Late again! I know! What can I say? Life happens! Time to share my five favorites from September 2021! ONE Apple Picking at Battleview Orchards We LOVE to go apple picking every fall. Each year,
New Jersey
Lunch at Farinolio in Westfield
A few months ago, my in-laws introduced us to Farinolio, a Tuscan cafe in Westfield, New Jersey. They had ordered in sandwiches from there, and I couldn’t get over how amazing the bread looked. You
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New Jersey
Illuminate Food Delivers
I was recently introduced to a new farm fresh food delivery service called Illuminate Food. I was actually about to buy a box to give it a try when Danielle, the owner, reached out and
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New Jersey
Outdoor Dining at The Fox and Falcon in South Orange
A little over a month ago, the owner of The Fox and Falcon, in South Orange, New Jersey, invited me and a few friends (and fellow bloggers) to have dinner at the restaurant and experience
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New Jersey
Father’s Day Dinner at Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell
Over the last year, E has become OBSESSED with Troon Brewing, a brewery in Hopewell, New Jersey. Unfortunately, it is impossible to get their beer up near where we live. They sell large cans called
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Farmers Market
Spicy Zucchini Pickles
I love a good pickle. In fact, I typically have three to four different kinds in the refrigerator at all times. If there is a new pickle vendor at the farmers market I have to try
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Blueberries
Homemade Blueberry Cherry Jam
As you probably know by reading my blog, I am a HUGE fan of the farmer’s market. See HERE, HERE AND HERE. We go ALL THE TIME. In addition to our weekly trip to the
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Appetizer
Honey Roasted Rosemary Figs
Remember those figs that I picked up from the Clinton Conover Farm Stand down by the shore in Stone Harbor? They were perfectly plump and beautiful! I was struggling with what to do with them, and
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Adventure
Summit Farmers Market Sundays
On Sundays, E and I love to visit the Summit Farmers Market. Summit is located just a few towns over from where we live. The market begins in the middle of April and runs through
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Adventure
Year II Begins at the Community Garden
After a successful year at the South Orange Community Garden last year (see posts here, here and here), I couldn’t wait to get started this year! In fact, I signed up the the day plots became
