Well, here we are… the beginning of the holiday season in New Jersey. Time to reflect on our blessings and give thanks and, for many of us, time to kick off the Christmas season as well. There’s a lot going on around New Jersey this week, with many events centering around Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas season.… Read more...
Not too many people think “New Jersey” when they think about sweet potatoes. No, more often, we think of those warm southern states like Mississippi and Louisiana and those famous southern sweet potato pies. You’d be surprised to find out though that, in fact, New Jersey ranks seventh in the United States in the production of sweet potatoes with about 16 million pounds being harvested every year.… Read more...
Happy Monday! This week’s top things to do in New Jersey feature historic Thanksgiving celebrations, the commemoration of a major event in our nation’s quest for independence, a fantastic musical production that audience members of all ages will love, and the kickoff of a spectacular holiday light show that’s sure to become a treasured Christmas memory!… Read more...
With chilly weather approaching here in New Jersey, many of us are going to be looking for fun indoor things to do – especially those of us with kids! As a mom, I love when I can find an educational place to take my kids that’s fun as well.… Read more...
One of the things that makes this time of the year in New Jersey unique is the enormous cranberry harvest that takes place in the Pine Barrens each fall. Garden State farms rank 3rd in the United States for cranberry production, no small feat considering our small size (and the even smaller area within the state that is suitable for growing cranberries).… Read more...
Well, as we head further into fall and the days get shorter and chillier, all those fun New Jersey fall festivals are winding down. No worries though – there’s still tons of fun things to do in New Jersey this week! From thrilling acrobatic performances to a world-class chamber music concert at one of New Jersey’s finest concert halls, there’s plenty to do and see this week.… Read more...
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Have you ordered your turkey from the farm yet? Yes, that’s right – from the farm. Many New Jersey farmers sell turkeys (as well as chickens, beef, lamb, and pork) direct from the farm.… Read more...
Hi there! Can you believe it’s Monday already? Hope you all had a great weekend and a happy Halloween! This week, there are lots of things to do in New Jersey that celebrate the arts. From ballet to jazz music to the visual arts to improvisational comedy, there’s something for everyone in New Jersey this week.… Read more...
With Election Day approaching, I’d like to take some time to encourage everyone in New Jersey to take the time to exercise their right to vote next Tuesday. Much blood has been shed (some of it right here on the battlefields of New Jersey) to obtain and preserve the right to elect our leaders, and it is a privilege that should not be taken lightly.… Read more...
Tuesdays are busy days in my house, so today I needed a recipe that I could put together in the morning and have ready when I get home later in the day after the kids’ activities are over. I had some yummy Jersey Fresh butternut squash on hand, as well as some peppers (there are still some peppers coming from our New Jersey farms, but they are dwindling), so I decided to make this delicious Slow-Cooker Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili in the crockpot.… Read more...
