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.

Hot night. Where is it cool?

In a diner on Broad Avenue in Palisades Park.

Where is it cooler?

Our friends over at Baristanet.com have been going gaga about the “near celebrity-status” toffee and cheesecake made by Montclair healthy eating guru Nicky Mesiah.