3D Pig Face Shirt Finds Me

by Melody Kettle


Last night, I should have been editing video and writing articles, instead I was goofing-off on Facebook. 

I shared a glorious cured pork photo from Agriturismo Tenuta Montelaura's FaceBook page, then a sidebar ad displayed an attention grabbing T-shirt featuring what appeared to be a 3D pig face.

The unabashed porkophile I am,

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Meatless Monday - Zucchini Tart with Cashew Ricotta

by Dianne Wenz in


September can be a bit of a weird month. The weather can be cool some days and yet hot on others, making it difficult to know what kind of clothes to wear. Skirt and sandals? Boots with tights? September’s bi-polar nature is pretty evident in the produce department at the grocery store, with light yellow summer squash sitting next to hearty butternut squash, and fuzzy peaches perched next to newly ripened pears.
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Samba on ABC Neighborhood Eats

by Melody Kettle


In the event that you didn't catch  Neighborhood Eats on ABC News yesterday, we're sharing the video with you! 

Check out Ilson Goncalves of Samba Montclair as he talks about his inspiration for Samba, and, of course, Bobó de Camarão. I think a few local food bloggers, and a Montclair toffee maker make an appearance as well. ;)

 

For the Bobo de Camarao recipe, click here.


Recipe: Ghirardelli Blood Orange Chocolate Supreme Brownies

by Melody Kettle


There are times in our lives where even hard core foodies must succumb to the simplicity and convenience of packaged brownie mix. Anyone who says its never happened to them is either lying, is Martha Stewart, or has a house full of servants. (yes, that was a subliminal Downton Abbey reference.) But what if you could "cheat" with a box mix yet make the result uniquely your own?
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Cake Boss Coming to Ridgewood

by Melody Kettle


Photo Credit: Carlo's Bake Shop"Cake Boss," Buddy Valastro is opening a second Carlo's Bake Shop in Ridgewood.
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Luce & CulinAriane Bid Adieu to Summer

by Melody Kettle


On Tuesday, September 18 from 6:30 – 10:30, Luce and CulinAriane will collaborate on a  "A Farewell to Summer" Wine Dinner hosted at Luce.

Read more and see the menu on Dining Events.