Jersey Farms Make Fall Fun
October usually boasts warm days and cool nights. As the leaves change colors, one of the best past-times is to visit one of the many...
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Helen Lawler
Oct 142 min read
Red Cabbage is Fall Favorite
Want to celebrate Octoberfest right at home? It's easy! Make some spaetzle noodles, a little fried schnitzel and braised red cabbage....
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Tracy Redling
Sep 203 min read
Clams on the Grill: Hold on the Flavors of Summer a Bit Longer
Seafood was very much a staple cuisine in my home when I was growing up. As soon as the stockpots began overtaking our kitchen counter, I...
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Helen Lawler
Sep 92 min read
September is Perfect for Outdoors
Something is always sad about August and the end of the summer season. As Don Henley sings in The Boys of Summer, "summer is out of reach".
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Helen Lawler
Jul 151 min read
Restaurant Serenade C'est Magnifique
Located in Chatham Borough, Restaurant Serenade offers a French flair for a magnificent dining experience. As you walk in the door an...
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Helen Lawler
Jun 61 min read
"Old World" Cooking is Dining Excellence
Il Mondo Vecchio has been a fixture in Madison, NJ for decades. Part of the charm of this long-time favorite is the quality of...
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Tracy Redling
Jun 62 min read
Steak Dinner with Simplicity of Tuscany
Several years ago, my dear friend Sue’s mom, Elvira stopped by our home for a visit. It was one of those sweltering, hot summer days and...
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Helen Lawler
May 92 min read
Fair and Festival Season is Here!
When we think of the nice weather, we want to go out and enjoy it. Oftentimes, we are at a loss for ideas. Or, our budget is limited. An...
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Tracy Redling
Apr 195 min read
The Art of the Dinner Party
My mom always says, “make sure your table is set so your guests know you were expecting them.” Growing up in the 70s and 80s people had...
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Tracy Redling
Mar 172 min read
You Can't Go Wrong with the Irish!
Growing up in northern New Jersey, just about everyone I knew was either all Italian, all Irish or half of each. Even though I relate...
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Tracy Redling
Feb 133 min read
A Dish You Will "Love" This Valentine's
I have always loved Valentine’s Day. My mother would cut out red construction paper hearts and tape them to our front door. As my sister,...
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Helen Lawler
Feb 122 min read
Toca Vez Is A "Touch" of Exceptional
Themed as a Mexican Steakhouse, the newest hotspot in New Jersey is in Basking Ridge. Formulated with an eclectic mix of bold, beautiful,...
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Helen Lawler
Jan 162 min read
Let's Do Brunch Jersey Style!
Breakfast on a typical day is uneventful. Rushing to work, school or errands often overshadows the first meal of the day. That's why...
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Helen Lawler
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Red Horse is Foodie Passion
The name "David Burke" is synonymous with style, great food and creativity. The ecletic and creative chef is known for his numerous awards,
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Tracy Redling
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Who Needs Seven Fishes Anyway?
Once we turn the calendars and find ourselves in the month of December, conversations among the Italian American community always seem to...
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Tracy Redling
Nov 12, 20233 min read
Thanksgiving is Perfect for Nanny's Stuffing
As far as holidays go, Thanksgiving is really the best. It’s all about food. And being thankful, of course. But it’s just one day. Our...
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Helen Lawler
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays without much fanfare. It has become the warm up to year-end holidays. With that, it is often...
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Tracy Redling
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Fall Means All Things Pumpkin
Over the past several years there seems to be an increasing popularity in all things pumpkin.
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