TOP FIVE CULINARY GIFTS FOR MOM THIS MOTHER'S DAY

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


Don’t forget, or you’ll never live it down- Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Break out of the ordinary this year and really make the moms in your life feel special and appreciated. Whether its your mom, stepmom, the mother of your kids, or another special lady who made you who you are today- she’ll love any or all of these top five.  

Photo Credit - Mediterranean Diet 

  1. Brunch - Surprise mom this mother’s day with a proper brunch. Treat her to Nordic Eggs Benedict- just butter and toast a round of hearty bread, top with a poached egg, some curls of smoked salmon or gravlax, and a generous swathe of hollandaise sauce, chives and bacon optional.
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Mother's Day Plans? Take the Poll!

by Melody Kettle


Take our Mother's Day Poll. And remember - - honesty is the best policy.



SPRING THAW

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


Even though we haven't had much of a winter here, I still can't wait for the warmer, longer days that May brings. The warmer weather and sunshine just make you want to fire up the grill and eat dinner on the patio. Though its not quite that warm yet- we can still get into a sunnier state of mind with bright spring flavors and fresh produce.

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Ingredients Matter at Elevation Burger in Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Save the barbeque grill for brisket and ribs and head over to Elevation for burgers this summer - besides the clean-up is a whole lot easier!

It’s been almost three years since Elevation Burger opened on the corner of Bloomfield Ave at North Fullerton and surprisingly locals can still be heard exclaiming “I wish I knew about this place earlier” even today. Several things set Elevation Burger apart from all of the other burger joints in the region, at least two of those reasons are going leave you wondering why you haven’t been visited in a while.

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NICO Kitchen + Bar at NJPAC in Newark

by Melody Kettle in


The DePersio family is bringing their family recipe for success to Newark!

Mr. Hot and I recently had the pleasure of dining at NICO Bar + Kitchen located at the NJPAC on what may be the most picturesque corner in Newark. 

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Top Five Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Around Montclair and Margarita Recipe

by Elizabeth Palmer Starnes


Divorced Eggs at Eddie's in Nuevo VallartaThis year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday- lucky us!  All the more reason to celebrate big, with delicious Mexican food, drinks, and traditions. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16th- not even close!).  It’s actually the celebration of the Mexican army’s victory over French forces on May 5th, 1862, and also an all around celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. Whatever you decide to celebrate this Saturday, you’ll have lots of options around Montclair.
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