food: In Search Of The Great Philly Hoagie
- 01/01/07 08:15 AM
Call it what you may: Sub, Submarine sandwich, Italian Sandwich, Hero, Torpedo, Zeppelin or Grinder, there is something unique and special about the Philadelphia (or Philly) Hoagie. Some of it has to do with the type and freshness of the bread, or with the quality of the meats and cheeses or the type and quality of the oil and condiments. But the properly assembled combination, while reproducible throughout the Delaware Valley, is difficult to obtain outside of the region. The Hoagie, a form of the submarine sandwich (or sub), is unique to the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley area. It generally consists of an elongated roll (called … (1 comments)
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food: In Search of The Great Philly Cheesesteak
- 12/21/06 12:20 PM
Everyone has a general idea of what is in a basic cheesesteak. But, unless you're from or have visited the Delaware Valley area, few people know or understand the exquisite flavor, aroma and satisfying taste that only a true Philadelphia (or as more affectionately known, "Philly") cheesesteak can provide. The basic ingredients create a synergy that is much more than the sum of it's parts. As most people know, a basic cheesesteak consists of a bread roll, thinly sliced or shredded meat (usually beef, but now chicken is frequently offered, in which case it's called a chicken cheesesteak) grilled with onions and/or … (7 comments)
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food: Dining Out: That Place For Food
- 11/14/06 03:33 AM
Seldom do you come across a local restaurant that when you look at the food preparation, presentation and proportions you realize that there is something special occurring. "That Place For Food" is such a place. In fact, local residents are also discovering it and letting others know. Below are some of the comments that have been appearing on a local nj.com forum... "Wow. I ate at That Place that some of you guys have been talking about and I have got to say. It was Great! When I hear people talk about how good a restaurant is I get a little skeptical but this Place … (0 comments)
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food: Pick Your Own Jersey Farm Fresh Produce
- 11/05/06 10:35 AM
New Jersey, and especially South Jersey, has an abundance of farms that cater to those that like to "pick your own" produce, including fruits and vegetables and even Christmas trees. A great example is Johnson's Corner Farm, in Medford, NJ. There you can pick your own strawberries, sweet corn, peaches, nectarines, sweet cherries, apples, blueberries, pumpkins, pop corn, peanuts and cotton, depending on the season. They also offer field trips, family activities, an animal barnyard, hay rides, sell fresh baked goods, and have educational tours that are in given in conjunction with school groups. A visit to Johnson's farm is a great day trip … (0 comments)
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food: Cranberries Are Celebrated In The New Jersey Pinelands
- 10/22/06 07:27 AM
Chatsworth (Woodland Township) considers itself part of the "heart" of the pinelands. It is located among the beautiful Pine Barrens of New Jersey, a region stretching from Brendan T. Byrne (formerly called Lebanon) State Forest to the Forked River Mountains area and out to Long Beach Island, Barnegat and Tuckerton along the shore. It is an area known for it's cranberry bogs which supply well-known processors and distributors of cranberry products such as Ocean Spray. Cranberries are harvested in October and it is a fascinating and unique way of harvesting. If you are driving in the area during that time you will … (0 comments)
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food: BreakTime: Top 16 Public Radio Radio Programs Serving The Delaware Valley
- 09/20/06 02:54 PM
Here are my picks for the top 16 local Public Radio programs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan, Delaware Valley Area serving South Jersey.16. The Blues Showhttp://www.xpn.org/blues.php (WXPN)The Blues Show, with host Johnny Meister, covers the entire history of the blues from 1920 to the present, from the best-known to the most obscure blues, with an eye both on the rich history of this music and its current vitality.15. Acoustic Cafehttp://www.acafe.com/ (WHYY)The Acoustic Cafe showcases new acoustic music. Each week, they air two hours featuring the best singer-songwriters in the business, including rare acoustic cuts, classic tracks, plus exclusive, live in-studio interviews and … (0 comments)
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food: New Jersey Attractions and Cultural Events
- 08/04/06 03:59 PM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page. Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties:Vist the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site. RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html South Jersey Attractions, Food, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Things To Do:"South Jersey is a surprising mixture of opposites. Town and country... tuxedos and blue jeans... historic and avant-garde. … (0 comments)
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food: Tour and Explore New Jersey's Wine Trails, Festivals and Events
- 07/15/06 04:09 AM
More than two hundred years ago, London's Royal Society of the Arts recognized two New Jersey vintners for their success in producing the first bottles of quality wine derived from colonial agriculture. Today New Jersey's wineries continue the tradition of producing high quality wines. But New Jersey's two dozen wineries offer more than just nationally and internationally acclaimed wines, they offer a total wine experience.New Jersey wineries produce over 40 different varieties of wines, ranging from dry to semi-dry table wines to sparkling, fruit and dessert wines. These wines represent the three major wine grape categories grown in New Jersey -- … (0 comments)
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food: New Jersey Farm Fresh Markets and Stands
- 07/11/06 05:03 AM
Buy Direct and Preserve Local Farmland
New Jersey is blessed with a variety of farm/produce markets and numerous roadside farm stands, providing local produce that's fresher, tastes better and is better for you, than what you would otherwise buy in a standard grocery store. Many feature organically grown produce.Buying locally helps the local economy and preserves local farmland.Here are some links to put you in touch with farm markets, organic produce and farm conservation resources in New Jersey:http://www.nofanj.org/ Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ)http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/NewJersey.htm USDA List of Farmers Markets In New Jerseyhttp://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh - Jersey Fresh http://www.visitsouthjersey.com/outdoors_farms.asp - South Jersey … (0 comments)
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food: Rutgers: New Jersey Pick-Your-Own Farms
- 07/10/06 09:06 AM
Click on the following link for a searchable list of New Jersey "Pick-Your-Own" (PYO) farms, where you can pick you own fruits, vegetables and Christmas trees:http://www.ifplantscouldtalk.rutgers.edu/pyo/Information related to lawn care and gardening can also be found there. It is provided by the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension (RCRE) via their "If Plants Could Talk" gardening television series.Visit my web site for additional resources and services: http://LawrenceYerkes.comor visit http://besthomes-nj.com/ for the latest property listings (residential, commercial, multi-family, farm, land) Copyright 2006 by Timon, Inc. All Rights Reserved. … (1 comments)
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