Book
Review: "Food Lover's Guide to New Jersey" by Peter
Genovese
by Jennifer A. Wickes
A
small guide to a lot of the food paradises available in New Jersey
written by a native.
Peter
Genovese is a writer for The Star-Ledger, a newspaper based in
Newark, New Jersey. He has two regular columns: "The
Munchmobile"
series, as well as "Eat With Pete". He has authored
a total of six books, four of which are about New Jersey.
Yes,
it is one of the smallest US states, being 47th in size, yet
9th in population.
Also, yes, New Jersey is known for chemical products, electrical
equipment and being a suburb of New York City. But did you
know
that New Jersey is also known as the "Garden State"?
That New Jersey also relies on tourism and their agriculture as
part of their economy? Anyone who has lived in New Jersey or has
travelled here a lot knows about Jersey tomatoes, their wonderful
fresh seafood and how New Jersey has the best diners, and even
makes award winning wines!
The
book is divided into four sections: North Jersey, Central Jersey,
South Jersey and the Jersy Shore. Each of these sections has information
on numerous delicious places to find the food of New Jersey, such
as Made Here; Specialty Stores & Markets; Farmers' Markets;
Farm & Farm Stands; Food Happenings; Learn To Cook; Learn
About Wine; Landmark Eateries; Brewpubs & Microbreweries;
and Wine Trails.
There
are no photographs in this guide, only drawings. The book is easy-to-read
as it lists establishments and gives a brief overview. There are
no complicated terms to embrace, just the facts. The author has
even included some recipes from a few of the establishments in
this book, such as: Garden State Seafood Salad and Strawberries
with Creme Anglais.
Unless
you are a collector of food guides, this book is really only for
people who visit New Jersey, have a summer home here or live here.
"Food
Lovers' Guide to New Jersey : Best Local Specialties, Markets,
Recipes, Restaurants, Events, and More"
Peter Genovese
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The Globe Pequot Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2005)
Paperback: 288 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 6.8 x 6.0 x 0.8
ISBN: 076273079X
Price: $14.95
©
Jennifer A. Wickes
Jennifer
A. Wickes is a freelance food writer, researcher and cookbook
reviewer. She has written several eBooks, and has had numerous
articles and recipes in printed publications, as well as on- line.
She is working on her first cookbook. For more information about
Jennifer or her work, please visit her home page: http://home.comcast.net/~culinaryjen/Home.html