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Behold NJ Cheese

This year I used all New Jersey cheeses for my cheese trays on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  These five cheeses got rave reviews; each one had something special to offer.  Even that little mouse on the Cherry Grove Brie in the upper left was excited!  (The sixth, in the bowl, was my homemade ricotta. I … Continue reading

Holiday Gifts for Foodies

What to get that foodie friend of yours…here are some quick ideas that landed in my Inbox: Got a barbecue fanatic in the family? Maybe it’s time for a home smoker. At left you see a Bradley Smoker.  They run $399 to $599. They’re electric, they use specialized wood, and there’s no actual smoke, tar, … Continue reading