Meatless Monday - Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies

by Dianne Wenz in ,

This festive twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie is sure to please your friends and family this holiday season. I made a giant batch of them last weekend when Team Hot From the Kettle baked up holiday treats at Williams Sonoma and they were eaten in record time!
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Thursday Herbday : Herbes De Provence

by Melody Kettle

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs typical of the Provence region of Southern France. 

The standard mixture typically contains savory, fennel, basil, and thyme. Lavender flowers are often found in mixtures sold in the United States. Lavender is not found in the original French version, but as Americans associate lavender fields with Provence liberty is taken to create a unique North American blend.

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Elizabeth Palmer's Chocolate Toffee Pecan Brittle Recipe

by Melody Kettle

This past weekend, Team Hot From The Kettle visited Williams-Sonoma in Upper Montclair NJ for a “Holiday Sweets and Treats” demonstration. Dianne Wenz made some spectacular cookies, I made made Nutella Rice Krispie Treats and Elizabeth Palmer made this Chocolate Pecan Toffee Brittle that was the hit of the day!

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Holiday Cocktail Recipes From Pig & Prince , Part II

by Melody Kettle

 

Cheers!  Enjoy these three cocktail recipes from Chef Michael Carrino, at Pig & Prince Restaurant & Gastrolounge.

CRANBERRY SAUCED

4 oz. Rye

Approximately 20 muddles cranberries

2 oz. cinnamon syrup

6 oz. apple cider

Shake all ingredients vigorously

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Holiday Cocktail Recipes From Pig & Prince, Part I

by Melody Kettle

The hottest bar in Montclair, Pig & Prince, shared some of their new holiday cocktail recipes with us.  Enjoy them at the gastrolounge or mix them up at home!

SNOW CAP

3 oz. 9 Spiced Rum

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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas At Matarazzo Farms In North Caldwell

by Melody Kettle

Located on Mountain Ave in North Caldwell NJ, Matarazzo Farms is a mainstay of the Montclair Farmer's Market where local Jersey Fresh Produce are the choice of foodies from across the region.

Come December, the farm becomes the best choice for locally grown Christmas Trees. Don't forget the wreaths and other symbols of the season. Handmade wreaths are created right at the farm - and visitors often find the Matarazzo elves working their magic right in the farmstand.

We're all about local season produce at Hot From The Kettle, and this time of year we love the other locally grown holiday trees and greenery!

Matarazzo Farms is located at

216 Mountain Ave. North Caldwell, N.J. 07006

Phone – 973-396-8181