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
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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
A Tre Piani special for the week of July 4th, and more….
The great offer here is from Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village! Visit their website for details and reservations, or call them at 609-452-1515. Their annual grilling class on Thursday July 25, 6:30-9:30 pm, is filling up fast. They will be cooking an entire menu including salads, appetizers, sides, main dishes and even a dessert, all on … Continue reading
Sweets for your Sweetie
I’ll get to this Muirhead Pomegranat Syrup in a bit, but first some Valentine Day’s specials in local places: There is a Valentine’s Day market inside the Princeton Public Library on the 14th, see http://www.princetonfarmersmarket.com for details, there will be sweet treats, crafts, and other gifts, plus the usual produce, cheese, breads, eggs, etc. Rat’s Restaurant … Continue reading
Visions of Sugar Plums
The Winter Collection of artisan chocolates from Donna & Company reads like a dream: Pumpkin Caramel, Tiramasu, Cranberry Orange, Vanilla Honey, Egg Nog. Five perfect, hand-made pieces are packaged in a red gift box with magnetic ribbon closure. Other options include a 6-inch chocolate wreath with molded ribbon, pinecones and holly details (and more), or … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day and More
There are lots of special events, before, during, and after Valentine’s Day; here is some of what has arrived in my Inbox lately. On February 10, 11:00am-5:00pm, the Princeton Farmers Market with both farmers and crafters participating will be in the community room of the Princeton Public Library. Info at 609-356-0558. Taste of Crete, in Hillsborough, … Continue reading
PAR-TAY!
So many things beckon to us during the holidays season, how will you choose? Rat’s has special holiday season happy hours – Now I ask you, where else can you find that Canadian speciality, poutine, around here?! (And of course they’re doing New Year’s Eve.) A Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner is being served at … Continue reading
Chef Challenge at Mrs. G’s
Mrs. G’s Appliances’s First Annual Chef Challenge to benefit The United Way takes place Thursday (June 25), 5:30pm, at their Route 1 showroom. That’s part of said showroom you see at left, sadly, not my kitchen! My colleague Pat Tanner, one of the contest judges, previewed this event earlier this month in our Packet In The Kitchen … Continue reading