
LET’S DISH! Let’s Talk About Butternut Squash
Thanksgiving places turkey as the main entrée to your table every year, but often it’s the delectable side dishes that really make the grand feast delicious. It’s true that the turkey takes a lot of preparation, so focus on somewhat simpler-to-prepare... Read More

Asbury Kitchen by David Burke Opens to Fanfare in the Face of Pandemic
It has been a hard year for restaurants, but the news is getting better. One of phoenixes of the culinary clan is the internationally acclaimed Chef David Burke, who courageously opened his new Asbury Kitchen in the face of the pandemic, and boy, are... Read More

A Walk Among the Tombstones, Part 3
Historic Havens is honored once again to welcome our tour guide Beth Woolley as we take our annual Walk Among the Tombstones. Woolley and her husband, Peter, are the owners of Peaceable Kingdom monuments, and in her 40-year career, Beth toured cemeteries... Read More

Middletown Teen Gives Advice to Younger Students as He Looks Ahead to Career
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

How to Safely Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Halloween in 2020 is likely to be more of a trick than a treat because of the pandemic, and the scariest part will be the fear of catching COVID-19. But no one wants to deprive children (and adults!) of the fun, especially in a year where fun socializing... Read More

My Visit to the Henry Hudson Trail and Oak Hill Farms
In the months upon months of being cooped up in my house, walking aimlessly about and checking the fridge consistently just to see if anything had changed, I recently made a conscious effort to get out and be mildly productive (while being safe). Not... Read More

LET’S DISH! Let’s Talk About Pumpkins
Happy Halloween! If you have visions of orange pumpkins dancing in your head, it’s a good bet you associate Halloween with this particular squash. Pumpkins and squash have long been revered for their unusual and eye-catching appearance. They are characterized... Read More

Revisiting Via Avanti for an Outdoor Italian Dining Experience
Over the last few months, I have learned that New Jersey is not short on diners. What we need are more tables. We diners are eagerly waiting to get back inside. We started off by visiting a restaurant that didn’t take reservations and upon arriving... Read More

Holmdel Girl Scout Senior Making a Difference for Shelter Animals
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

My Visit to My Dog’s Favorite Places
There for you when you get home, with a tail wagging. An overwhelming day that is turned joyous when kisses and cuddles from your furry friends ensue. Through quarantine, our pets have been there for the long days of walking around the house aimlessly,... Read More