I am always on the hunt for simple, healthy weeknight dinners. The perfect ones require little to no preparation prior to the moment I arrive home, use ingredients I regularly have on hand, and don’t require major mental energy to work through. If I am shooting for the stars, they are something the entire family will enjoy, at least in part. They usually involve chicken. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
there’s always room for ice cream: best ice cream in New Jersey
Ice cream is the best part of summer. I know I write a lot about seasonal produce, and farm-to-table dining, and all those delicious vegetables, but let’s keep it real. There is no better excuse to eat ice cream then a hot summer day. As if I needed an excuse. It is summer, so I’m going to keep it light this week with a simple roundup of some of the best ice cream shops in the area. … [Read more...]
shop the farmers market like a pro
Summer in the northeast is prime time for Farmers Markets. While they are open and stocked for many of the months in the year, it is summer when they really shine. Bushels of Jersey tomatoes and corn, colorful squash, bountiful fruit — eating the rainbow is never easier. Wandering the stalls on a quiet morning inspires even the most reluctant cook. Luckily, preparation is simple and easy this time of year — all you really need is a good olive oil and salt. Even heat is optional. … [Read more...]
family dinner with dinner: a love story
Family dinner. One of the great challenges of modern parenting. I imagine that caveman parents struggled to find a dinner that satisfied picky eaters and budding vegetarians. It has only gotten harder since those days. We now have dual-career families and longer commutes, and the irresistible force of easier-than-ever food delivery that goes well beyond standard pizza. … [Read more...]
mostly mexican: new jersey restaurant roundup
Warm weather and sunshine calls for tacos. Guacamole, margaritas, and a laid-back vibe are key ingredients for summer dining. Head to a Mexican restaurant, add a warm summer evening, maybe a sunset. Sounds perfect, right? Unfortunately we’re in New Jersey. The taco trend fueling foodie Instagram feeds just hasn’t made it here. It’s unclear why — what’s not to love? They can range from simple to sublime, street food to gourmet. … [Read more...]
summer cocktails and gardens with the drunken botanist
When warm weather strikes, my adult beverage preferences quickly turn to cocktails. I love wine, and I have learned to enjoy beer, but sometimes there is nothing like an ice cold martini to cool you down, literally and figuratively. … [Read more...]
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