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Craving Autumn Apples and the Sweet Smell of Spices

When fall brings its brisk chill and the scent of firewood in the air, I crave baking something redolent with spices, especially cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Releasing their scents in a warm oven makes me feel hungry, comfortably cozy, and craving... Read More

Special Events for November 2018

Blessing Bag Pinot’s Pallet Paint Night FRIDAY, NOV. 9, 7 PM PINOT’S PALETTE 12 BROAD ST., RED BANK Channel your inner Picasso, raise a glass and show support for the Blessing Bag Brigade at Pinot’s Pallet paint night. The evening will include light... Read More

ROTC Leader William Dean

Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact the Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More

Let’s Talk About Wild Mushrooms

Mushrooms are possibly the most mysterious of all plants, living on the dead bodies of plants and trees to help in the decaying process by breaking down the dead plants’ material as food. Many species of mushrooms flourish in autumn due to cooler, wetter... Read More

Day Trip to Sleepy Hollow

It is clear to see that the quaint Hudson Valley town of Sleepy Hollow – the setting of the classic Headless Horseman tale by author Washington Irving – has embraced its storied reputation, encouraging guests to visit “where the legend lives.”... Read More

Monmouth County Cemeteries

This month, we will take a walk through some of the area’s oldest and most interesting cemeteries. Some may choose to visit to chase a thrill at this ghostly time of year, but please remember that cemeteries are places of respect and reverence. Cemeteries... Read More

Halloween in 2018

Halloween is just around the corner, and with that comes parades, costumes – and lots of treats! Some children may overindulge for a few days following the long-awaited candy-fest, but for children with food allergies, candy is not an option –... Read More

Special Events for October 2018

SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 11 AM Volleyball Benefit Tournament DRIFTWOOD CABANA CLUB 1485 OCEAN AVE., SEA BRIGHT Driftwood Cabana Club will host its annual Beach Volleyball Tournament to benefit CPC Behavioral Healthcare’s Addiction Recovery Program. (The program... Read More

Saving With Cindy: Meet Cindy Livesey

Contributing columnist Cindy Livesey will share her two cents on ways to save money, aimed at the cost-conscious consumer and those looking to live a ‘richer’ life. Cindy has appeared on The Rachel Ray Show, authored a new book “Living Rich With... Read More

Café Loret

Much has been written over the years about culinary master Dennis Foy. He has been credited with being a driving force in the farm-to-table cuisine movement, and his string of incredibly successful restaurants includes The Tarragon Tree in Chatham, Dennis... Read More