Weekends

Don't panic, New Jersey! Sorry, there's no Washington D.C. holiday postponing the inevitable this year. Are you ready? I always say that I'm going to get my taxes done early. But, somehow, I always end up putting off the chore til just before the due-date...

Whether you prefer the "warm" sound that only comes from a vinyl record, or the crisp perfection of an "album" on compact disc, this is the day for you! I'm talking "12th Annual National Record Store Appreciation Day." Today.....

Will the 8 track ever come back? Other than in a BIG box of...beloved...cast-offs? Sure, 8 track tapes had their limitations...like the songs would be in a different order than on the record album, so that they would fit on the tape cartridge...

The Bangles usually wrote their own songs, but that's not the case with "Walk Like An Egyptian." It is said that the Bangles were evenly split as to whether the song would be a hit or not! First, a little history about this all-girl band...

The Pretenders are an English and American rock band formed in Hereford England, in the spring of 1978. The original band lineup included founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion)...

In my travels across the Great Garden State, I recently came across a treasure-trove of "ancient technology!" Audiophiles are re-discovering the "warmth" of vinyl. And even the cassette is making a (slight) comeback due to the fact that it's so "retro...

On a cold, snowy day (or night), what you want...what you NEED...is a bowl or mug of hot soup! I'm one of those guys that says: "Everything is better with bacon!" Including soup! This soup is delicious...hearty and warm...and easy to make...

You've just been "Freezin' For A Reason." Now, you want to unwind, and warm up with some fast and easy, hearty, comfort food. I'd like to suggest the "Hamburger Soup" that I just...threw together! Remember, I said quick and easy, so I am cutting corners with some "prepared" ingredients...

As I've been saying over the years, here at nj1015.com, my camera is always with me... ...on my travels across the Great Garden State. I've been storing "Jersey Views" for awhile, so... ...let's 'hit the road!' Hello...

This is fast becoming another family favorite dessert! Pecan Bars are relatively easy to make... The only down side is: Have you checked the price of pecans lately? I got..."sticker shock" (above)! Its still sooooo worth it...