Food & Drink
By MAUREEN BERZOK
March 15, 2023
Okay, I'll admit it. I grew up hating Irish soda bread. Too dry. Not good toasted. Weird shape. People brought it to my house every St. Patrick's Day, and I graciously accepted it and tried to palm it off on my guests. I made sure that everyone had some to take home. Oy, such a generous ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and Rahway Special Improvement District (SID) announce the return of the Rahway Taste of Spring on Friday, April 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center. Taste of Spring, now in its 20th year, has been widely ...
If you are looking for a delicious St.Patrick’s Day recipe, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace has got the perfect one for you. The Corned Beef Hash with eggs, caramelized onions, potatoes and of course corned beef make up this glorious recipe. Ingredients: • 1 lb cooked corned beef (scraps ...
WASHINGTON, D.C - Before opening that jar of Rao's red peppers check the label since it may be the Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms flavor that is now being recalled. The company that manufactures the sauce, Sunny Dell Foods, LLC. of Oxford, PA, is recalling its 12-ounce jars ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Pastosa Ravioli in Cranford is ready for yet another terrific and festive St. Patrick's Day. The TAPinto Rahway advertiser and purveyor of fine Italian foods and desserts is back in the spirit of the holiday, serving up its very popular and unique shamrock pastas and raviolis to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This past Thursday, February 16, 20 baristas descended upon The Coffee Box in downtown Rahway to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the popular coffee shop, whose official anniversary date happens to be February 14, Valentine's Day, and to congratulate its even more popular owner, Jeff ...
Every coach has a winning game plan. What’s your plan for your Super Bowl eats? Strategizing now can help prevent food borne illness in your household and reduce food waste later. Pregame Show Wash hands immediately before and after handling food. A recent USDA study showed that 99 percent of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, January 31, Rahway High School (RHS) 2005 alumnus, chef, and Chopped Champion Gary Gonzalez returned to the culinary arts classes of RHS teacher Susan Martino. He last visited the high school in March 2022. Gonzalez, a Marine Corps veteran, appeared on Season 32 of the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway's final Soup Stroll event of the month is taking place today, Saturday, January 28, 1-4 p.m. It is part of the city's Special Improvement District's (SID) events and programs. The Soup Stroll is an interactive event that includes sampling the soups of participating ...
SkinnyDipped® is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almond 3.5oz and SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cashew 3.5oz due to an undeclared peanut allergen in an ingredient from a raw material supplier. The products were sold at Target, Amazon, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway's third Soup Stroll event of the month is taking place today, Saturday, January 21, 1-4 p.m. It is part of the city's Special Improvement District's (SID) events and programs. The Soup Stroll is an interactive event that includes sampling the soups of participating ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway's second Soup Stroll event of the month is this Saturday, January 14, 1-4 p.m. It is part of the city's Special Improvement District's (SID) events and programs. The Soup Stroll is an interactive event that includes sampling the soups of participating restaurants, taking a ...
NEW JERSEY — Brian Ireland has witnessed many a New Year’s Eve from behind the bar, serving drinks at pubs and taverns in Atlantic City and New Brunswick over the years before going on to become the founder and master distiller of Mr. Finger’s Alibi Gin in 2018. (See his cocktail recipe ...
Making do is not necessarily a concession. In the case of armless artist Noah Howard, making do is often a victory. Making do often is the start of traditions carried on for generations. Howard, who is 22, credits much that is good in his life to his loving family – particularly to his ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A small café in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was recently graced with an unexpected visit from international music icon, Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell. Blue Café is well-known for its delicious food and great service as pointed out by Dolores Cirra, admin of the ...
Peanut Butter Snowballs are fun and easy to make. This delicious treat has become a holiday favorite in our house. Our little one loves to help make them for Santa on Christmas Eve. We like to use creamy peanut butter, but if you prefer more texture, use chunky peanut butter. Prep Time: 15 ...
These Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are easy and festive. "Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more! Welcome Christmas. Bring your cheer, Cheer to all Whos, far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp So long as we have hands to ...
Beautifully decorated sugar cookie cutouts are a Christmas tradition, and many folks have a favorite sugar cookie recipe. But how many bakers can say their recipe originated in Germany more than a century ago? Amelia Zastrow brought this recipe when she emigrated from Germany to Wisconsin in ...
Though they sound like they may land you on the naughty list, these delicious Santa's Trash cookies are sure to make Santa happy. I found it while searching for some new cookie inspiration, and then found out that my niece Ashley had made a special request for this cookie. Ashley has a nut allergy ...
Although many find it a delicious tradition, deep-frying a turkey can be dangerous. According to the National Fire Protection Association, every year deep-fryer fires are responsible for five deaths, 60 injuries, the destruction of 900 homes and more than $15 million in property ...
RAHWAY, NJ — With Thanksgiving about a week away, remember to be safe when cooking that turkey. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks ...
RAHWAY, NJ — St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church's 35th Annual Slavonic Festival was buzzing with activity yesterday, as it seemed that everyone in Rahway, along with several surrounding towns, had heard about it and showed up. In the church's transformed social hall, food was eaten, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway kicked off its “From My Home” series, a cooking program in which home cooks prepare and present the foods of their heritage in the healthy cooking kitchen at the RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center in Scotch Plains. Human ...
Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s® glazed pies have been voluntarily recalled due to undeclared soy, announced Flowers Foods, Inc. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product, said the ...
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. All Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with best by dates through 12/14/2022 are part of the recalled, announced ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — French-inspired baked goods, healthy foods and an alternative type of Brazilian hair removal are headed for downtown Westfield. The 2,400-square-foot bakery Kirshenbaum Baking Co. at 62 Elm St. has scheduled its grand opening for Wednesday, the company said. “We are thrilled ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Suvio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is currently seeing a boom in customer traffic after pizza critic Dave Portnoy stopped by. The venerable pizzeria on Washington St. was visited by Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, on Wednesday, according to Christina Rosania. Portnoy ...
Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies sold at Target stores have been recalled because they may contain metal, announced D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. The recall was initiated when metal (wire) was found inside a portion of the cookies. Foodborne foreign objects that are hard, sharp, and large ...
Get ready to rally on! Introducing Raspberry Rally™. Say hello to a thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in a delicious chocolaty coating. Exclusively sold online for direct shipping to you this Girl Scout Cookie Season! This thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry ...
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ — If you live in a Franklin and you have ever been hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner chances are Joe's Meat Market in South Bound Brook on Main Street has crossed your mind. After tonight, it will come to mind a lot more if you are a fan of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, ...