Madison Avenue-worthy CocktailsThe fifth season of AMC’s Mad Men premieres on Sunday night with the usual cast of hard-drinking ad execs in the 1960s. Back then, smoking was acceptable in the office… and of course, so was drinking.
While times have changed, these faves of the era have withstood the test of time. If you’re scheduling a Mad Men–themed viewing party, we offer an old-fashioned (that handsome Don Draper’s drink of choice), plus more classic cocktails.
A simple, classic martini for any occasion. If you order a martini, without any other instructions, this is what you should get. You can turn this into a dirty martini by adding a splash of olive brine.If you are looking for a vodka martini, we like those that too, but shhhh, don’t tell the “old school” martini drinkers. They refuse to call a drink made with anything but gin a martini!
From SoJo to the North Jersey to Cape May, check out these great foodie events all
Beers on the Boards, Saturday, March 24th. Two sessions: 12:30pm-4pm & 6pm-9:30pm. A craft beer tasting festival on the boardwalk! With over 20 breweries and an all day gourmet buffet. Taste a tremendous variety of beer flavors. Buffet to include some cool beer inspired fare and different beer/food pairings to sample. Held Indoors at Martell’s Tiki Bar.For more information and tickets: BeersontheBoards.com
HamentashenWith the Jewish Holiday of Purim upon us, it seems like now is a great time to make Hamentashen with my cousins.
What the heck is Purim, you might ask…
Purim is a holiday celebrated to remember the salvation of the Jewish people of Persiain the 4th Century BCE. (thank you google) In America, the holiday is celebrated in Hebrew School and other Jewish schools but was never really considered “important” at least at my synagogue. (more…)
SoJo Happening’s own Liz Battaglia is participating in the 8 Weeks to Wellness® program at Health Goals Center for Life Enhancement, and we are happy to share that after 4 weeks on the program, she is down 13 lbs and feeling fantastic! Miss something? Read about: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
What was that I was whining about last week? Plateau? Well guess what. I broke that bad streak with a 2 pound loss this week! That makes my total 15 pounds in 5 weeks! Woot, woot!
Dr. Baumgardener of Health Goals told me last week that it was probably temporary, and she was right!
I find that the diet/eating plan is the easiest to stick to during the weekdays – once I am up in the morning, I am good to sticking to routines. At right is my typical “workday” lineup.
Protein shake with berries in the morning (far right), which I eat right after my cardio, around 9:00am. This is around 20 oz. of protein, vitamins, and the antioxidant boost of strawberries and blueberries. This is not just a yummy “smoothie.” This is a seriously satisfying meal. And the berries make a huge difference – trust me.
Next up is lunch – protein and green. That’s easy to remember, isn’t it?! Protein and green. In this case, southwestern salmon with grilled asparagus. This meal comes between 12:00 and 1:00pm. I’ve been using a lot more seasoning lately, and I’m loving it. My spice cabinet has a whole new lineup. (You’re welcome, Trader Joe’s!).
Next up is what I call my “snack” shake, because it takes the place of whatever not-so-great things (carbs, carbs, sugar and carbs) I used to eat in the afternoons. I pack the shake powder dry in my handy-dandy blender-bottle, and fill the rest with water when I’m ready to drink. Shake, shake, shake senora, and I’m ready to go! Usually between 3:30 and 4:00pm.
And there’s still 2 meals left in the day! I promise you, I am never, ever hungry on this plan. And I know it’s the RIGHT way to eat, because my body is telling me so!
By the way, having a bullet-type blender is extremely awesome for making the AM berry shakes. Of course I could do it in my regular blender, but the little one is so easy to clean and so FAST. Fits right into the routine!
15 lbs down, and I am excited to see what Week 6 holds…
Until next week!
Today’s the big day. Lovebirds all over South Jersey are focused on thoughts on romance, flowers, and… chocolate!We are fortunate to have several local purveyors of homemade chocolates who can help you satiate your sweetie with Valentine’s Day treats.
Sweet Valentine RecipesTry these delicious recipes on for size, brought to you by Tastefully Simple. Use Tastefully Simple’s versatile mixes, or experiment with your own! Cutie Cake Lollipops, Mini Truffles, Almost Pound Cake Parfait, Butterscotch Latte and more!
Any way you try them, these recipes are sure to bring some extra sweetness to your Valentine’s Day!
Valentine Brunch Cooking Class Feb 11th!Get ready for the best cooking class ever!
On February 11th, Chef Mark of The Tortilla Press will host a Valentine Brunch Class! It’s all about love, food and the fastest way to get them both! (more…)
With Thanksgiving days away, most people are thinking of Turkey. Here at SoJo, we’re fast-forwarding to dessert! If you’re anything like me, you love checking out the food shows that cater to your sweet tooth: Cupcake Wars, Top Chef Just Desserts, Ace of Cakes and others. I wanted to see what life is like for a real-life master of high-end dessert specialties, and see if we could score some pointers for us bake-at-home types. Luckily for SoJo readers, Classic Cake in Cherry Hill was happy to oblige! (more…)
There’s nothing quite like picking your own produce, especially at this time of year. Why not pack up the fam’ and head out to one of these gorgeous local farms.
Pumpkins and Apples are ripe for the picking, but please mind the icons below so you know which farm has which fall fare! Come out and take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season!
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