The universal symbol of new life is the egg, and as the earth comes alive in springtime, April is the month we pay the little egg homage. The egg is the single most utilized article of food in so many different varieties of dishes. Certainly, in no other food is there so much concentrated nutrition. …
We are all Irish this month as it marches in and brings us St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th. It’s our great excuse to wear green and to hope for a little luck of the Irish to shine upon us. We also get to enjoy some Irish delicacies. This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s feature Irish …
Imagine cakes that are so delicious, you wish you could carry them with ease everywhere you go. The idea behind tiny, portable cakes came to us courtesy of the innovation of an American by the name of Amelia Simmons during the 19th century in a cookbook called “American Cookery.” The “cupcake” was just a name …
The wedding cake takes center stage during the reception, second to none other than the bride, of course. Brides and grooms today have many options; their cake can reflect their own style, can be brightly frosted and flavored exotically, and can take any form or size they wish. The wedding cake began as a …
This December, true carb-lovers celebrate “Have a Bagel Day!” Who doesn’t love the ooey gooey, chewy characteristics of this beloved bread? What does it take to become a bagel-holic? For most of us, it’s with the first bite. The term “bagels and…” leaves the possibilities limitless of what to put on one. Anything you …
Feeling stressed these days? Burdened by your troubles, the news, life in general? Don’t get yourself twisted in a knot. Break out some dough and twist it into pretzels! It’s therapeutic, it is fun to make, delicious to eat, and is a perfect snack with a stein of beer for an Oktoberfest celebration this month. …
Dessert dumplings are individual-sized pastries filled with fruit. Dumplings are usually baked and topped with a syrupy sauce. The classic dumpling is, of course, made with apples, bountiful with the fall apple harvest, beginning in September. These delicious pastries will become a family favorite (or may be a tradition in your family), and they are …
The tomato, seen growing all over our Garden State, comes in many varieties, shapes and sizes. Their bounty comes to fruition at the end of August and early September, and there are many wonderful dishes that can be prepared with the bright red fruit of the summer. Tomatoes had their origin in the northern area …
Summer barbecues give family and friends a chance to reconnect with each other, nature, and foods that bring together a crowd. Watermelon, hamburgers, corn on the cob and popsicles –they all represent summer, whether in the backyard or down the shore. Another summer staple is beans, a delicious side dish and healthy option all seasons …
Drop everything, and let’s go on a picnic! A shared meal eaten in the open in the great outdoors might be the dictionary definition of “picnic,” but to some of us, its meaning is all about being in a carefree state of mind with an easy approach to living. Dining outdoors with friends heightens our …
