Historic Havens of Monmouth County: Laird’s Applejack Brandy
New Jersey has never been short of one-of-a-kind originals, and one of the most historic and well-crafted ones come to us in bottles from a corner in the Scobeyville section of Colts Neck Township. There you will find the home of Laird’s Applejack Brandy. The... Read More
Freehold Teen’s ROTC Experience Molds Leadership Skills
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
Dining Farm-to-Table at ‘Semolina Restaurant’ in Red Bank
With the spirit of the harvest season in our hearts, we headed off to one of the area’s most popular farm-to-table spots, Semolina Restaurant in Red Bank. Semolina is run by brothers Chuck and Tylar Lesbirel who have cultivated a fan club of people... Read More
My Visit to Apple Street Kitchen and Eastmont Orchards
Not only do we get a break from the summer heat as autumn settles in, but we can also enjoy those fall activities that are accompanied by cinnamon and pumpkin-flavored goodies. On this sunny fall day, I decided to really lean into the fall season spirit.... Read More
How to Keep a Positive Attitude During Tough Times
The year 2020 has presented extreme challenges to most people, largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact; natural weather disasters; and a volatile political atmosphere. While it would be easy to sink into a state of despair, it’s... Read More
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