Coconut Dragons For St. George's Day

by Melody Kettle


It’s Saint George’s Day! And to most people that respond with a blank stare that connotes “so what” until they are reminded of St George and the Dragon.  Then images of knights and dragons, of ladies in waiting and castles, of noble steeds and regal crowns come to mind; oh what a glorious feast! But what’s the real story.
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Indigo Returns to the Montclair Restaurant Scene

by Melody Kettle


Lance Knowling brings Indigo back to Montclair.

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Panzano, Tuscany, Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Two new Italian spots move into Montclair!

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Eat a Dirty Worm and Donate

by Melody Kettle


Photo courtesy of Cupcakes by CarouselCupcakes by Carousel, the new sweet shop at 25 Church St., will be donating 10% of every Dirty Worm cupcake sold on Sunday, April 22.  The Montclair location will be donating to the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. The other Cupcakes by Carousel locations will be making the donation to the James A. McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff, NJ.

As Hot From The Kettle reported earlier, Cupcakes by Carousel opened their third NJ location last month.


Top Five List: Condiments

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


Photo Credit: http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/sriracha.htmThese five condiments will become a valued part of your culinary repertoire - I promise you’ll find yourself reaching for them again and again this spring and summer.  They all serve multiple functions in your kitchen, giving you the most mileage for your spending and the most flavor for your fridge space.

  1. Sriracha – This has become a bit of an addiction for me, I want to put it on nearly everything. Made from sun-ripened chilies, Sriracha packs quite a punch, and if you over sauce your plate it might make you cry, but a modest amount adds a layer of heat and an earthy spiciness.
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Homemade Italian Specialities at Cucina 98 in Montclair

by Melody Kettle


At Cucina 98, Mama makes fresh raviloi every Saturday morning!

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