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Plum again
To me, fall means it is time to make Joan Nathan’s delicious plum pie. It’s a tart to most of us, and I have added almonds to the topping, as you see here. I often make a double batch of the crust and...
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I must be the only person I know who isn’t nuts about fresh tuna. And I don’t know why, because this tuna was delicious. I guess I got sidetracked by salmon, cod, halibut, and, many years ago,...
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Maple Candy
Yes, more sweets. This was a gift from a someone at the office (who is no longer at Princeton, and sorely missed!). She’s in Canada now, and dropped this off during a recent visit. I haven’t had maple...
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Sometimes I make a point of trying something I think I don’t like. Okra is a good example. When I was young, my Armenian grandmother stewed okra from the garden in various ways, and I hated them all...
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Fluke
I am never disappointed at MoC MoC on Tulane Street in Princeton. This was the fluke appetizer (Usuzukuri), lovely and glistening fresh on a glass plate. My friend enjoyed their special pancake with...
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Veal
I love stuffed, roasted breast of veal, and made this last October, but never got around to posting about it. I’d included the veal in a cheese order from Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, and had it in...
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Retro Atomic Sci-Fi Kitchen
NJ Spice:I’ve been enjoying the unusual art and design posts of SheWalksSoftly for a few months now, and wanted to share this one with you since it’s culinary-related. Fabulous kitchen design and be...
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Jerk has its day at Little Island Cuisine
Little Island saltfish fritters Jamaican jerk places have been popping up in the last couple of years, but for some reason I’ve only recently realized that! One such is the endearing Little Island...
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A Rosh Hashanah Recipe
Meeting someone just once can leave an indelible impression. Such was the case when Joan Nathan appeared at Wegmans in Nassau Park in 2000. I interviewed her by phone before her appearance for an...
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Thanksgiving Pre-Game and The Suppers Programs
There are things you can do ahead of time to prepare for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners (besides make reservations at a restaurant!). Some of these things involve the food itself – scroll down...
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Storm Food for Snowmageddon
Twitter is aflutter with amusing tweets about stocking up with groceries for the coming storm. Are you ready for Snowmageddon? What are your favorite things to eat or drink during a blizzard? (Don’t...
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Happy 4th of July to all!
Enjoy your holiday and remember that the Montgomery and West Windsor Farmers Markets will be open. Continue reading →
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November 5 Taste of Italy at Tre Piani benefits Senior Care Ministry
A recent email from Jim Weaver of Tre Piani – they’re open on Thanksgiving this year! – also mentioned a lovely fundraiser taking place there on November 5. “FYI I am going over the top on this one! It...
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Annual Wassailing Party at Terhune on January 24
Sometimes it’s just a lot of fun to make a racket, especially for a family outing. If you’re in the mood, Terhune Orchards will host its annual Wassailing Party on Sunday January 24, from 1-4 p.m....
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January Best Bites
I found plenty to occupy myself with while we waited for winter snows to arrive. And when they finally did, in the Blizzard of 2016 (so far), I had plenty of victuals to see me through. But that’s...
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Winter Farmers Markets Coming Right Up
Our two Princeton area markets are coming up soon: The West Windsor Community Farmers Market‘s February date is Saturday, February 13, at the Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road in West Windsor,...
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March Recipe Of The Month-Sour Cream Cardamom Cherry Cake
This all started because I had some pricey “European Style” sour cream from the Whole Earth Center to use up. It was just too good to waste. So I googled, and found a recipe on food52.com for Sour...
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West Windsor Community Farmers Market prepares for fifth indoor market
Join The West Windsor Community Farmers Market as they wrap up a successful indoor farmers market season! The fifth of five indoor markets will be held on Saturday, April 9 at Windsor Athletic Club at...
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March Best Bites
I didn’t cook so much in March for some reason, so relied on Lucy’s and Trader Joe’s to fill in the gaps at home. Sometimes I’d just buy vegetables to go with soups and purchased entrées, and that...
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Cinco de Mayo
Let’s just cut straight to the margaritas. Sure, it would be nice if you made (or ordered) some crunchy fish tacos, fruity tacos al pastor, or rich chicken enchiladas (maybe Suiza style?) to celebrate...
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