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Going Italian
I don’t hail from a culture known for its culinary prowess, like Italy for instance. I am one part Irish and one part German. Trust me — no one has ever asked me for my Irish soda bread recipe or my Old World sauerbraten. But all around me this summer, people are trading basil and Roma [...]
Read MoreA South Jersey Field of Dreams
Did you ever have a dream that you shared with your best friend? And what did you do when your best friend said “let’s do it.” In Bruce Morrison’s case, it meant he and his best friend Art Reale were going to own a winery. Both summer residents of Sea Isle City in Cape May County, [...]
Brown Rice Mushroom Risotto
Serves 6 to 8 Brown rice takes more time to cook, but it is more nutritious and makes a delicious, earthy dish with the mushrooms. INGREDIENTS: • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided • 12 to 16 oz. Coarsely chopped mushrooms, a combination of varieties, if possible • 2 Cloves garlic, minced • 4 Green onions, [...]
Turning to turnips
A common root vegetable just like beets, turnips can be chopped and eaten raw but most recipes call for cooked and mashed turnips that can be folded into soups and stews. Available all year, cooks should look for brightly colored turnips with creamy-looking bulbs and a violet-hued ring around the tops. Baby turnips might not [...]
Read MoreValenzano Winery looking for candidates to benefactor of fundraiser
Valenzano Winery will be seeking submissions for the benefactor of our 2011 Christmas Celebration & Fundraiser. You need to write a letter about a person or family that you know (or may be aware of) that could use some help during the holiday season. A panel from Valenzano Winery will review all submissions and select [...]
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How to… Crack a Crab
Whether you’re a landlubber or seafood aficionado, there is a right way to crack a crab so that you yield the most meat for your effort. We asked veteran seafood guy Tony Vitale, owner of Vitale’s Seafood in Hammonton, to show us his technique. Do try this at home. Storage: If you want to keep [...]
Read MoreHere’s the beef
A family-owned sustainable Medford farm is a veritable happy place for livestock, which in turn makes for healthier, tastier meat By Sandra Pilla Imagine, if you can, an existence completely devoid of stress. No one hassling you. No worrying about how you’re going to make the mortgage payment, or where your next meal is coming [...]