Food & Drink
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 16, 2019TRENTON, NJ—SNAP recipients in New Jersey will be receiving their February benefits early because of the continued federal government shutdown.
The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive the benefit again in February will receive them on ...
Falafel, that tasty vegetarian Mediterranean street food made from chickpeas, isn’t just for pitas anymore. It’s showing up in sub sandwiches, salads, chips, pizzas – even soup.
Why is it so popular?
“It’s vegetarian and a hearty add on,” said David Delinko, owner of The Salad House of Somerville, where customers can get warm pieces of ...
New Jersey Date Night is a new series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.
There are two things we can count on happening when the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve. One is that a big shiny ball will fall on Times Square, signifying the beginning of a … well, new beginning. The other is that we have 365 days ahead of us with which to plan really great ...
There are some things pressure cookers do really well, and risotto is one of them. No more standing over the pot stirring and stirring and stirring!
Once the lid is on, set it for 10 minutes and come back to a creamy, savory side dish, perfect for chilly days.
This recipe goes great with seafood or chicken.
Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto with White Wine and ...
WARREN, NJ - What do you eat for good luck to start the new year off right? Are Black Eyed Peas, Cabbage, Fish, Greens, Lentils, Noodles, Pomegranate, or Pork on your menu?
Our family always has herring, Southern friends have ham, greens, black eyed peas, and corn bread, some friends do long noodles and still others have pork and sauerkraut.
We’ve heard that eating ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Remember that commercial when the gorgeous Catherine Deneuve sat casually on the edge of a pool table with her blonde hair cascading over one shoulder, as she said in a velvety French accent, "Please don't hate me because I'm beautiful?" I remember hating her because she was beautiful.
On a similar note, I am here pounding on my ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Everyone but the brewmeister will be working Tuesday at Village Brewing Company.
Just two months away from drawing the first mug of "Somerville Red" and other craft beers brewed on the premises, the owners of what will be the largest micro-brewery in Somerset County were busy Tuesday making sure that plumbers, painters, masons and other workmen didn't get ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation co-sponsored by state Sen. Christopher "Kip" Bateman to allow dogs in New Jersey breweries has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
“One of the biggest challenges any small business owner will face is increasing foot traffic. Our bill will increase foot AND paw traffic for local breweries,” Senator Bateman (R-16) said.
WARREN, NJ — Pecan fingers are made by our family only at Christmastime. Be sure to dip them in confectioners' sugar once while they are hot, and then sift more sugar over them again when they are cool.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Additional ...
WARREN, NJ - Bar cookies are great for the holidays and year-round.
Nanaimo Bars:
Base of the bars:
½ cup butter
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa (unsweetened baker’s cocoa!)
1 tsp. natural vanilla extract
1 egg
1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
½ cup finely chopped pecans (I pulse them in ...
