

Our current Chef in the Spotlight is Chris Brandl from Brandl Restaurant in Belmar, NJ
When you ask Chris Brandl, chef and owner of Brandl, how long he has been in the restaurant industry, you would be surprised to learn it’s been 23 of his youthful-looking 35 years. Brandl, who virtually grew up in a restaurant, started out as a dishwasher in his early youth for the Farmingdale House, when Chef Toni Froio ruled the roost.” More...
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Susan Ricci, The Body Diva |
Jersey shore girls, like me, crave those crazy carbs! Boardwalk fries, pizza, ice cream and waffles, funnel cake, italian gelato, soft pretzels…we got it all! More...
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June is considered National Rose Month, but being a wine person, I like to think of it as Rosé month. Yes, Rosé, than pink wine stuff.More...
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Toni Castiglia
Pastry Diva
Peanut Brittle
By: Toni Castiglia
Who loves Girl Scout cookies? These nostalgic cookies have become so popular that during cookie season you can type in your NJ zip code at www.girlscoutcookies.org and instantly be routed to a Girl Scout cookie selling location. A must have for cookie lovers! Girl Scout cookies range in 28 varieties. More...

Hello, and welcome to the inaugural column from The Brewer’s Apprentice! More...

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