The history of baseball card collecting isn't as innocent as the game the cards are derived from. For a fascinating read, pick up Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became An American Obsession. ...
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Screenings of the film Greetings From the Shore, written and directed by native New Jerseyans and shot in Lavallette, will be held down the Shore this summer....
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A newly restored Count Basie Theatre—now simply called the Basie—has a sizzling summer lineup to accompany its sleek new design. ...
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You probably recognize him from his stint on the celebrated NBC show The Apprentice, but NJ-native Randal Pinkett interests range far beyond television. ...
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The largest summertime balloon festival in North America just happens to take place right here in the Garden State. ...
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Rosie has the latest information on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves....
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Rosie has the latest information on NJ restaurant openings and closings....
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6/11: A Napa vs. Sonoma wine pairing dinner will be held at the Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Rd, Spring Lake Heights; $75. For more information and reservations call 732-449-1800....
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These two Jersey women are participants in VH1’s reality show “You’re Cut Off!,” which documents the lives of nine spoiled young ladies as they undergo an eight-week program to make over their entitled personalities....
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Lemon verbena is a very pungent, lemon-flavored herb that you can use for tea or for baking,” says Mimi Wood, executive chef of The Washington Inn in Cape May. “I grow it in my garden. Our pastry chef, Kathy Pastiu, created this panna cotta for a cooking demonstration. It’s a light dessert, even though it’s made with heavy cream, and the lemon verbena adds a different note to it. Usually panna cotta is vanilla, orange, or plain cream.”...
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When you do decide to head to the beach, consult our 2010 Summer Beach Guide for beach badge prices, parking information and exit numbers (if you don't know them by heart)....
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This week Rosie tells us about Restaurant Latour in Hardyston, Paula at Rigoletto in Weehawken, Kuzina by Sofia in Cherry Hill, the East Coast Food & Wine festival in Pennington, and much more news about NJ restaurants....
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Rosie is here with the latest news on where NJ chefs are manning the stoves....
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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings....
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6/4: A Regional France (Burgundy) dinner will be held at the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Rt 202/206 and Pluckemin Way, Bedminster. The evening features a short cocktail reception followed by a four-course dinner paired with wine. 7:30 PM; $100 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Joanne Carducci at 908-658-9292....
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"This signature dish has been on the menu several years now," says Mimi Wood, executive chef of The Washington Inn in Cape May. "The dish reworks a braised beef and rigatoni that I had done at home. I wanted something more special for the restaurant, so I used lamb and cencioni. It is important when braising any meats to cook them 'low and slow' to ensure the meat is fork tender and juicy."...
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This week Rosie tells us about Race Street Cafe in Frenchtown, D’Oro in Chatham, Chef Kevin Spraga from Rat’s in Hamilton, and much more news about NJ restaurants....
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Stephanie Frith, a New Jersey mom, knows firsthand the difficulties of vacationing with young children. Her Brielle-based company, Coastal Baby Rentals, allows parents to rent baby equipment, so they can travel to the Jersey Shore without the baggage....
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Securing a spot for your grill at the local pool club can be a strange suburban ritual....
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Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings....
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