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Vote On Tuesday, New Jersey
Vote On Tuesday, New Jersey
Vote On Tuesday, New Jersey
Tuesday is Election Day in New Jersey. The sign has it right. This is your chance to decide who will lead us. Who will represent New Jersey in the Senate? Congressional candidates are vying for your vote. County Freeholder seats are up for grabs...
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and NJ Winter Weather
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and NJ Winter Weather
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and NJ Winter Weather
I've seen a lots of these fuzzy guys making like chickens...crossing the road, lately. What's up with that?! Well... It has been said over the years, that the "woolly bear caterpillar" with its 13 segments of black and brown, is a barometer of the coming winter weather...
Craig Allen makes dessert, Austrian Linzer Torte
Craig Allen makes dessert, Austrian Linzer Torte
Craig Allen makes dessert, Austrian Linzer Torte
"That sounds pretty adventurous," you're saying.  Followed by: "What's Linzer Torte?" I'm with you! Short story: It's late at night, and I need to wind down. There's nothing on TV (like Bruce sings: "57 channels and nothing on"). I'm channel surfing like a mad man, and I come across a woman making what's obviously a dessert...
Craig Allen’s Fun Facts: “Burning Down The House”
Craig Allen’s Fun Facts: “Burning Down The House”
Craig Allen’s Fun Facts: “Burning Down The House”
It's the BIGGEST hit of "Talking Heads" career...and it has a "Jersey Connection." Kind Of. Keep reading. The Talking Heads formed (as a quartet) in New York City...with David Byrne on guitar and lead vocals, Jerry Harrison on keyboards and guitar, Tina Weymouth on bass and Chris Frantz on drums...
Craig Allen’s found money pays NJ tax
Craig Allen’s found money pays NJ tax
Craig Allen’s found money pays NJ tax
It was really nice, almost like summer, late Wednesday afternoon. I looked at my 'to do' list, and the clock, and decided that I had enough time to walk to the store. Sunshine and fresh air, not to mention putting lots of steps on my Fitbit, is a good thing when I spend so much time in a radio studio without windows to the outside world...
Craig Allen’s Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake) is delicious
Craig Allen’s Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake) is delicious
Craig Allen’s Boterkoek (Dutch Butter Cake) is delicious
I'm 100% Jersey. That doesn't leave any room to be "Dutch." But, that doesn't mean that I can't bake like I am! Dutch. Friends who are...have recommended this almond-flavored cake to me...and I'm "paying it forward!" You will need: 1 C butter, softened 1&1/2 C white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 T almond extract 2&1/2 C all-purpose flour 2 t baking powder 16 almond halves (opt
Walk the historic Johnson Trolley route
Walk the historic Johnson Trolley route
Walk the historic Johnson Trolley route
New Jersey is filled with historic sites.  You just need to look around. Some sites are well known: we've read about them in history books, and they're a "must-see" in tour books and vacation literature. Other historic sites you can pass by in the blink of an eye...

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