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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Turkey and Thanksgiving Treats with An Extra Twist

Here's how to add some zip to your traditional Thanksgiving feast, courtesy of your local market or own kitchen.

Who says you can't start out your Thanksgiving Day feast with a little shrimp — or shrimp toast? Why not make a flavorful salad one of the stars of your table? And maybe serving Cognac pumpkin cheesecake in place of regular pumpkin pie would really wake up your guests! Or how about carving up some "evil turkey" this Turkey Day? If you're hosting Thanksgiving or bringing a side dish to this year's turkey feast, here are some ideas for spicing up and bringing some fresh ideas to the table this year, by way of your local markets — or your own initiative in the kitchen.  The Soup Shoppe at Riverwalk in Basking Ridge, which of course sells soup, offers a Harvest Bisque that is popular for Thanksgiving, said co-owner Brian Moscetti. The bisque …

Colleen Epple Pine

9:40 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

This might just be the perfect place to mention Kings in Bedminster. The Pine family and Epple family wish to thank Kings and its amazing staff for the warm welcome in the days that followed the hurricane. A special thank you to the store manager, to Lauren Bolcar, Brittany Bolcar and to the countless others who served up coffee and soup with a smile--and often not even collecting the money for …   more ›

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