Extra! Extra! Savory Apple Recipes. As promised in Friday’s In The Kitchen column for the Packet, here are a few extra recipes direct from local chefs. First of all, mea culpa, I failed to include my very first chef response, from Jonathan White at Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, who reported, “When we roast a pig in … Continue reading
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Two months of Best Bites
I’ve been terrible about posting, and have missed even my regular Best Bites and Recipe of the Month lately. Maybe it’s our troubling political scene, maybe it’s having only one print deadline a month now, but I’m running out of steam when it comes to food writing although my interest in how we shop, cook, … Continue reading
November is the cruelest month
November is the cruelest month Yes, I know the cruelest month is supposed to be April, but for me it’s November, the month of the time change that plunges us into early darkness. That really cramps my style since I’m not a morning person and not fond of going out when it’s already dark, especially … Continue reading
Welcome to LiLLiPiES
LiLLiPiES (photos below) has just opened in the Princeton Shopping Center and life is all the sweeter for it. Owner Jen Carson has been building her customer base for years, through special orders, farmers markets, and sales to area eateries (listed on her website), and you can learn all about her background in Pat Tanner’s excellent … Continue reading
LiLLiPiES Opens July 1 In the Princeton Shopping Center
The food and dining scene at the Princeton Shopping Center is about to get sweeter. LiLLiPiES Bakery, a longtime fixture and favorite at area farmers’ markets and cafés, will open for business on July 1. Their location is on the Harrison Street side inside the central breezeway across from The Taco Truck. Summer hours will … Continue reading
Dishing Up New Jersey (with bonus recipe)
Dishing Up New Jersey is the title of journalist John Holl’s new release and he’ll be at the Princeton Public Library/Princeton Farmers Market’s Taste of the Market event on Thursday June 2 (11:30am-4:00pm) to discuss and sign copies of the book (you can purchase it there). For the book, Holl scoured the state from top to … 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
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
July in the Farmers Markets
We’re into serious summer season now, and berries and all sorts of other goodies are appearing in the markets. Here’s what’s up at three of our local venues, and remember to bring recyclable bags. The Forrestal Village Farmers Market takes place each Friday, 11:00am-2:00pm, through September 25, except for July 3 when they’re closed. July … Continue reading
Get Fresh on Fridays – Forrestal Village Farmers Market starts June 5
The Forrestal Village Farmers Market opens for their second season on June 5, with Jim Weaver, owner of Tre Piani and Tre Bar, grilling Italian burgers with choose-your-own toppings outside the restaurant where the Market is held. The Market runs each Friday, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, through September 25. The list of vendors is here, and please note … Continue reading