Category: archives

  • People picking perfect pet presents

    Residents shopping for unique gifts for fuzzy family members By: Sue Kramer    With only three days left before Christmas, some area pet owners still are searching for the perfect gift to give their fuzzy family members.    Our pets are as individual as we are, and finding the right gift can be as challenging as finding…

  • Letter

    Resident wants access to county library To the editor:    I called the Hunterdon County Library to register for a free monthly storytime hour for young children.    I was asked where I live. I was told that I could not register for the event because I live in Lambertville.    The children’s librarian said that Hunterdon County…

  • Vegetarian recipes

    Parmesa-Almond-Crusted Broccoli, Pesto Butter, Herbed Potato Salad, Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables, Fusilli with Tomatoes, Fettucini with Zucchini, Butternut Squash Gratin PARMESAN-ALMOND-CRUSTED BROCCOLI (From "The Newlywed Cookbook")    Needed items: large stock pot, shallow baking dish, medium bowl    6 cups broccoli florets    1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese    2 tablespoons finely…

  • Redbirds fifth in tourney

    By: Kyle Moylan    The Allentown High School wrestling team may be young and inexperienced, but any team that looks at them as a pushover this season is going to be very sorry.    Allentown’s young team showed what it could do this past Saturday when it placed fifth in the Ewing Invitational Tournament. Allentown won this…

  • Millstone calendar is best

    By:    A memory- and smile-provoking municipal calendar chock full of vintage scenes highlights Millstone Township’s winning entry in the 39th annual Municipal Public Information Contest sponsored by Rutgers’ Center for Government Services (CGS).    The Monmouth County community was crowned this year’s champion among 30 entrants at a luncheon during the recent New Jersey State League…

  • Larsen reappointed to zoning board

    By: Cynthia Williamson    NEW HOPE – The Borough Council voted 6-0 Dec. 12 to reappoint John Larsen to a second consecutive term on the Zoning Hearing Board.    Mr. Larsen is chairman of the board. His term expires Dec. 31.    The new five-year term starts Jan. 1.    Councilman Bert Johnson seconded the motion made by Council…

  • Senior Menus

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted. Regular menu    Thursday, Dec. 21 – Apple juice,…

  • The Frog and The Peach

    The Frog and The Peach offers a New American cuisine that is no longer unique in New Jersey. However, the New Brunswick restaurant can still produce food that stands out in today’s world. By: Patrick Mooney The Frog and The Peach 29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square, New Brunswick (732) 846-3216 Food: Excellent Service: Professional,…

  • Chinese and Thai recipes

    Ginger Date Wontons, Szechuan Shrimp with Chili and Garlic Sauce, Green Papaya Salad, Thai Beef Salad, Poached Fish with Ginger and Scallions, Stir-Fried Bok Choy GINGER DATE WONTONS (Adapted from "Martin Yan’s Feast, The Best of Martin Yan") Filling ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 6 Medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized…