• yet another chicken recipe

    [Image description] ​With the summer days dwindling down, I want to eat as much New Jersey corn and tomatoes that I can. With that in mind, I went searching for a quick and easy recipe. My go to sites...

  • a summer of seafood

    - - This summer, sea scallops have been holding steady in price at $15.99/lb. Occasionally I’ve seen them on sale at Shop-Rite, Foodtown and Whole Foods for $14.99/lb. Recently I purchased them at Whole...

  • can't get enough of summertime tomatoes

    [Image description] ​Are you finding this year’s crop of Jersey tomatoes exceptional in flavor? I have been purchasing mine at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck and they have been terrific. My favorite...

  • healthy school lunch

    [Image description] For the past few years, I have stopped purchasing any form of turkey or chicken deli meats in favor of making my own. I know this can sound like a lot of work, but hear me out. You...

  • summer entertaining

    - - - On Thursday evening my husband and I hosted dinner for my granddaughter, daughter and her high school friend. This time of year makes cooking for family and friends so enjoyable. My menu of grilled...

  • cross generational dinner

    [Image description] I’ve gotten to know a few of my daughter’s friends over the years, especially a few of her high school friends. This Thursday I asked my daughter, who will be here with our granddaughter,...