It seems that each day brings more troubling news about our food supply. Mind you, we in this country, at least in its more affluent areas, are surrounded by excellent food and food sources. It’s just that you increasingly have to educate yourself, and maybe go out of your way and pay more, to access them. … Continue reading
A POTLUCK AT A SOUP KITCHEN BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Slow Food Central New Jersey and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are holding their second annual Eat Local Meet Local potluck dinner on Friday, May 3, with the goal of bringing together people from all walks of life to share a meal of delicious, local … Continue reading
I had dinner with family recently at Tre Piani, my first visit in a while, I blush to admit. To the left you see a photo (sorry it’s not better) of the entrée that three of the four of us had, lamb from Neptune Farm, an organic farm in south NJ, prepared three ways, roasted (shoulder … Continue reading
You’ll want to purchase advance tickets for this don’t-miss event taking place June 26 and 27! Attendees at the East Coast Food & Wine Festival will sample dishes prepared with locally grown vegetables, fruits, seafood, chicken, meats and more, dished up by some of the most exciting chefs in the State and complimented by award-winning … Continue reading
Kids have to eat really fast from what I hear about school lunches these days. But that’s no reason to eat fast food. Slow Food USA ‘s Time For Lunch campaign is having a national day of action, a big potluck “Eat-In” all over the country on Labor Day, September 7. Local organizers are planning one in Princeton, too. It … Continue reading
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
Boy, was he surprised! Thanks to Jim Weaver (on right), owner of Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village, his beloved maître d’ Giancarlo Squitieri celebrated his birthday with family and friends at the restaurant Saturday night. The staff sneaked us into the upstairs room (the third “piani,” or floor). Giancarlo knew there was a private function … Continue reading
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