Caesars Entertainment presents the fifth annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, which takes place Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28. The culinary portion of this festival will be largely hosted by Food Network celebrity chef Robert Irvine (Restaurant Impossible), and Pat and Gina Neely (Down Home With the Neelys), as well as Rocco DiSpirito (Syndicated Now […]
A Jolt of Spring – Recipe
This post is written by guest blogger Maggie VanDagens Spring’s first harvest, horseradish, bursts from the ground to waken our senses. The teary-eyed run from the house when you cook horseradish yourself. But here in New Jersey, Muirhead Foods produces a horseradish mustard that was an award-winner at the Napa Valley Mustard Contest. Like all […]
Outdoor Dining in Princeton
Spring is finally here, which means people are itching to get outside. Princeton sidewalks will start to fill with shoppers and tourists as the temps heat up. All that walking around works up an appetite, and since there are so many eateries in town, why not stop for some food and beverage? Luckily for us, […]
Benefit Dinner at ONE 53
ONE 53 and Joachim Boekelmann are teaming up to host a fundraiser at the Rocky Hill, NJ restaurant on Thursday, February 28th from 6-9 PM. The charity is the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, which has affected the Boekelmann family personally. There will be a Prix Fixe menu with a choice of two starters, four entrees, and two desserts of […]
Coeur a la Crème Recipe
This post was written by guest blogger Maggie Van Dagens. PREP THE DAY BEFORE. BE SWEET ON VALENTINE’S DAY. Muirhead Foods in Ringoes, NJ makes a sweet and tangy pomegranate sauce that’s a perfect Valentine’s Day topper for salads, chicken and a prepare-ahead dessert in a heart-shaped mold. The dessert was adapted by Barbara Simpson, the […]
The Rocky Hill Inn – The Neighborhood Gastro Pub
The Rocky Hill Inn is under the helm of chef/owner Evan Blomgren. It has evolved into a gastro pub since it’s opening in 2008, which according to its website, refers to a bar and restaurant that serves high end beer and food without pretension. The Rocky Hill Inn is actually a bar, tavern, and fine […]
Princeton Eats – October 2012
The Princeton Public Library once again hosted the Terra Momo series Princeton Eats. Eno Terra Chef Christopher Albrecht was at the helm this month with lots of herbs on hand, and shared a great technique. There was marjoram, thyme, sage, basil, oregano, rosemary, spearmint and more for us to smell. Some of the best tips were: […]
Princeton Eats Series Features Eggplant
The Princeton Public Library played host again for the fantastic cooking series Princeton Eats. Executive Chef Christopher Albrecht brought in several varieties of eggplants from the farmers’ market, and shared some recipes. Albrecht is very charismatic, and a wonderful instructor. I sat there listening to him and was thinking “Here’s a James Beard recognized chef who’s […]
Princeton Eats 2012 – Pt. 2
This month Master Baker Denis Granarolo of Terra Momo Bread Company led the class of the Princeton Eats food series at the The Princeton Public Library. He explained that the bakery is getting back to mostly baking bread, and shared some tips with us. Granorolo uses instant dry yeast to make his dough. It can be […]
Princeton on the Cheap – The Food Edition
This is a follow-up to the post Princeton on the Cheap, which listed free things and good deals in Princeton. This post includes listings of community meals, food events, eateries, and fine dining that are free or offer good value for money. Not included are the abundant places that have menu items under $15, which […]