MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Leftover corned beef and cabbage can be repurposed into a variety of delicious dishes. Here are some ideas:
Corned Beef Hash: Chop up the corned beef, cabbage, and any boiled potatoes you might have had with it. Sauté them together in a skillet until crispy and golden brown. Serve with fried or poached eggs for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Reuben Sandwich: Layer thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. Grill or toast the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup: Use your leftover corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes to make a hearty soup. Simply combine the ingredients in a pot with some beef broth or water, season to taste, and simmer until the flavors meld together.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos: Fill soft corn tortillas with shredded corned beef, chopped cabbage, and your favorite taco toppings like salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Quiche: Line a pie dish with pie crust, then fill it with a mixture of beaten eggs, chopped corned beef, cabbage, onions, and cheese. Bake until set and golden brown for a savory meal that's perfect for any time of day.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry: Slice the corned beef thinly and stir-fry it with cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and any other vegetables you like. Season with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for an Asian-inspired twist.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole: Layer sliced corned beef, cabbage, cooked pasta, and cheese in a baking dish. Pour over a mixture of cream or a creamy sauce, then bake until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Frittata: Whisk together eggs, milk, and seasoning, then pour it over chopped corned beef, cabbage, and any other vegetables you like in a skillet. Cook until the eggs are set, then finish under the broiler until golden brown on top.
Feel free to share your own recipes to be added to the list. Email us at parsippanyeditor@tapinto.net.
]]>HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 2024 Law Enforcement Night that was hosted by the 200 Club of Morris County, Morris County Sheriff's Department and the New Jersey Coalition 4 Education & Positive Choices was a huge success.
Over 100 people attended to hear from, and honor law enforcement represented by the local towns. There were state-of-the-art vehicles, equipment and a lot of cool merchandise for everyone to try and sample. Kids as well as parents enjoyed the festivites.
Sheriff Jim Gannon and his team were on hand to meet everyone and talk to them about safety and heroism. East Hanover and Florham Park were also represented.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Animal Shelter has a kitten available for adoption. It is a 12 week old male named Solo who loves to play, snuggle and purr. He is neutered, and up to date on age appropriate vaccines.
Interested parties can fill out an application for adoption by clicking here.
Applications will be processed, and suitable homes will be contacted in a timely manner to schedule a meet and greet.
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township is hosting a planning session for the intended 'Next 250 Celebration' which will occur on July 4, 2026.
The Township is seeking volunteers who are interested in planning the celebration and associated events.
On July 4, 2026, it will have been 250 years since the original signing of the Declaration of Independence. Hanover Township is planning this in coordination with the municipalities that comprised Whippany during colonial times (East Hanover, Hanover, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany).
The meeting will take place on March 19th at 6pm at the Hanover Township Municipal Building at 1000 Route 10 West.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a missing person alert. See below:
"We are attempting to locate Jigar Prajapati, a 29 year old male who left his residence in the Lake Parsippany Section of town at 4 PM yesterday March 13th, and has not returned. He was last seen at the Hanover Marriott (Route 10) at approximately 1210 AM by front desk personnel. He does not have a cellphone with him or any credit cards. He is described as a 5'7 male, black hair, weighing approximately 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, blue jeans and black sandals.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department's Communication Center at 973-263-4300 extension 0"
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Police department is warning residents about a new scam.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office recently had several concerning calls from residents who were targeted in a phone scam. Callers posing as Sheriff’s Officers tell the would-be victim that they need to deliver money, or they will face immediate arrest. The scammers use actual Morris County Sheriff’s Officer names and the victim’s caller I.D. is manipulated to appear to be coming from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief Richard Pantina and Sheriff James M. Gannon want to remind you NEVER to provide sensitive personal information, money, or access to your assets to any unknown individual. Also, please discuss this scam with family members who may be vulnerable to this type of crime.
Please contact the Morris County Sheriff's Office at 973-285-6600, or the Parsippany Police Department at 973-263-4300 with any questions.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - Back in January of this year, members of the Parsippany District 5 Fire Department along with Par-Troy EMS were dispatched by the Morris County Communications Center for a reported box truck on fire in Lake Hiawatha.
A working fire was found in the cab of a small box truck which was extending to the box. Confirmation was made that the box truck was empty with no hazards of any materials potentially in the back. Engine 54 arrived and stretched a 1.75" attack line, knocking down the bulk of the fire. Crews continued to hit hot spots and open up for approximately another half hour.
Chief 5, Deputy 5, Engine 51, Ladder 5, and Engine 54 operated for 45 minutes before returning to service.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - A road rage incident on Route 287 in Parsippany on Monday, March 11th involved a severed ear and a physical fight between two drivers that resulted in the NJ State Police charging both of them with simple assault.
The physical altercation between the two drivers occurred at approximately 3:29pm on Monday afternoon.
According to the State Police, "On March 11th, at approximately 3:29 p.m., troopers responded to a simple assault on Interstate 287 south, milepost 41.8 in Parsippany – Troy Hills Twp., Morris County. Based on a preliminary investigation, two individuals were involved in a physical altercation stemming from a road rage incident. Gilbert Madriz, a 55-year-old male of Bridgewater, NJ, sustained injuries to his ear and was transported to an area hospital. Toheed Khan, a 24-year-old male of Boonton, NJ, and Gilbert Madriz were arrested, charged with simple assault, and released pending a future court date."
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany Troy Hills honored the beginning of Ramadan with a ceremony held at Town Hall on Sunday night, March 10th.
Along with Mayor Barberion, Council President Paul Carifi, Councilman Justin Musella, Councilman Matt McGrath, Councilwoman Judy Hernandez, Councilman Michael dePeirro and Councilman Frank Neglia also attended.
The ceremony was designed to welcome Parsippany’s Muslim Community to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
County officials were on hand to honor the community and holy time. Sheriff James Gannon, Commissioner Deborah Smith, Commissioner Tayfun Selen, Surrogate Heather Darling, Kellie Doucette from Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s office all participated.
“This was such a joyful and motivational event,” said the Mayor. “We can all reflect on the message of doing good, doing for others and striving to be a better person. I wish Ramadan Kareem, or blessed Ramadan, to all my Muslim friends and neighbors.”
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team recently participated in the New Jersey Regional competition on Saturday, January 27th at West Windsor Plainsboro High School. They placed fifth in the region, qualifying them for the State Competition which was held on Saturday, March 2 at Westwood High School.
Parsippany High School’s team earned 20 medals at the Regional Competition and six medals at the State Competition. Team members are: Lithra Sankari, Roma Rangaswamy, Emma Gonzalaz, Nika Inashvili, Sabooha Tahir, Miriam Diop, Suravai Shah, Avelyn Xiang and Ayanna Kujur. Alternate team members are Bhavisha Alwani, Loukas Karanias, Sarina Mostatabi, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Dayyan Sayed, Karishma Shah, Harjot Singh, Monaasri Srinivasan Vedhavalli, Rohan Subramanian and Ryan Zhang. Team coaches are Stacy Cozin, Library Media Specialist and Jeremy Chaudruc, Teacher of Social Studies.
Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The events include math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme was Technology and Humanity. To prepare for the competition, team members participate in an intense course of study, in addition to their regular school work, beginning in October of the school year.
]]>MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - At 2:00am Sunday, March 10th, Daylight Savings Time kicks into gear.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of adjusting clocks forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend evening daylight and reduce the need for artificial lighting. This is typically done in the spring and reversed in the fall. The main goal is to make better use of natural daylight and save energy.
The idea of DST has a long and varied history, with several instances of adjusting time to optimize daylight hours. Here is a brief overview of the history of Daylight Saving Time:
First Proposals (18th Century): The concept of adjusting time to make better use of daylight was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. He suggested that if people adjusted their schedules to wake up earlier with the natural daylight, it could save on candles and fuel.
World War I (1916-1918): The first widespread use of DST came during World War I when several countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom, adopted it as a wartime measure to save energy.
Post-World War I Period: After World War I, many countries abandoned DST, but some continued to use it or reintroduced it during periods of energy crises.
World War II (1940s): During World War II, DST was widely adopted again in several countries, including the United States, to save energy and resources for the war effort.
Energy Crisis (1970s): The oil embargo and energy crisis of the 1970s prompted many countries, especially in North America and Europe, to reintroduce or extend DST as a way to conserve energy.
Modern Standardization (1970s-2000s): Over time, various countries and regions adopted DST or experimented with its start and end dates. Standardization efforts aimed to streamline the practice for consistency and efficiency.
European Union Directive (2001): The European Union introduced a directive in 2001 that harmonized the start and end dates of DST across member states. This aimed to ensure consistency and facilitate transportation and communication within the EU.
Recent Changes (21st Century): Some regions have reconsidered the use of DST in recent years. Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces, for example, have explored or implemented changes to their DST observance. In 2019, the European Parliament voted to end the seasonal clock changes, allowing individual EU member states to choose whether to stay on permanent standard time or daylight saving time.
The observance of DST continues to be a subject of debate and reconsideration in various parts of the world, with ongoing discussions about its effectiveness, impact on energy savings, and potential health implications.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - During February 2024, volunteers of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) engaged with and honored African American community leaders to commemorate Black History Month. HSS chapters of North New Jersey (Parsippany and Morris Plains Township) invited distinguished African American personalities for the Black History Month celebration.
Pastor Loretta Hall from Progressive Faith Ministries, Towaco, NJ participated as chief guest for this HSS event. She shed light on their struggle, including the reconstruction era, Civil Rights era, and modern times. Also, she emphasized the significant contributions, and achievements of the African American community to American society and how we can take this as inspiration into our lives.
After speeches, several HSS members asked questions and the common theme of the interactive session was ‘Understanding one’s history is critical to forging a path forward with love, kindness, empathy, peace, belonging for the whole community’.
Pastor Loretta Hall expressed appreciation for the warm welcome from the local Hindu community, emphasizing the universal language of humanity.
About Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS):
HSS, a 501(c)(3) voluntary non-profit cultural organization, boasts over 230 chapters nationwide. Through service activities and community outreach, HSS nurtures qualities such as discipline, teamwork, and selflessness, fostering a robust Hindu-American community anchored in civic responsibility and pride in heritage. Visit www.HSSUS.org to learn more.
Paster Loretta Hall:
In addition to being Pastor at Progressive Faith Ministries, she also serves in various roles at the Highway Church Christ in Paterson, NJ as well as the Executive Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church in Somerville, NJ. Professionally, Loretta Hall is the clinical research director at one of New Jersey’s leading medical centers.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Friends of the Parsippany Library are hosting a Bag Sale beginning Friday, March 1st through March 18th.
The sale is at the Parsippany Main Library at 449 Halsey Road.
You can fill a bag for $12 or $6. You can also reuse your Friends of the Library bag and fill it for $10.
]]>MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County is under a flood watch beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6th, until 6 a.m. Thursday, March 7th, according to the National Weather Service.
About 1 to 2.5 inches of rain are expected to fall, it said. There is a specific warning regarding Passaic river as some sections of it are expected to overflow.
“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the weather service said. “Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.”
The National Weather Service offers this safety advice for floods:
“Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
“Do NOT drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don't Drown! Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in seconds. Twelve inches of water can float a car or small SUV, 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.”
Learn more at https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-during.
]]>PARSIPPANY, NJ - There will be a summer Parsippany Hills Boys Basketball camp this summer for boys in grades 4 - 9th.
The dates are July 15th - July 19th and it will be located at Parsippany Hills High School. The sessions will last from 9am - 1pm, daily.
The Camp Director is Mike Herzenberg (10 year Varsity Head Coach).
Click on this link to register: Par Hills Boys Basketball Camp Registration
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