Fabulous Beekman Boys’ Homemade Lemonade with Lavender and Vanilla is Amazing

by Melody Kettle


What better way to mark the last days of the best summer ever than with a fabulous lemonade from the Beekman Boys! Tart and sweet with notes of vanilla and lavender this refresher is a thirst quencher and treat for the senses.  The recipe is fairly straightforward, and I’ve made it several times this year with rave reviews each time.
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Fashionable Palate: Sparkling Shiraz on Wine Wednesday

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Happy #WineWednesday.  Today, Sara Lehman is sipping Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparking Shiraz. 

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Tuesday Boozeday: Cocktails at Pig & Prince

by Melody Kettle


Photo Credit: Peter ConwayI started off my birthday weekend celebration with fabulous cocktails at the exciting new Pig and Prince Restaurant and Gastro-Lounge at 1 Lackawana Plaza in Montclair. I had some great booze, saw a lot of good friends and had a festive dinner at the magnificent bar.
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A Chat with Samba Montclair's, Ilson Goncalves

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Samba Montclair: Out on the Town for Home-Style Cooking (via http://www.jerseybites.com)

 Until recently, my idea of Brazilian fare included images of meat—and lots of it. Since I don’t eat red meat, I’ve always considered Brazilian food something that’s probably really great, but just not for me. That all changed one night this summer when I made my first visit to Samba in Montclair…

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Meatless Monday at Rutherford Pancake House

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For vegans, the most unfriendly meal of the day is usually breakfast. Even if the dish is meatless, it’s usually made with eggs, milk or cheese, which vegans eschew. While it’s pretty easy to make tofu scrambles and egg-free pancakes at home, eating out can be pretty tricky. But lucky for us, we have Rutherford Pancake House, which serves both vegan and omnivorous fare, so it’s a perfect place to take family or meet with friends who might still be slightly wary of vegan food.
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Recipe: White Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad

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White Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad (via Downtown Magazine NYC)

This recipe for a lovely light salad is perfect for Spring. It’s a simple but elegant combination of white peaches, fresh mozzarella and prosciutto tossed in a tangy, semi-sweet dressing of lemon, honey and white balsamic vinegar. The saltiness of the prosciutto goes perfectly with the tangy dressing…