I’ve been meaning to get back to this topic, continuing from my March 5 post. Chez Alice Catering Company owner Kelly Hamdan had talked to me about wedding trends at her recent open house, and I wanted to give you a summary. Green weddings (and other types of events) are in. Couples want to honor the environment, whether … Continue reading
Cheater’s Baklava
Thought I’d share the recipe for the baklava I took to the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill when I spoke there last week. If you have avoided making this because of having to butter all those sheets of phyllo, have I got a solution for you. Don’t do it. Try my easy method below, … Continue reading
Sacrebleu!
Give me a break! I know food has become more politically charged than ever before, especially with all the agitating some of us (ahem!) are doing on our national food issues, school lunches, etc. But it does seem absurd to me that the U.S. wanted to raise the tariff starting today on Roquefort cheese as a way to … Continue reading
Veggie Victory at the White House!
Slow Foodies rejoice! We finally have an in-your-face vegetable garden at the White House, thanks to the Obamas. It did this heart good to see Michelle out there digging away with the obligatory gaggle of kids from a local school, setting an example for all of us. I dare to hope this really does signal a … Continue reading
Fight Hunger With Taste on April 20(and an insider’s discount)
I worked for many years as an organizer of Princeton’s Taste of the Nation, the hunger relief fundraiser, even chairing the event twice. I’m retired from the Committee now, but am still a big supporter – and they always need volunteers on the organizing committee, so step right up. As always, 100 percent of the … Continue reading
Sizzle in South Jersey
You’ve got to admire the way chefs in the southern part of our state have banded together to promote their culinary offerings. Check out the website of South Jersey Hot Chefs at http://www.sjhotchefs.com. The place is a hotbed of tasty activity! I love the southern part of our state. It is more relaxed, full of … Continue reading
A Full Plate
I am duty-bound to promote my own March 18 (8:00pm) talk at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill. This is special for me, because my mother was a devoted patron of this library, mere blocks from her home, for many years. (And I am definitely a book-aholic myself!) My talk is titled “A Full … Continue reading
Baaaa
I’m scooping myself here, for my upcoming March 13 In The Kitchen column for the Princeton Packet about Shepherd’s Pie. Which, by the way, is made with lamb, while Cottage Pie is made with beef. I never knew. But I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of my own recent efforts. I didn’t pipe on the mashed … Continue reading
Terra Burdigala at Eno Terra
We splurged. When I got an email from Eno Terra restaurant in Kingston touting their recent wine dinner featuring the French region of Bordeaux and the wines of Terra Burdigala, I couldn’t resist. I forwarded it to a couple of friends (including fellow Centraljersey blogger Carolyn Edelmann), with this note: Are we rich yet? Ha. … Continue reading
Hold That Thought! (Muffins)
So many people have remarked on my recent Princeton Packet “In The Kitchen” column on muffins, telling me which of the five recipes I included they plan to make. So far, the savory Fat Jack muffins are ahead (so we like our bacon and cheese, do we?), but I’ve had a few “votes” for the very … Continue reading
NJ SPICE 