I will need to spend a good chunk of time writing an article, fuels me until I come to the sudden … Continue reading →

Israeli Cuisine at Mediterra

Mediterra restaurant in downtown Princeton has finally, to the relief of many, reopened.  They closed down in January for some necessary work in connection with the Hulfish North construction project going on behind them.  But, hey, the owners thought, it’s time to update the premises anyway, so the work went on for, I think, nearly … Continue reading →

Naturally Nic’s

Move over Walkers.  And all other mass-produced shortbreads.  Who knew that shortbread could be such a tender treat?  Surely not I, at least not until I tasted Nicole Bergman’s sweet little squares of all natural shortbread.  Right now she makes two flavors, lavender and rosemary. Both are sublime. These pretties would be a great treat … Continue reading →

Easter Brunch or Dinner

If you’re not into cooking for Easter on April 12, here are some dining out ideas at some of the area’s finest restaurants. Tre Piani,  at Forrestal Village in Plainsboro, is open for Easter (and Mother’s Day on May 10) from 11am to 4pm, $49 per adult ($14.99 for kids up to 12, free for 6 … Continue reading →

Temptation

It’s just not fair.  I must resist temptation day and night it seems.  These beauties are in our little Cafe, the “Genomics Cafe,” on Princeton’s campus where I toil each weekday (I don’t work in the Cafe, but in an office nearby).  Anyway, I’m proud to say I’ve yet to have one.  Our little spot … Continue reading →

Prairie Pot Roast

I was ogling the meats in the Whole Foods butcher case a while back, and noticed they had Bison pot roast on sale.  It may have been called “chuck” and not pot roast, I can’t really remember, but it was quite reasonably priced, I thought (maybe $4.99 a pound?), so I bought a small one. … Continue reading →

Darling Dumplings

Every culture seems to have its version of dumplings, but for me it’s all about the Chinese repertoire, which is extensive.  It started, for me, with potstickers.  It was love at first bite, lo those many years ago – so many that I’m not quite sure where or when that was. But I also enjoy … Continue reading →