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I N S E A S O N The vegetable Popeye made famous. A S S E M B LY
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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 5 APRIL/MAY 2012 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Price
It’s all in there
Here’s our spring serving of Jersey Eats. Our cover story, “Herbalicious,” focuses on fresh herbs that will transcend ordinary dishes into extraordinary ones. We go In the Kitchen with Chef Larry Robinson of Medford’s Ceriello Market and find great Lunch Spots in Sewell. Destination Dining lands us in Alexandria, Va., and we take you on a zinfandelian odyssey in our Wine column. In Season highlights Popeye’s favorite – spinach, and we greet Easter with a traditional Australian lamb dressed with fig marmalade. We help you build a better butterfish with assistance from Ritz Seafood in Assembly Required, and we mix up a stinger in What We’re Drinking, plus share tasty recipes that can increase your culinary prowess. Don’t forget to enter our contest for “Dinner on Us.” Enjoy!
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bodies in your wake. You’re part of the mob surrounding the poor gloved-and-hairnetted person who cowers behind the small toaster oven (or microwave) on a rolling cart and sees nothing but hands coming at her. You scarf up whatever is put out there and walk away with one of those annoying roof-of-the-mouth blisters because in the feeding frenzy, you missed the Costco worker saying “It’s hotter than lava.” But wait, there’s more. Literally. As in more food. It’s sample day. One worker just put out some Pillsbury crescent rolls, you know, the very same ones you picked up in the dairy case at Acme, then put back down (because it said 6 grams of fat per serving). Can’t pass
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Roasted Miso Marinated
Hawaiian Butterfish Recipe courtesy of Ritz Seafood, Voorhees
INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4 Two to three days beforehand, make the marinade and marinade the fish.
For the marinade: • 1/2 Cup sake • 1/2 Cup mirin • 1/2 Cup white Shiro miso paste • 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar • 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced • 1 tsp. Sambal ground chili paste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring the sake and the mirin to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Boil for 20 seconds to evaporate the alcohol. Turn the heat down to low and add the miso paste, mixing with a wooden spoon. When the miso has dissolved completely, return the heat to high and add the sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring constantly with the wooden spoon to ensure that the bottom of the pan doesn’t burn. Remove from heat once the sugar is fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature. 2. Pat the butterfish fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. 3. Slather the fish with the miso marinade and place in a nonreactive dish or bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or put it into a Ziploc bag with the miso marinade. Leave to marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. When it’s ready to be cooked, wipe excess marinade off each fish filet but do not wash off or remove completely. Sear both sides of the fish in a skillet over medium heat until you see the highlights of sugar caramelization. 2. Place the fish on a broiler pan lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick spray. Cook in oven for about 10 minutes. 3. To garnish, drizzle with Kecap Manis (medium sweet soy syrup), garnish top with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
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I’m asked all the time what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough question because I love so many kinds of wine. I guess it sort of depends on where I am, who I’m with and what I’m eating. For example, on an annual trek to Maine I’ve been making for the last 20 years, it’s hard to beat a fresh Maine lobster and a glass of chablis. But a rack of New Zealand lamb chops with a California cabernet is equally wonderful. Then again, an Oregon pinot noir with a grilled salmon fillet is a meal to savor and fantasize about. As I said, it’s tough to pick a favorite. But if I was asked to pick a wine that was consistently good, a great food wine and a great value, and only grown in the U.S., I’d say zinfandel. And not white zinfandel, which is sort of the “soda pop” version of this great red wine. It turns out there is a great story behind this grape and the wine it makes. For more than 100 years, grape growers didn’t know where zinfandel came from. Records show that in 1848 it was grown in Salem, Mass., and even earlier, out on Long Island, where it was called black zinfandel. There was nothing more illuminating until 1967 when the same grape was found in Southern Italy, where it was called primitivo. At this point, knowing zinfandel’s origins brought aficionados back to square one. A few years ago a grape called plavac mali was discovered in Yugoslavia and, with the use of DNA analysis, it was determined that it was closely related to zinfandel. We now know that zinfandel came to California from Yugoslavia in the mid-1800s. By the end of the 1800s, it was the most widely grown grape in California. The popularity of this wine remained strong for many years, producing a range of wines from light and fruity to dark, intensely fruity and tannic. But the love of zinfandel began to wane in the 1970s with preference for Continued on Page 19
WINE Continued from Page 18 cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Wine made from zinfandel was getting hard to sell and, as a result, century-old vineyards that had produced decades of quality wine were being shuttered. And then there was white zinfandel. The folks at a winery called Sutter Home decided to take the zinfandel grapes that were so available and cheap, and to press out the juice without fermenting on the skins. As a result, they got blush-colored wine from red grapes. It was pretty, it was sweet, it sold out quickly and the 100-year-old vineyards were saved. With time, the demand for zinfandel returned. So much so that an organization called ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) was formed. This group travels around the country pouring zinfandel for zinfandel lovers, and the number of these fans continues to climb. I went to their ZAP Festival in January in San Francisco, three days of zinfandeltasting events. The first evening, there were 50 zin producers, each featuring a chef who paired a zinfandel with a dish. This event really showed the versatility of this wine. The next day, there was a seminar with the producers of some of the giants of zinfandel: Ridge Winery, Rosenblum Winery and Ravenswood. They poured zins from vintages going back 20 years. The last day was the big event; more than 400 zinfandel producers poured their wines in a grand tasting. I tasted almost a hundred wines that day. Of course, I spit rather than swallowed, or I wouldn’t have much faith in my wine notes. As I look at my notes now, I see adjectives such as “gorgeous,” “luscious,” “jammy,” “fantastic.” Of all the wines I tasted there were only two I didn’t like. One was fruity but just too high in alcohol and tasted hot. The other just smelled bad. The rest of the wines were wonderful. I don’t know
of any wine that is so consistently good at all price levels. If you’re not drinking zinfandel regularly, you’re missing a real treat. These wines smell and taste of blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries and plums. The wines feel jammy in the mouth and the fruit flavors last for a long time. I noticed that the less expensive ones are very fruity, fun and simple, something like a Beaujolais. As the price goes up, the wines become more complex, adding spice, black pepper and tannins to the fruit flavors. So if you’re matching these wines with food, go cheap ($6 to $10) when you’re having hamburgers. If you’re dining on London broil, go up a notch ($14 to $18). If it’s a rack of lamb with rosemary, step it up even more ($25 to $30). The “7 to try” are a must buy. These are all great wines and great values. I have already added them to my wine cellar. They will continue to give pleasure for many years; however, I drink most zinfandels within two years of purchase, when the fruity flavors are still most intense. By the way, we do not grow this hot-climate grape in New Jersey.
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Cilantro If you’re a fan of salsa, guacamole or stir-fry, you probably like cilantro. Sometimes called Chinese parsley, cilantro is an ancient herb that is experiencing a well-deserved culinary resurgence. Kiefer points out, “Cilantro is very versatile. It has a distinctive flavor, which some may refer to as soapy, but it works well in many Mexican and Asian dishes.” Seeds of the cilantro plant are called coriander and Kiefer says, “These seeds are used dry in curry powder, breads and sausage and are usually ground, except when put into pickles. We use coriander seeds to make delicious banana bread.” CP-0010468352
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Parsley Parsley is one of the most universally popular herbs and Kiefer points out why: “It’s a great source of vitamin C and is excellent in soups, potatoes, meats, meatballs and tomato sauce. When I make spaghetti sauce I use several cans of tomatoes. I put the last can of tomatoes into a blender, add about a cup of parsley and half cup of basil to it, then pour the mixture into the simmering sauce. It really makes the flavor sparkle.” Boiled, scalloped and mashed potatoes, as well as potato salad are also especially delicious when you add a generous amount of chopped parsley, and Kiefer says, “Parsley is a favorite for chicken soup and many chicken dishes.”
Basil With more than 60 types, there is no shortage of basil to choose from. The most familiar is sweet Italian, widely used and recognized by its tantalizing aroma and licorice-clove flavor. Other popular varieties include purple Thai basil and citrusy lemon basil. The mixture of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil reaps a delicious pesto, but basil also works wonderfully well in sauces, soups and on sandwiches. It enhances the juicy ripe flavor of tomatoes and is often served with them in a colorful salad along with creamy white buffalo mozzarella and drizzles of rich, golden olive oil.
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Fragrant, with its pungently pine-like flavor, is a delicious choice for omelets and frittatas. It’s also a great addition to lamb, chicken, potato dishes, soups, tomato sauces and salads. Pureed rosemary leaves mixed in to olive oil will give you a flavorful dipping sauce for crusty slices of bread. Most recipes call for rosemary leaves but the herb’s woody sprigs are great for roasting meats or used as skewers for grilling vegetables.
Thyme Thyme is available in dozens of varieties but French thyme is the most common. It has a wonderful fragrance and is an ideal seasoning in omelets, scrambled eggs, soups and stocks. Many types of hearty beans, including red and white kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans, taste exceptionally delicious when cooked with thyme. Thyme pairs well with other herbs; lamb, pork, duck and fish; and is also delicious in Cajun and Creole dishes.
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If you are unfamiliar with using thyme or any herb, Kiefer says to start by adding a small amount and then tasting your dish before adding more. “Nobody can tell you how much is right for your palate. You must taste because some herbs, like basil, have stronger flavors that can overpower.” FOR MORE Another smart way to start familiar- INFORMATION: Contact Triple izing yourself with herbs is by heading Oaks Nursery & to Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb GarHerb Garden at www.tripleoaks. den on May 26-27 for its Annual Herb com or call Weekend. Kiefer says, “The Herb Society (856) 694-4272. of America South Jersey Unit will be on hand and we’ve scheduled a wide range of activities including tastings, lectures, demonstrations and tours of our herb gardens.” Kiefer is also doing a special presentation on the 2012 herb of the year, the rose, and says, “You may be surprised to learn the beautiful rose is also one of the oldest culinary herbs.” If you can’t attend Herb Weekend, Kiefer advises picking up a copy of The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs. “It’s a tremendous reference guide with many easy-to-follow recipes.” But however you choose to learn about herbs, it’s time to get started. A simple herb will transform a seemingly good dish into a deliciously grand one.
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pone whipped sweet potatoes. Executive Chef Matthew Brunozzi says he enjoys partnering with farms and wineries to incorporate local ingredients into the menu. “Locally grown produce yields a freshness that is reflected in every dish we prepare. We proudly support Jersey Fresh and feel that it is a unique advantage to have these farms and wineries directly in our backyard,” he says. The intimate dining room seats 65 people, with additional seats at the bar. A back room is available for private parties and banquets. In addition, the restaurant and bar host wine dinners, game dinners and other special events throughout the year. Live entertainment encourages Annata patrons to stay and relax. Live jazz and acoustic music nights are held every week, and popular local bands such as Don’t Call Me Francis can also be heard here. “There really is something for everyone here at Annata,” from the wine to the food to the overall experience, Brunozzi says.
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At the English Gardener Gift Shop in Haddonfield, New Jersey, we offer a distinctive selection of British foods, pub decor and gifts for the home and garden. We carry Barbarian Rugby jerseys and licensed Guinness apparel, along with a large assortment of teas, sweets and biscuits from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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While there are certainly plenty of choices for Easter dinner’s main course — glazed ham, prime rib, crown roast — a leg of lamb is probably the one with the most tradition behind it. Lamb references in Christianity go back to the book of Genesis. Some believed lamb to be a lucky omen and the Benedictine monks even wrote a blessing prayer for lambs. As if that wasn’t enough to seal the deal, centuries ago lamb was adopted into law as the pope’s official Easter dinner. So here at Jersey Eats, we figure if lamb is good enough for the man living in the Vatican, then it’s good enough for us. Here is an Australian Lamb accompanied by a mint julee and a marmalade of figs prepared and plated by Chef Jack Connor at Café Madison in Riverside. –-Mary Price Recipe on Page 34
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It used to be you could count on seasonal beers to run far ahead of the change in weather they’re made to harmonize with, and hit the taps and store shelves before you actually flipped the calendar page. It went something like this: a rich maibock in March for drinking in May, lighter farmhouse ales in April for swigging in June through late summer, and heartier brews showing up in August for the fall. This year’s quite mild winter – admit it, you too, were calling the first month of the year June-uary – knocked that schedule out of whack: 50-degree weather outside, dense winter warmers, imperial stouts, porters and doublebocks – the kinds of brews that give you a glow – inside. So with the weather and calendar apparently not on speaking terms these days, let’s just chuck the whole damned seasonal thing. Instead, let’s throw a dart at the calendar and pick a date to party. How convenient that Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year – must be in cahoots with St. Patrick’s Day, which did likewise. They’ve both become big bar-event calendar moments, but the spicy Southwest cuisine of de Mayo is far more fun than the dirge-like downer of corned beef and cabbage. Nice, too, that Southwest cuisine pairs well with a lot of beer styles. But there’s no reason to struggle to make a match, just reach for the quite able, ever-ready standby of American pale ale. Better known, perhaps, for courting grilled fare, APAs still match up quite well when you want to get peppery and spicy. So get your opener and glass, here come some suggestions. But first, some caveats and considerations. Hops will put a point on the spiciness, but that’s kind of the aim here. Just remember, the hoppier the brew, such as IPAs and double IPAs, the sharper that kick’s going to be, the more it’s going to accentuate the flash (and go really well with those already mentioned grilled meats). Unless you’re really aiming for an unrelenting, overboard, scorched-earth gustatory experience, go for balance with Continued on Page 36
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You can’t miss the sprawling pink-and-blue building that houses the restaurant, and you wouldn’t want to. Everything at the family-owned restaurant is infused with homemade flavor, including mole, a traditional Mexican sauce. And the booze is notable too: Mexican beers, South American wines and, of course, tequila – more than 100 brands of it.
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The Tortilla siblings are not Mexican restaurants, per se (“Mexican-influenced,” with many hints of the Southwest, would be more accurate). But the restaurants and their chef-owner, Mark Smith, are often considered part of the South Jersey Mexican cuisine scene, and regularly mentioned in conversations about innovative cooking, thanks to dishes such as the Chipotle Peanut BBQ Pork Platter.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. By BETH D’ADDONO
If you visit Alexandria thinking it’s a good home base for excursions to Washington, D.C., just across the Potomac, you’d be right. It takes just 20 minutes on the Metro to get to the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital. The problem is, once you get a dose of the scene on this side of the river, you might not make the trip. A place with roots as deep in Colonial America as Philadelphia, Alexandria will seem familiar, with its cobblestone streets and Federal architecture. The
third historic district in the country, after Charleston and New Orleans, Alexandria was where George Washington really did sleep – and eat, drink and shop, when he wasn’t eight miles up the river in Mount Vernon. An ideal weekend getaway, Alexandria offers 18th-century charm along with 21st-century chic. Dozens of boutiques, most owneroperated, line the main drag of King Street and its cross streets. From shoes at the Shoe Hive to treats at Lavender Moon Cupcakery, and fresh produce and crafts
at the Saturday morning farmers market, Alexandria is a fun place for browsing, strolling and noshing. For a peek at the local art scene, head to the river for a walk through the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former munitions factory turned into a warehouse of artists’ studios and galleries. Before you know it, the weekend has vanished and you still haven’t seen all there is to see in Alexandria, a city that actually lives up to its marketing slogan, “the fun side of the Potomac.”
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For something a bit more, OK, a lot more, hip, head to PX, a second-story “speakeasy” recognizable by its blue light on Columbus Street just south of King. Climb the steps and enter a world of handcrafted elixirs such as the Big O – made with Hendricks gin, Cointreau, orange bitters, homemade orange syrup and lime juice. There’s even a libation called the Smoker’s Delight, a shake of bourbon, honey syrup and tobacco. This is the kind of place where cocktail attire is encouraged, the bitters are house-made and the coupe glass is a vessel of choice.
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RESTAURANT EVE Ralic’s Steakhouse is now open serving up modernized classic in this boutique BYO centrally located in Downtown Haddonfield. Our team is determined to provide premier culinary experiences to the residents and visitors to the charming, historic town of Haddonfield, New Jersey. Call 856.616.1520 to make a reservation to experience one of the region’s premier dining destinations.
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110 S. Pitt St. (703) 706-0450 www.restauranteve.com Eve is a temptress with a split personality. The love child of the Dublin-born chef Cathal Armstrong and his wife Meshelle (and also named for their first born), the handsome restaurant declares itself both a funky bistro and a formal dining experience. For a dreamy date, reserve a spot in the 34-seat tasting room, where Armstrong’s marriage between modern American cooking and classical French cuisine reigns supreme. The five- ($120), seven- ($135) and ninePhoto courtesy of Meshelle Armstrong course menus ($150) showcase local purveyors and seasonal offerings with gems such as olive-oil poached tuna, lobster crème brulee with baby fennel and heirloom tomato tart with basil from the Armstrongs’ home garden. Feeling less flush? Munch on homemade head cheese with a fried farm egg and filet of Chesapeake rockfish with creamy polenta in the equally fetching bistro. And don’t miss a cocktail shaken by Todd Thrasher, the restaurant’s general manager and “liquid savant.” The guy makes his own mixers, including cola and tonic, and provides cocktail and food pairings that are simply divine.
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