I grew up in New Jersey and most of my life was structured a great deal around the awesome diners that Jersey is famous for. Celebrating birthdays, First Holy Communion, graduations, Easter Sunday, funeral breakfasts, wedding anniversaries… then as a teenager, middle of the night pig-outs after concerts or dancing

It’s that time of the year, before the Lenten fasting begins! ‘Fat Tuesday’ is the one day of hoopla before ‘serious reflection’ of Lent. The marvelous colors, food, and party time feeling is much needed in this last stretch of winter. My friends, Kim and Scott Smith, owners of the

This past years cookie making and sales were better then ever, I’m so happy to make so many other people happy. I had this really adorable tea pot timer for years and years. Each batch of Ginger Molly cookies gets eight minutes. Well, it took me four batches of them

My framer and great friend, Donna Heideman, and friend, pastel painter, Sally Hall, and I used to take the ride out to Paoli to visit the ‘Artisan Art Gallery’ often. Fantastic art and a great little restaurant was an ideal day out for us. It has taken some time for

Always on the alert for things that have no cholesterol, I have rediscovered the rutabaga. The first time I had it was on Thanksgiving. It was boiled, mashed with butter & salt, and covered with turkey gravy! (It’s a cross of a turnip and a cabbage.) It was terrific. Now I’ve

Here is one of the quickest, really good for you, easy to make dishes you will find this summer! I put it together for me in my ongoing effort to be healthy and get soluble fiber into my diet. I got my cholesterol way down with no drugs at all. This

I often go to Sjolinds (pronounced shoe-lins) when I want to treat myself. When I saw this Torte on its pedestal it was such a work of art I just had to share it! Potatoes, ham, cheese, spinach, eggs and caramelized onions make up these lovely layers. Also there are

I have a pet turtle but most of my friends have dogs and or cats. I went into Tractor Supply Company because I like checking out the live baby ducks & chicks they have for sale (I’d love a pet duck but my landlord would have a cow!). I noticed that

When it’s hot like it has been, you don’t even want to make a slice of toast, never mind turn the oven on to bake something. But to live without dessert? Unheard of! You’ll love this recipe… you ‘bake’ it in the freezer! You will need: 9’’ x 13” pan

It is true that I’d willingly make a road trip for a great cup of coffee. If there is tasty food involved, all the better. I’m counting my lucky stars the cutest little coffee shop is one, walk-able, block up the road from me! The Wildwood Café (218 Forrest St.