Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • LIFESTYLE: GO NATURAL: Reasons to hope for a greener 2009

    By Rochelle Blank A Natural Choice The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. — Eleanor Roosevelt. With 2009 on its way, I muse about the future and marvel at some of the impressive and healthy accomplishments that took place in 2008. For Auld Lang Syne, it’s time to say…

  • A successful Santa Fly In

    The Nierenbergs of Princeton Airport     Despite the inclement weather the 33rd annual Santa Fly In went without a hitch. Not only were the attendees happy with all of the activities, but the generosity of the aviation and greater Princeton area community should be acknowledged.    By having everyone bring a gift for the needy, we…

  • LIFESTYLE: IN THE KITCHEN: When chefs break all the rules …

    LIFESTYLE: IN THE KITCHEN: When chefs break all the rules …

    By Pat Tanner Special Writer     When I read the following tip from executive chef Bruce Lefebvre in an e-newsletter from The Frog & The Peach it dawned on me that professional chefs probably break the rules all the time.     “Bake cookies at 300 degrees despite what the recipe says,” Mr. Lefebvre writes, “so…

  • LIFESTYLE: IN THE KITCHEN: When chefs break all the rules …

    LIFESTYLE: IN THE KITCHEN: When chefs break all the rules …

    Chef Mark Valenza of Za Restaurant in Pennington advises, ‘If you’ve never made (a dish) before … Try it out on the very young or the very old first. They’ll tell you the truth.’

  • HomeFront’s annual miracle

    Nancy Baydalla of West Windsor     I have been an employee of HomeFront for seven years. Each year I have the privilege of witnessing a Christmas miracle right before my eyes. I would like to share that with you.    HomeFront is an organization whose main goal is to eliminate homelessness. This process includes many programs…

  • Bringing stimulus home to NJ

    Bill Dressel of NJ League of Municipalities     Every day, New Jersey municipal elected officials see and hear about the impact the economic crisis is having on our communities and our residents. As of October, the number of American homes in foreclosure stood above 2.2 million. Record numbers of hard-working families remain at risk of…

  • A peace agenda for the New Year

    Rev. Robert Moore of Coalition for Peace Action     During this season when we once again focus on the age-old vision of Peace on Earth, and anticipate with much hope the inauguration of President-elect Obama and his pledge to change US foreign policy in a more peaceful, multilateral direction, it seems a good time to…

  • High property taxes NJ’s ill fame

    Sy Larson of AARP New Jersey     New Jersey is known for many wonderful things. We are the birthplace of several of the world’s greatest inventions. We have one of the most beautiful shorelines in the entire United States. And we are of course, the state that celebrities from “Ol’ Blue Eyes” to “The Boss”…

  • PRINCETON: AROUND TOWN: ‘An extra voice’ for kids in need

    PRINCETON: AROUND TOWN: ‘An extra voice’ for kids in need

    Jennifer Mermans of Princeton with Nicholas Bruno, age 4, and Aerin Bruno, age 18 months. ‘Fighting for the rights of children and helping them navigate the system is so important to me,’ says the newly named board member of the Association of Children of New Jersey. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski