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This is Jean Edwards Cellars’ flagship wine and it’s simply delectable. In the glass, it’s deep ruby and offers ripe cherry aromas laced with mocha, pumpkin pie spice and tobacco. In the mouth, it’s medium to full-bodied with chocolate-covered cherry flavors with earthy, plummy notes – wow, just wow. The finish is medium in length […]
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Craft cocktails are all the rage and I’ve been experimenting with small batch liquors and various aromatics for a couple years now. Last week, I was approached about publishing some cocktail recipes and this one seemed to be tailor-made for me! The drink was created by Ian Hardie of Huckleberry Bar in Brooklyn. Caorunn is […]
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I’ve been roasting vegetables every Sunday this winter to use for various meals during the week. While I have favorites, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and beets, cauliflower is also delicious roasted, as I’ve come to find out recently. The wet ‘rub’ below can be altered to suit your own personal tastes. Ingredients: 1 medium head […]
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There’s the constant debate of white or red clam chowder. For me, there’s no contest that white, thick, velvety New England-style chowder is where it’s at. Ingredients: 6 bacon slices, chopped 1 1/2 large onions, chopped 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes(2 large), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 3 10-ounce […]
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Crystal Springs Resort has activities for the entire family this Easter, with Easter brunch and dinner being served at resort restaurants. Kids can also take part in Easter Egg Hunts at Minerals Resort & Spa at 11am and Grand Cascades Lodge at 12pm (free for hotel guests and brunch attendees). The Easter Bunny will appear at the day’s events. Emerald Ballroom at […]
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The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE) is serving up a tasty fundraiser this spring with its first-ever Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 11 at 7 pm at the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair (200 Cooper Avenue). The culinary competition benefiting Montclair Public Schools will feature tastings of dozens of chili recipes created by area […]
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With our winter seemingly lasting extra long this year, when an offer to taste a rosé came about, I couldn’t resist. In the glass, the color is festive and bright pink. The nose is of intense red berry and cherry aromas. The bright fruity aromas continue on the palate. There’s good acidity and minerality with […]
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I just can’t help myself when I see Meyer lemons in the grocery store – I need to get them! Does it matter I had no plans to bake last weekend? No! I went ahead and bought a big bag of the bright yellow, juicy and sweet lemons. While I would typically go for my […]
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This outstanding wine by Matthiasson is light straw color in the glass. While it’s a blend, there is a lot of Sauvignon Blanc personality on the nose: citrus and grassy aromas with some tropical notes. In the mouth, this wine literally mad me smile, it’s simply delicious. Juicy Meyer lemon, pineapple and ripe tropical fruit […]
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Liberty House in Jersey City and The Ryland In in Whitehouse Station will each host Easter egg hunts sponsored by H.U.G.. Every year, 10% of each of the restaurants top three producing tables is donated to programs that give back to our community. Part of this is hosting the annual Easter egg hunt at Liberty […]
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