Memorial Day is the official start of summer in northern New Jersey. School may still be in session, and it’s not always pool weather. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and I’m dreaming of summer reading. … [Read more...]
foodie history: Provence, 1970 book review
I wandered into the Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe one afternoon, eagerly anticipating my evening dinner plans at nearby Restaurant Latour. The store specializes in used and rare books, so I headed straight for the food section. … [Read more...]
cravings and the cookbook club
My sweet little town of Maplewood is filled with the perfect combination of urban hip and small-town friendliness. One of its best features is a community willing to come together over just about anything. The love of food is no exception. … [Read more...]