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  • Lots of vegetarian dishes

    Squash Gratin, Fettucini with Zucchini, Lo Mein with Eggplant, Fusilli with tomatoes and cheese, Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, Herbed potato salad and Pesto butter. By: BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN (Inspired by Deborah Madison, "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone") 2-3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 large garlic cloves, minced cup chopped flat-leaf…

  • Gutsy Red Raiders hit break with 5-3 mark

    Pennington Girls BasketballOne area where Dean Waters felt the Pennington Prep girls basketball squad needed improvement was rebounding. By: Mike Molaro    If they could hold their own underneath, especially against the taller teams, the veteran head coach believed the Red Raiders could be competitive with just about any opponent.    Pennington listened well as it neutralized…

  • Purchasing agent resigns from fire board

    Richard Anthes quits following recent battles with colleagues By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE – In a surprise move and without explanation, Richard Anthes resigned last week from Lambertville’s Board of Fire Commissioners.    Board clerk Mary Elizabeth Sheppard read Mr. Anthes’ one-sentence letter of resignation at the beginning of meeting Dec. 12.    The letter, dated Dec. 7,…

  • Holiday wine

    Special occasions deserve special wines. Princeton Packet What better way to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and a brand new year than with a premium sparkling wine from a New Jersey vineyard? Imagine savoring a fine port after a holiday dinner or sharing spiced wines with friends during the cool winter months. There are many New Jersey…

  • Three delicious beef recipes

    Marinated Steak Salad, Grilled Tenderloin, Frontier Cowboy Steak MARINATED STEAK SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE (Adapted from "Flavors of America," Jim Coleman and Candace Hagan with Greg Slonaker) Marinade 1 pounds top round steak 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 2 green…

  • Connaught Hill gives city ‘wish list’

    Residents want cleanup to continue By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE – On behalf of the Connaught Hill Homeowners Association, resident John Townes submitted a "wish list" of projects they would like the city to consider funding in the 2001 municipal budget.    Mayor David Del Vecchio suggested to residents they participate in next year’s budget process if…

  • Defense key in boys’ win

    Boys BasketballIf fans of the Lawrence High School boys basketball squad wanted a capsule profile of what the Cardinals must do to have a successful season, the 59-43 victory at West Windsor-Plainsboro South Tuesday provided all the necessary information. By: Mike Molaro    Using a tenacious second-half defense and a balanced scoring attack, Lawrence (1-1) kept…

  • Walton knows what it takes to win games

    PU center understands Tigers must put away teamsBill Walton knows a thing or two about winning. By: Justin Feil    The father of Princeton University men’s basketball team captain Nate Walton won two championships in his 14-year NBA career, won two NCAA titles and helped compile an 88-game winning streak while at UCLA, and even won…

  • Fire victims rebuilding lives with community support

    Two separate blazes leave area residents homeless By: Cynthia Williamson    The word "fire" overwhelms the families who lost their homes and possessions in two separate blazes Nov. 27 and Dec. 7.    For the second time in slightly more than a year, the future of one of the victims, Marie Rossiter, hung in the balance.    "’Oh…