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We are Bridgewater BRIDGEWATER LIFESTYLE HAS ARRIVED, AND WE ARE HUMBLED BY THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. Allow us to introduce ourselves. My name is Tiffany, and together with my husband, Jake, we are the publishers of Bridgewater's brand-new lifestyle magazine. For a little background on us, we met at Rutgers University. (Go Knights!) First came love. Then came marriage. Then came baby in the baby carriage...which meant it was time to buy a house! When we began house hunting, we knew that Bridgewater was where we wanted to raise our family. We were sold on the town for many reasons. The schools are amazing, and the neighborhoods are quaint yet still close to tons of shopping, dining and recreation options. Above all else, the people of this town are friendly and welcoming. We are now the proud parents of three little girls—who are actually our cover models—and we can't think of anywhere else in the world that we would rather call home.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019
FEATURES 14 Brothers-in-Law Introduce Afghan Food to Martinsville Hills of Herat's Mantu—Afghan Dumplings
18 All Dogs Like Robbin An Old Dog Can Learn New Tricks
22 Experience the Cyclone Meet the Owners of Franklin’s First Brewpub
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34 Summer Day Trips Our Family’s Favorite Places to Visit
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Culinary Creations
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Local Limelight
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CULINARY CREATIONS
BROTHERS-IN-LAW
INTRODUCE AFGHAN FOOD TO MARTINSVILLE HILLS OF HERAT'S MANTU—AFGHAN DUMPLINGS
ARTICLE JAKE SLOWINSKI PHOTOGRAPHY TIER ONE VENTURES LLC
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WHAT IS AFGHAN CUISINE? It consists of marinated kabobs, seasoned veggies, freshly baked bread and remarkably flavored rices. Hills of Herat, a family-owned and -operated Afghan restaurant in Martinsville, gets it right. Every item on their menu is made from scratch with the freshest herbs and tastefully seasoned spices. All of their meat is Halal, non-GMO and grass-fed. Co-owners Wali Sidiqee, Mustafa Sidiqee and Abdul Saboor work hard to bring exposure to their cuisine. While Afghan food can seem intimidating to the unadventurous eater, once someone comes in and tries it, they come back time and time again. One of the biggest sellers on their menu is Mantu, which is Afghan-style dumplings. GROUND BEEF OR LAMB
Below is Hills of Herat’s four-serving recipe. Warning: These are amazing, so you may want to double your recipe size!
ONIONS
MANTU GARLIC
BLACK PEPPER
TURMERIC POWDER
GROUND CORIANDER
MANTU INGREDIENTS + 2 cups ground beef or lamb
wet the edges with water (you may use your
+ 2/3 cup onions, chopped
fingers or a basting brush). Fold over first two
+ 3 cloves garlic, minced
opposite ends of the egg roll wrap, followed by
+ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
other two ends to enclose dumplings. Press
+ 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
the edges tightly to seal together. Continue
+ 1 teaspoon ground coriander
doing this with the remaining wraps.
+ Vegetable oil
Add water to the dish, cover and bring to
+ 1 package egg roll or wonton wraps
boil. Grease the bottom of the steamer
YOGURT SAUCE INGREDIENTS
the dumplings on top, leaving some room in between each dumpling so they don't stick
+ Oregano to taste
together. Once the water has come to a boil,
+ 1 clove garlic
place the racks filled with dumplings back
+ Dried mint to taste
on to the steamer dish. Cover lid and steam
1. Heat pan over medium heat and add the garlic, ground beef or lamb, coriander and some salt. Cook until the meat is half-way cooked for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add a few dashes of black pepper to taste and then remove from heat. 2. Mix in the cup of raw chopped onions with the meat and let it cool down to room temperature. 3. Cut egg roll wraps into 4-inch diameter circles or squares. Place approximately one tablespoon of the cooled ground WONTON WRAPS
racks with oil to prevent sticking and place
+ 1 cup Greek yogurt
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS VEGETABLE OIL
4. Take the racks out of the steamer dish.
+ Salt to taste
for approximately 40 minutes. 5. While the dumplings are steaming, prepare the topping. Mix yogurt sauce ingredients and set aside.
SERVING INSTRUCTION S 1. Now that the dumplings have cooked, add a thin layer of the yogurt mixture to a large serving plate. 2. Place the steamed dumplings on top. 3. Pour some more of the yogurt mixture on top of the dumplings and coat everything with the yogurt sauce. 4. Garnish with dried mint and a little bit of
meat and onion mixture onto each wrap.
cayenne pepper.
To make the wraps stick together easily,
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
A L L DOGS L I KE ROBBIN AN OLD DOG CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS
WHEN I SHOWED UP AT ROBBIN BUTLER’S
Once Robbin’s identical twin daughters were
HOME TO INTERVIEW HER, I WAS GREETED BY
grown and she had retired from her career in the
THREE PEPPY DOGS AT THE DOOR: 17-YEAR-
pharmaceutical industry, it was time to pursue
OLD
6-YEAR-OLD
her passion. While she had always been good
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER (MERCEDES) AND
with dogs, up to that point she had no formalized
5-MONTH-OLD
COCKAPOO
(BELLA),
COCKAPOO
(DORRIE).
As
training. Robbin enrolled in CATCH Canine Trainers
someone who is admittedly apprehensive around
Academy and then apprenticed at a local dog train-
animals, I feared that this interview could be
ing school. While there, customers started reaching
challenging, but Robbin, the founder of Doggy
out to her for private lessons. It was from these ses-
Etiquette, immediately sensed my nervousness
sions that the idea for Doggy Etiquette was born.
and kicked into trainer mode. She instructed me
Doggy Etiquette offers in-home dog obedience train-
to look away and not make eye contact. Low and
ing that is tailored to the pets’ needs. She travels to her
behold, the dogs lost interest in my presence.
clients’ homes and can help them work through every-
Robbin started her dog training business in the
day issues. If needed, Robbin will even go with them for a
house that she shares with her husband, Bob. For
walk or take them on a hike. Whenever possible, Robbin
more than 30 years, she has owned and trained
prefers to involve the entire family in the process.
her own dogs, and for many of those years, she has managed a multi-dog household. “I always had a way with dogs; it’s something I inherited from my father," Robbin says.
Robbin says that the benefit of being in her clients’ homes is that she is in the dogs’ natural environments. She can see the couch that is being chewed, watch the interaction with other pets and
At just 12 years old, she began dog-sitting for a
explore the family dynamics. Robbin then provides
neighbor because she was the only person that they
a customized plan and returns for a series of ses-
could trust with their two rambunctious Boxers.
sions to help implement it.
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“MY WHOLE LIFE I HEARD, ‘ALL DOGS LIKE ROBBIN!’”
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
(CON TI N U ED)
“I’M TOLD THAT PEOPLE LIKE MY APPROACH. I’M REALLY GOOD AT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND LISTENING. IT’S A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT. EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT. THERE IS NO COOKIE CUTTER MOLD.”
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When asked if she ever encountered a dog that she couldn’t train, she emphatically replied no. Robbin believes that all dogs, regardless of breed or age, have the ability to be trained, but it requires reinforcement from the owners. In order to be successful, clients are strongly encouraged to follow the weekly homework. Robbin did admit that she was once asked to train a dog to use a human bathroom, and that was one undertaking that she was not willing to embark on! While most families contact Robbin for obedience training, she does indulge in a little fun with the dogs while she is there. She enjoys teaching the dogs tricks like jumping through a hoop or standing on a platform. “These games are good for mental stimulation. Plus, I have so much fun doing it!" In the spirit of giving back to the community, Robbin is a regular volunteer at Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and NJ AniMeals, a nonprofit that delivers food and litter to pet owners in need. She is also an Animal Control Officer. To learn more about the “paws-itive" results that Doggie Etiquette can provide, please visit DoggieEtiquette.com.
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“FROM LEARNING ABOUT THE PROCESS TO HAVING A COMFORTABLE TASTING ROOM, COMING TO JERSEY CYCLONE BREWING IS AN EXPERIENCE. IT’S A DAY OUT.” —JAN
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HOT SPOT
(CON TI N U ED)
THE OWNERS OF JERSEY CYCLONE BREWING,
JAN
CHWIEDOSIUK
trust," Jan says. They knew there was noth-
STIRLING AND BRIAN TEEL OF BELLE
ing like this in the immediate area and that
MEAD, HAVE KNOWN EACH OTHER
they could tap into a market for a local craft-
SINCE CHILDHOOD, BUT AFTER GRAD-
brewed beer that people were looking for.
UATING FROM WATCHUNG HILLS HIGH
Not only are these guys beer enthusi-
SCHOOL, THEY WENT THEIR SEPARATE
asts, but they also had a clear vision for the
WAYS. Jan went on to become a civil engi-
modern industrial-style tasting room that
neer while Brian became a CPA. In 2011,
they wanted their customers to experience.
the devastation that would be known as
Sharing a passion for woodworking, Jan
Hurricane Irene hit New Jersey. Jan's family
and Brian built out the space themselves
business, the European Deli in Manville, was
and handmade almost the entire tasting
underwater, and they needed manpower to
room, down to the chairs and tables made
clean up the wreckage. He reached out to
from locally sourced white oak. The atten-
his old friend, Brian, for help. Working side
tion to the smallest detail and pride in their
by side, their friendship was rekindled.
work resonates throughout.
“We like to say we bonded while carrying an 800-pound oven out of the shop,” Brian says.
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“It was our entrepreneurial spirit and mutual
OF
Patrons come for the atmosphere and stay for the amazing beer.
The duo started spending a lot of time
Jan and Brian's dream was to create an
together and realized they had a mutual love
environment where people would talk and
for home brewing beer. They began making
interact, which is unlike a lot of establish-
it by the gallon on their stoves. Brain defends
ments where everyone is watching TV or
that it’s not as hard as it looks.
staring at their phones. Customers can
Through trial and error, the pair started
be found playing Battle Ship or one of
making beers that impressed their family
several other available board games, and
and friends.
everyone is welcome to a complimentary
So what inspired two buddies to branch out
tour of the brewery. They can bring their
from being homebrewing hobbyists to open-
own snacks to munch on or even order
ing their own 2,500-square-foot tasting room?
delivery from several local restaurants.
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HOT SPOT (CON TI N U ED)
Jan and Brian's goal is to support and
To stay up to date on the present offerings
grow the local community.
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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.
Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined. 3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. 4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters. 5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.
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the mall in a mostly flat course, this
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Stangl Road, Flemington
tomato capital! For foodies and
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beer-lovers, this family-friendly event
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2019
food from local restaurants and fam-
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selling a range of culinary delights
single one is fun and talented, so make sure to clear your schedule. DowntownSomerville.com/Events
4 Bridgewater Library Branch
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festivities. Andy B. will perform followed by The Fabulous Grease Band. Facebook.com/MegaBiteEvents
TWO FOR TUESDAY EVENT AT COLOR ME MINE Bridgewater Commons Mall
BRIDGEWATER FARMERS MARKET out
the
farmers
market
every Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through
Every
Tuesday,
studio
fees
are
buy one, get one free at Color Me Mine—$8
savings!
Come
with
a friend and have fun together. BridgewaterCommons.com
branch.
System's They
have
Bridgewater fresh
pro-
duce, meats, cheeses and more! BridgewaterFarmersMarket.org
4 FIT BODY RUN FOR APRAXIA KIDS 5K AND WALK
11 FARM TO TABLE: PEACH PANCAKE BREAKFAST Alstede Farms
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat breakfast complete with handpicked peach
Oct. 29 at the Somerset County Library
Duke Island Park
will be there at 5 p.m. to start the
a different style of music. Every
30
FLEMINGTON CORN, TOMATO AND BEER FESTIVAL Join the festival in the corn and
weekend to Labor Day weekend, the coolest classic cars around line up for
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pancakes and featuring sausage,
GBEAF OUTDOOR MOVIE: INCREDIBLES 2
day access to pick your own fields and
eggs, bacon, country potatoes and beverages. Admission includes allorchards (additional charge to pay for
IEF Baseball Fields, Green Brook
what you pick) where you can pick
Green Brook Education and Athletic
your own peaches! Also included
hosts Incredibles
are maze entrance, live entertain-
Foundation
2. This free outdoor movie begins at
ment
dusk. The snack shack will be open
wagon rides. AlstedeFarms.com/
Bridgewater Commons Mall
to purchase food and beverages.
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Help raise money and awareness for
Don't forget your chair or blanket!
Apraxia Kids! With three laps around
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SOMERSET PATRIOTS VS. SOUTHERN MARYLAND TD Bank Ballpark
Come out and enjoy Somerset Patriots Baseball followed by the best fireworks show in New Jersey!
Welcome
to your neighborhood wellness center!
SomersetPatriots.com
29 STARLIT CINEMA
Division Street, Somerville
Spend a night out watching E.T. on a giant screen and a state-of-
We hope you feel relaxed, and comfortable as you sit in our lounge, take a beginner-friendly yoga class, or attend any of our weekly events and workshops. In addition to our daily yoga classes, we offer Reiki certification classes, Mindfulness for youth and adults, Rehabilitation Massage, Cryoskin, Health & Wellness
the-art sound system surrounded by friends, family, fresh air and the best food in New Jersey. The free show begins at 8:30 p.m. DowntownSomerville.com/Events
coaching, Drum Circle, and other monthly events. Come take a look at our boutique offering local, hand-crafted jewelry, candles, aromatherapy, crystals and more!
New Students 30 Days
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Unlimited Yoga
$
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