Tree taping fun is under way at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township. Learn all about Maple Sugaring on most Saturdays and Sundays in January and February at 2 p.m.. For more information call 973.635.6629 or visit www.morrisparks.net
Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
A HEART-y Option
Norman Love's (perfect name don't-cha think?) 2010 Valentine's Day Limited Edition Chocolate Heart Box is filled with handcrafted artisanal chocolates.
Heavenly flavors include:
White Chocolate Raspberry, Passion Fruit, Vanilla Latte,Tahitian Caramel,
Cookies 'N' Cream and more..
20-piece box, $50
30-piece box, $65
Friday, January 15, 2010
ENTER, Stage Right
Budding playwrights of all ages ( 1st graders to adults) have an opportunity test their mettle this Spring under the tutelage of practicing theatre artists at the Playwrights Theatre Creative Arts Academy in Madison. Classes will begin in February and are held at Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ. For more information and to register visit www.ptnj.org or call 973-514-1787 X21.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
All the WHITE Stuff
Need help deciding where to go? Ski Vermont reports on everything from the latest snow conditions to resort packages, travel information and special events.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Takin' it Slow
Find out what buzz words like "locavore", "sustainable farming" and "seasonal cuisine" mean at the
the second annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family event on Saturday, January 16, 2010 (snow date: January 23) from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Center in Morristown, NJ. Sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Slow Food in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, the event will bring together many local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sampling and purchasing.
Visitors can purchase seasonal vegetables and fruit, grass-fed and finished beef and pork, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, teas, and prepared foods from local growers and producers while learning about Community Supported Agriculture and how to purchase seasonal farm shares at Genesis Farm in Blairstown, NJ, and Rogowski Farm in Warwick, NY. Participants include Bob-O-Link Dairy and Bakeyard, Valley Shepherd Creamery, Appleridge Farm, Best Fruit Farm, the Health Shoppe, and Arthur & Friends, an entrepreneurial training program for adults with disabilities, which sells locally grown organic hydroponic greens.
Displays about Northern NJ’s agricultural past from The Morris County Historical Society and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm’s interpretive display on early farm life, sustainable farming, and heritage breeds will round out the program.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 12-4 PM (snow date: January 23)
The Cultural Center-300 Mendham Road, Morris Township
For snow closing information, phone 973-326-7645, www.slowfood.org
the second annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family event on Saturday, January 16, 2010 (snow date: January 23) from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Center in Morristown, NJ. Sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Slow Food in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, the event will bring together many local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sampling and purchasing.
Visitors can purchase seasonal vegetables and fruit, grass-fed and finished beef and pork, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, teas, and prepared foods from local growers and producers while learning about Community Supported Agriculture and how to purchase seasonal farm shares at Genesis Farm in Blairstown, NJ, and Rogowski Farm in Warwick, NY. Participants include Bob-O-Link Dairy and Bakeyard, Valley Shepherd Creamery, Appleridge Farm, Best Fruit Farm, the Health Shoppe, and Arthur & Friends, an entrepreneurial training program for adults with disabilities, which sells locally grown organic hydroponic greens.
Displays about Northern NJ’s agricultural past from The Morris County Historical Society and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm’s interpretive display on early farm life, sustainable farming, and heritage breeds will round out the program.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 12-4 PM (snow date: January 23)
The Cultural Center-300 Mendham Road, Morris Township
For snow closing information, phone 973-326-7645, www.slowfood.org
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Egg Nog French Toast
Leftover eggnog? Invite some friends over for brunch and serve up Egg Nog French Toast with Creamy Rum Sauce, a super delicious breakfast treat courtesy of the Food Network.
EGG NOG FRENCH TOAST
4 eggs
1 cup egg nog
2 tablespoons Dark Rum
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 slices cinnamon swirl raisin bread (thick cut)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (1 cup sugar to 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon)
Preparation
In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a wire whip. Add egg nog, rum, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, whip to combine. Heat heavy skillet. Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Soak only as many pieces of bread as you can fit in your griddle at one time. Two batches of six or three batches of four. Add melted butter to the medium hot griddle. Sprinkle each slice of soaked bread with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon sugar and lay sugar side down in the griddle. Sprinkle additional ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon sugar on top of each slice in the griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until French toast is a light golden brown and turn to cook other side. Serve hot with creamy rum sauce or butter and maple syrup.
1 cup egg nog
2 tablespoons Dark Rum
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 slices cinnamon swirl raisin bread (thick cut)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (1 cup sugar to 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon)
Preparation
In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs with a wire whip. Add egg nog, rum, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, whip to combine. Heat heavy skillet. Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Soak only as many pieces of bread as you can fit in your griddle at one time. Two batches of six or three batches of four. Add melted butter to the medium hot griddle. Sprinkle each slice of soaked bread with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon sugar and lay sugar side down in the griddle. Sprinkle additional ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon sugar on top of each slice in the griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until French toast is a light golden brown and turn to cook other side. Serve hot with creamy rum sauce or butter and maple syrup.
CREAMY RUM AUCE
3 tablespoons cream cheese
4 ounces butter
¼ cup syrup
1 tablespoon Dark Rum, Cruzan
Warm cream cheese and butter to room temperature. This can be done in the microwave on ½ power. Add syrup and dark rum. Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve at room temperature.
4 ounces butter
¼ cup syrup
1 tablespoon Dark Rum, Cruzan
Warm cream cheese and butter to room temperature. This can be done in the microwave on ½ power. Add syrup and dark rum. Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve at room temperature.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
All about the Bubbly
What's Your Champagne Personality?
Ultra Luxe or Gotta be Green?
Ultra Luxe
Feeling extravagant? Start the New Year in high style. The Piper Heidsieck gift box comes with a bottle of Red Label champagne and a crystal stiletto flute designed by Christian Louboutin. $500, www.le-rituel.com/Ultra Luxe or Gotta be Green?
Ultra Luxe
Gotta Be Green?
Are you resolving to lead a greener life in 2010? Then
begin by toasting with Pommery POP Earth Champagne. The champagne is produced using sustainable growing methods and is packaged in light weight bottles (reduces weight in transportation) and the labels are made with recycled paper and water soluble inks. And yes, it tastes divine! $55
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