• IN THE KITCHEN: Kusina Pilipina’s Filipino Fare

    IN THE KITCHEN: Kusina Pilipina’s Filipino Fare

    Mae Morales shares recipes from dishes served at her takeout eatery By Pat Tanner, Special Writer For as long as I can recall, the stretch of Route 27 between Kendall Park and North Brunswick has been home to an ever-evolving string of interesting ethnic eateries. So when a few weeks ago I noticed a sign…

  • Running hot or cold

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features That was certainly some rotten winter weather we managed to survive, with temperatures plummeting to record lows in many regions and snow falling at least somewhere in all 50 states. And while we’re far from being meteorologists, our instinct says we could be in for a scorching-hot summer as well.…

  • Q&A

    Standard wagons with Sharon Peters Q: I read your column on luxury wagons and am interested in makes that would not be considered “luxury.” With a 25-year-old Civic with 300,000 miles, I’m more comfortable with fewer “gizmos.” Any ideas? A: There are quite a number of options. Among them (and this is not an all-inclusive…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Stuart Davis, broker/owner of Davis Realtors, announces that Dorothy Bellas has joined the firm as broker/manager. With more than 28 years of local real estate experience, Bellas will be leading a team of more than 50 Realtor/associates in the East Brunswick office. “I’ve known Dorothy my entire career,” said Davis, “and I’m confident Dorothy’s experience,…

  • Work @ home

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features The thought of rolling out of bed and going to work a few steps away is an appealing one. But while setting up a home-based business can have its benefits for those who are disciplined enough to make it work and have the available space, homeowners need to carefully…

  • Homemade financial help

    For households struggling to save for a home, consulting with a housing counseling agency could prove helpful Home sweet home. Ever since the housing-led financial collapse, this old adage has new meaning: A home that one can comfortably afford underlies a sweet sense of financial security. Now, several years post-crisis, many Americans still find that…

  • Weichert’s 14th annual charity golf outing for breast cancer research scheduled for Aug. 21

    Weichert, Realtors will host its 14th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Aug. 21 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster. The event will raise funds for the American Cancer Society to benefit breast cancer research. “As we approach this year’s golf tournament, I am once again reminded of the compassion and generosity of our Weichert…

  • Marchesi always a teacher first in 50 years as multi-sport coach

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Frank Marchesi During the 50 years Frank Marchesi taught physical education and health, and coached high school and college teams, he was guided by one belief. “I was always a teacher first,” said Marchesi, who concluded his career as the Spotswood High School boys golf team coach. “To me, my obligation…

  • Assennata is latest in long line of stellar East Brunswick hurlers

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Kevin Brady, the softball coach at East Brunswick High School, describes pitcher Lauren Assennata as having a calm demeanor and always viewing the glass as half full. That may be what’s happening within Assennata, but her exterior reveals a different individual altogether. With her quick windup and ball release, Assennata turns…

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