Have you heard about slippery elm?
By Dr. LaToya Roberts Slippery elm is a tree native to North America and has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. The inner bark of the tree contains a substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, mucilage becomes a slippery, thick, gel-like consistency....International Cava Day – Spain’s sparkling wine
Drink Up! By David Setley Summer heat means that sparkling wines are flying off the shelves. You are likely familiar with Champagne and Prosecco, but have you enjoyed Spain’s contribution to sparkling wine? July 12 is International Cava Day this year, providing the...Jersey Gumbo brings taste of New Orleans to Somers Point
By Steffen Klenk A wonderful time was had by all at the annual Jersey Gumbo Festival, held at The Point Tiki Bar in Somers Point on Monday, July 8. All in attendance were treated to an amazing festival filled with outstanding world-class music, and the best gumbo in...Blueberries: The story behind New Jersey’s top crop
By James FitzPatrick Contributing Writer When it comes to blueberries, they haven’t always been a Jersey thing. Before the early 1900s, blueberries as we know them today didn’t exist as a farm-raised crop. They were picked in the wild because farmers had not figured...Farmers Markets
Brigantine Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brigantine Community School parking lot Sheridan Blvd. The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers on Saturdays, rain or shine, until Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit...
