There are some good things going on for foodies in Ramsey, most notably the rash of new restaurants recently opened and my favorite indoor farmers market. The Ramsey Farmers Market open Sundays from 10am-2pm at the Eric Smith School at 73 Monroe Street is a treasure trove of organic vendors and locally sourced produce, cheese, meat, honey, breads, confections, coffee, tea, eggs, baked goods, jams and preserves, pickles, body care products and more.
»» Ramsey Food Notes
Filed under: Bergen County,Farmers Markets,Jersey Fresh,Uncategorized | Heidi Raker Goldstein, Ramsey|No Comments
The Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey honored Jim and Sue Giamarese of Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick as Vegetable Grower of the Year, presenting them with their award on January 18 at the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention in Atlantic City. The Giamarese family has been farming in East Brunswick since the 1930’s. The farm now consists of more than 100 acres and includes: a retail market where the Giamareses sell their produce; pick-your-own strawberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins; bedding plants; choose and cut Christmas trees; and wholesale sales at the Tri-County Cooperative Auction Market in Hightstown.
»» Giamarese Farm in East Brunswick Named Vegetable Grower of the Year
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When trying to cook in season some of the hardiest riders on the produce truck are peppers. One of my personal favorites with an exceptionally long growing season, March to about September or perhaps October with this year’s weather, are long hots. They are a great addition to any dinner but beware. While they don’t have the guaranteed heat of their capsaicin filled brethren the habaneros or heaven forbid Scotch Bonnets, long hots are (in the paraphrased words of Forrest Gump) like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.
»» Jersey Long Hots for this Scorching Summer
Filed under: Appetizers,Camden County,Farmers Markets,Italian,Jersey Fresh,Recipes,new jersey | Camden County, Colleen Wood, Farmers Markets|No Comments
Our Passaic County Regional Editor, Terry Krongold, visited with Munch Catering at the Nutley Farmer’s Market. Although it was a rainy day, Matt & Jessica persevered, and offered samples of two delicious recipes – Fresh Berry Smoothie and Summer Sugar Snap Pea Salad – both made with Jersey fresh summer produce! Check out the video below and then follow the links for the recipes.
»» Munch Catering at the Nutley Farmer’s Market
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‘Tis the season for all things fresh in New Jersey. There’s no better place to find the best local goodies than at the Red Bank Farmers Market. A trip to a farmer’s market on a sunny morning is an activity that is perfect for any age. The liveliness of the atmosphere and abundance of fresh products create an experience that is more than simply shopping: it is an experience of celebration and joy within the community and nature to which we belong.
»» Freshness Abounds at Red Bank Farmers Market
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Start looking for local Blueberries! This week New Jersey Blueberry farmers have begun harvest of what looks to be one of the finest Blueberry crops in years! Farmers and retailers alike are very excited as this year’s crop is one week ahead of normal; this means plenty of plump and delicious Blueberries for the 4th of July holiday weekend!
»» New Jersey Blueberry Harvest Begins!
Filed under: Farmers Markets,Jersey Fresh | Best Fruit Now, blueberries, blueberry, blueberry harvest, jersey blueberries, jersey blues, Tom Kovacevich|No Comments
This is a feature th
at we’d like to run each month to give you all some ideas for food fun in Ocean County. On our own blog, we keep a running list of food events all over South Jersey. For Jersey Bites, we’re looking just at Ocean County, and we’re narrowing it down to just five really good things.
»» Five Foodie Things to Do in Ocean County This June
Filed under: Farmers Markets,ocean county | blueberries, Farmers Markets, Island Heights, John and Lisa, Laurita Winery, new egypt, Silverton Farms, strawberries, Toms River, Tuckerton|No Comments
When was the last time you bought meat that was wrapped in brown butcher paper?