Join veteran cookbook author, cooking teacher and new New Jerseyan Allison Fishman as she dishes on shopping, cooking, personalities and everything that has to do with food in the Garden State from SOUP TO NUTS.
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Ramping Up for Spring
When Jersey people refer to ‘ramps,’ they usually mean getting on or off the highway. But at this time of year, ramps are not a traffic subject; they are a food frenzy that can often involve foraging in the woods.
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Harley-Riding Man With a Heart of Gold
When I moved to the suburbs from the city, I dreamed of neighbors welcoming me with bundt cakes and casseroles. Although I waited many months, no bundt cakes or casseroles arrived. I sulked. I pouted. Until the neighbors of my dreams appeared, in a slightly different package than I expected.
...continue reading.Anti-Wrap Rant!
Wraps have become all-American and ubiquitous. But they are a serious misuse of the simple, glorious tortilla.
...continue reading.Spring Fever!
Every March, I head north in anticipation of spring. March is my birthday month, and I find that a weekend away is a nice way to gently wake my insides to the new season ahead.
...continue reading.In Defense of "Home Ec'"
Whenever someone asks me what my favorite food is, I always say the same thing: "Something someone else cooked."
...continue reading.Destination: Buttzville
Last year, about this time, I made a trip out Route 80 to learn more about New Jersey. It was at the end of March—my birthday weekend—a time I like to explore new things.
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At Last! Perfect Pie Crust
Remember the cooking class I taught in Glen Ridge last week? Well, I overestimated how much fruit 36 first graders can eat. As a result, this week my fridge was full of blueberries, apples and strawberries. That much excess fruit means one thing: gotta make pie.
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