Author: Suzanne Zimmer Lowery
Atlantic City’s Surefire Bet
July 16, 2012
Odds are there will only be winners at the 2012 Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, Thursday July 26th through Sunday July 29th. Rub elbows with Tom Colicchio of “Top Chef” fame, Food Network stars Paula Deen, Tyler Florence and Ann Burrell, the Travel Channel’s outrageous eater, Andrew Zimmern, and New Jersey’s own home-boy baker, Buddy Valastro, "The Cake Boss."
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Clambakes to Go!
July 2, 2012
Clambakes--the delectable mix of steamed seafood, potatoes and corn--are almost as American as apple pie and hot dogs. Trouble is, done the traditional way, they're a lot of work. Now here is what in the tech world they call a workaround.
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New Savings to Savor
June 25, 2012
For deep dining discounts, there is a new kid in town. With savored.com, savvy diners can now reserve tables and enjoy discounts up to 30 percent at 24 fine New Jersey restaurants.
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The Mother of All Blueberries
June 18, 2012
A century ago, in 1912, the highbush blueberry was first cultivated for commercial production. Today it is, of course, New Jersey's official state fruit. This delicious Garden State summer staple will be celebrated on June 23 at the 29th Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival, from 10 am to 4 pm in Browns Mills.
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Where Dreams (and Greens) Sprout
June 12, 2012
At Arthur & Friends greenhouses, the disabled grow by growing vegetables hydroponically.
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Cape May Restaurant Week is Now!
June 4, 2012
Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, is not only a Mecca for sunbathers and bird-watchers; it has also become one of the state’s dining hotspots. This week, June 3-10, you can sample Cape May cooking at bargain prices.
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Flippin’ For Burgers at New Farm Market
May 29, 2012
Weather is not the only thing heating up. On June 2, chef Anthony Pino, 42, of Hoboken’s Anthony David’s Gourmet Market, The Dining Room at Anthony David’s, and BIN 14 Trattoria and Wine Bar, will fire up his latest venture, On The FlipSide, a burger shack. The open-air grill will be the centerpiece of the new Hoboken Family Farmers' Market.
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Flying Fish Spreads Its Wings
May 21, 2012
Flying Fish Brewery is about to become a bigger fish. The company will soon move from its original Cherry Hill location to a brand new solar-powered brewery in Somerdale, quadrupling its size and allowing it to become what owner Gene Muller calls “the biggest of the little guys.”
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Princeton Grad Goes POP!
May 8, 2012
While many of us run around, looking for a way to honor Mom this week, Jonathan Lea, 24, already has that in the bag—literally. The 2009 Princeton economics grad has taken a, shall we say, kernel of an idea and turned it into a sweet and salty business.
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The World of Olive Oil—Bigger than You Thought
April 30, 2012
As a cooking instructor, I am often asked, “What kind of oil should I use?” The answer can vary, depending on what you are making and what your health concerns are. But clearly one of the most beloved, and versatile, is olive oil. The differences between particular olive oils can be subtle or striking, depending on where the olives were grown, how the oil was pressed and whether it was infused with herbs or other flavorings.
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