It was a tasty month, starting with strawberries (jam and shortcake) and ending with blueberries (jam). I had enjoyed Nomad’s soppressata pizza with a drizzle of honey, so I did the same with this Trader Joe’s uncured pepperoni pizza. Until now I didn’t even like pepperoni, because it was neon orange, harsh, and so greasy. But the higher-quality uncured … Continue reading
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August Best Bites
Even though it was the third hottest August on record (worst one since 1980), I had a great month, culinarily speaking, with some wonderful dinners out and about, including the Wednesday prix fixe at Blue Bottle Café (five fabulous courses for $55), and a preview tasting menu at elements’ new location downtown. I already posted … Continue reading
Updated information for Hopewell Valley Restaurant Week Feb 22-28
The list of participants in Hopewell Valley’s first Restaurant Week has grown, and now includes the restaurants listed below (as of Sunday 2/15). Local restaurants have cooked up some special menus for their first ever restaurant week, so be sure to make a reservation if your plans include a special dinner out! And while you’re … Continue reading
Hopewell Valley Restaurant Week debuts Feb 22-28
It’s hard to miss the fact that Hopewell and the surrounding area has become quite the dining destination. But if you’re playing catch-up when it comes to exploring the delicious options in the area (which includes Pennington), be sure to enjoy a meal or two during Hopewell Valley’s first restaurant week, with special menus on offer … Continue reading
Best Bites: Dinners, Terra Learning Kitchen, Tina Cucina, and winter desserts
I’ve been out quite a bit lately, celebrating my retirement (from my weekday job) and a birthday, plus researching an article I’m working on for Packet Magazine. (If you’ve been wondering where you can order freshly prepared dinners delivered or picked up near you, stay tuned.) What we have here is a mash-up of those meals … Continue reading
Upcoming Fundraisers for Foodies
Thing are gearing up for fall, so be sure to check out these culinary events – each raises funds for a worthy non-profit cause: September 15 charity dinner at the Blue Bottle Café benefits the White Aisle Foundation, fighting melanoma: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:00pm Hors D’oeuvres, Champagne and Silent Auction 6:00pm Dinner Seating Wine … Continue reading
Meringue & Marjolaine
The kid in me loves meringue. This big one, with cocoa in it, is from Whole Foods Market; they often have them in the bakery, and I can see splitting them and topping them with berries for a summer dessert, much like a Pavlova. (Sometimes Rory Philipson at Blue Bottle Cafe in Hopewell has a Pavlova … Continue reading
Bring on the Bubbly!
Here are some great ways to spend New Year’s Eve, plus a pre-New Year’s Eve dinner in Trenton that is part of Patriot’s Week – Dinner with Ben Franklin 12/29 @ 4 p.m. Settimo Cielo, 17 East Front St. Exactly what was Ben Franklin thinking during this historic time? Find out as his story is … Continue reading