Shopping Right
Three, two, one – head to a farmers’ market! Buy fresh-as-it-gets directly from the grower, producer, maker. It’s the most gloriously abundant time of the year, and it’s just beginning.
Atul Bakery
Savories and sweets from a bakeshop born in Gujarat, India, and taking seed in the Garden State offer alternatives to usual grab-and-go fare. Will it give a long-timer in the game a run for its money?
Ringing Endorsements
Finding that just-right ingredient can spark inspiration to create something quite different than the usual dishes for a day that's become a significant eating holiday.
Wild in the Treats
Vegan, anyone? Or gluten-free? For diehards or toe-dippers, there’s a new bakeshop in Atlantic Highlands to suit choice or mood.
Winter Farmers’ Markets, Class of ’24
There is no better, wiser resolution you can make than to shop the Garden State’s winter farmers’ markets, even if it means taking a bit of a trip to stock up on what our farmers and artisans are growing and producing. It’s toasting all-around good health – and the best eating.
Get Prepared
Do the shop-to-serve shuffle and forget the chopping and sauteing. If you hit the ethnic uber-markets’ prepared foods sections, you can host a party without clutching a knife.
Smoked Salmon Chowder
South Jersey Smoke House gives Garden Staters a chowder of our own with a new and singular stewy soup. (Or is it a soupy stew?)
Kewpie Plus Umami
Start with the Japanese mayo. Whisk in anchovy powder. Or seaweed salt. You’ll find many ways to take it from there.
Sour Cherries
Fruit is what these fresh little guys with the sunny-red color are all about. Eat them out of hand while you can – their season is way too short – and partner them with blueberries for a dessert to salute this holiday weekend.
The Greater Bridgeton Amish Market
They’re making whoopie pies and lots more at this gathering place in Cumberland County that’s true to its name and faithful to the concept of offering quality comfort foods to the community.
Haht Stuff Coming Through
A most versatile beverage mix for the culinarily curious is a nuanced blend of fruits and chilies developed by an inquisitive talent.
Spring Preening
Favorite seasonal farmers’ markets are starting up again. Some of the best are being made even better by the addition of new vendors.