by Julia Stacey Reilly | Mar 12, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled beverages, pioneered by monks around the 12th century. Early whiskey differed from what we now know, as it would have been flavored with aromatic herbs and not barrel aged. By the 16th century imbibing whiskey was...
by Brian Cahill | Mar 12, 2026 | Views from the Shore, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Views from the Shore With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we start seeing green everywhere — decorations, shirts, even bagels. It got me thinking about another kind of green that many of us probably don’t get enough of: leafy greens. If I’m being honest, getting...
by Tammy Thornton | Mar 12, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
As someone who enjoys making all different types of breads (and eating them), I often make Irish soda bread for my family on St. Patrick’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy this type of bread, and you also don’t need a lot of time or ingredients. Baking...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Mar 12, 2026 | Atlantic County, Business, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
One of the greatest pleasures of living in South Jersey is the local places that make our communities feel like home. From neighborhood restaurants to small businesses run by people who genuinely care about what they do, these spots become part of our routines and our...
by David Setley | Mar 12, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! Wine is comprised of four major components: tannins, residual sugar (dryness/sweetness), alcohol, and acidity. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed tannins. This week, I will discuss acidity. There is much confusion among wine consumers as to the source of...
by Lisa Zaslow Segelman | Mar 12, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Pass it Down: Family Favorites One of the great pleasures of living in the American melting pot is getting to share in each other’s traditions. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect example. Across the country, people of many backgrounds sit down to a plate of corned beef...