Category Archives: Shopping
Shopping in South Jersey
Please pass the taste makers
Artful and unexpected, these tiny treasures will spice up your holiday table — as well as the meal upon it. Zaine set, available at Crate & Barrel; www.crateandbarrel.com, $19.95
Read MoreThe Jersey Tomato Project
By Janet Leonardi Fame can be fleeting; just ask the Jersey tomato. Renowned nationwide, it was long held in the same high regard as juicy Florida oranges and sweet Georgia peaches. But times change and so can the lip-smacking tangy taste of a just-plucked-from-the-vine tomato. Sadly, Jersey tomatoes began losing their legendary luscious luster in [...]
Read MoreGone to Market: Olives on the Loose
Looking for a casual appetizer that requires little preparation? Think olive tray. Area grocery stores and gourmet food shops offer an array of bulk olives perfect for scooping and plating. (No food know-how needed.) These are a few tasty varieties. Maddalena: Also known as the Alfonso olive , this beauty is a product of Chile. [...]
Read MoreMinding the Store
Grocery retailers take a scientific approach to shopping Story by Eric Herr Walk into any supermarket and chances are you’ll immediately see a wide array of fresh fruits, veggies, greens and other produce, along with freshly cut flowers and baked goods. While there may be some slight variations, the typical supermarket floor plan configuration has [...]
Peaches aplenty
With its explosion of sweet juice and delicious flavor, nothing sums up summer quite like a perfectly ripe peach. Luckily, South Jersey has plenty of orchards including Sun Valley in Swedesboro, one of our favorites. August is Jersey Peach Month and the fruit is as plentiful as peach-related events. Celebrate summer’s fairest fruit by making [...]
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