Cannoli to Canoodle Over

By Eric Levin - Restaurants - July 11, 2011

A restaurant owner brings an interesting twist to a traditional Italian dessert. more

Offshore Ice Cream

By Eric Levin - Restaurants - June 13, 2011

Cowabunga hand-delivers cones to boats bobbing in Barnegat Bay. more

Baking Burglars

By Drew Anne Scarantino - Lifestyle - June 13, 2011

Two sneaky baking burglars bring grandma's recipes to hungry residents of the Garden State. more

Cupcake-Only Bakeries in NJ

By Julia Lawlor - Restaurants - November 16, 2010

If it seems that cupcake bakeries are popping up everywhere, it's because they are. more

Why the Cupcake Crush?

By Julia Lawlor - Restaurants - November 15, 2010

They’re cute, cheap, varied, and satisfying—so it’s no surprise they’ve gone viral. more

Rolling in Pillsbury Dough

By Jill P. Capuzzo - Restaurants - May 10, 2010

Baker Sue Compton created a dessert called "Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups" and won $1 million dollars...find out how she did it. more

Does Dessert Have a Gender?

By Pat Tanner - Restaurants - May 10, 2010

Some say no, yet most pastry chefs are women. Here’s why. more

Never Too Late

By Sue Guerra - On the Vine - February 19, 2010

My husband (the pastry cook) and I have been thinking of keeping a diary that we will call “Late to the Party”—in recognition of our recent career changes. The diary would be a record of his desserts with my suggested wine pairings.

Did Defendant Stick His Nose In It?

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - July 21, 2008

Hot night. Where is it cool?

In a diner on Broad Avenue in Palisades Park.

Where is it cooler?

Blueberry–Lemon Verbena Pie

Restaurants - February 1, 2008

Cream of the Crop

By Nicole Pensiero - Lifestyle - January 30, 2008