Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • SPOTLIGHT: A proud heritage: Korean Americans to celebrate Chuseok

    By Emily Laermer Staff Writer     Chuseok, which directly translates to “autumn harvest,” is a holiday where Koreans celebrate and thank their ancestors for their contributions to society.     “It’s very traditional for Asians to honor their elders,” said Wan- Mo Kang, the chair of the Korean Community Center of Princeton.     The KCCP is…

  • SPOTLIGHT: ‘In the Pink’: Women step out in style to help fight breast cancer

    New York-based clothing designer Hilary Boyajian has attracted media attention with ‘Chikara,’ her stylish line of clothing for post-surgical cancer patients. By Pat Summers Special Writer No doubt about it: Feeling well- dressed can boost the morale. And the morale can be crying out for a pick-me-up after treatment for breast cancer that may leave…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Down-home apple strudel goes global

    IN THE KITCHEN: Down-home apple strudel goes global

    ‘The biggest change I have made (to the traditional baklava recipe) is to omit the buttering of individual layers, thanks to a great tip from my aunt, Alice Dadourian …’ See story.

  • DAY TRIPPER: Scare up some fun! Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Contest a fall favorite with families

    DAY TRIPPER: Scare up some fun! Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Contest a fall favorite with families

    A family of scarecrows takes a stroll through Peddler’s Village in Buck County, hoping, one supposes, to win the annual Scarecrow Competition and Display competition. Photo courtesy of Peddler’s Village

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Down-home apple strudel goes global

    IN THE KITCHEN: Down-home apple strudel goes global

    By Faith Bahadurian Special Writer     It’s not that I’m in a hurry to leave tomatoes and corn behind. But lately I’m thinking more of fall, so I recently spent some time in my kitchen working on a new apple dessert for my repertoire, based on a recipe I found at Cooks.com for Apple Strudel…

  • West Windsor and Goldin’s plan

    John Koran of West Windsor     After attending the West Windsor council’s review of Goldin’s plan for redevelopment at the train station, it felt like "déjà vu all over again."    Planning board consultant John Madden’s and traffic/circulation consultant Gary Davies’ joint evaluation of Goldin’s plan showed significant similarities to Hillier’s. Mr. Davies showed how a…

  • Valley Road School memories

    James W. Firestone of Princeton    The Princeton school board is thinking about demolishing the older part of the Valley Road School, facing Witherspoon Street, because it is becoming too much of a liability in terms of insurance and maintenance costs.    It is a frightening thought. I would miss the presence of the building with its…

  • John McCain is not the answer

    Richard Moody of West Windsor     In response to the sarcastic, untrue and demeaning attacks on Barack Obama’s record at the GOP convention, it’s worth remembering that no previous role or experience prepares a man or woman for the position of president of the United States — certainly not being the hockey mom mayor of…

  • AROUND TOWN: Newcomers Club enters 49th year: Come join!

    By KRISTIN BOYD Special Writer     Attn: The Princeton Newcomers Club is looking for a few good members.     No special talent needed. No age or gender requirements, either. In fact, you don’t even have to be new to the neighborhood, or live all that close to Princeton.     “The idea is people who are…