Big Sexy Soup Headed Your Way! It’s the perfect time of year to cozy up to a homemade bowl of soup! My friend and fellow Cranford resident Frank Martino just launched his Big Sexy Soup company. He’s cooking up fresh soup made from the freshest ingredients and delivered straight to your door! Please tell us…
Fat Dog Cookie Company
Westfield Teen Baking Cookies and Giving Back with Fat Dog Cookie company What’s better than delicious cookies and a great cause??!! This pandemic has allowed all of us to slow down a little bit and Westfield High School senior Amanda White took advantage of this opportunity. What started as a mission to start baking her…
Sofi & Ava’s Deli in Roselle Park
Sofi & Ava’s Deli: A Cranford family opens a down-home deli in Roselle Park Did someone say Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich? The buzz on social media during the holiday season about this sandwich at Sofi and Ava’s Deli at 300 Locust Street in Roselle Park was tremendous! I had to head over right away and see…
Foodie876_908: Local Cranford, NJ Mom Shares Her Amazing Culinary Skills
Foodie876_908: Local Cranford, NJ Mom Hosts Live Cooking Class Today at 4pm! Foodie876_908! A powerful theme has been running through many of my blog articles lately – and that is the perseverance of people and the ability to adapt and change in times of need. I am so inspired by our fellow neighbors who have…
Cranford Resident Participates “America in One Room” Political Experiment
Cranford Resident Participates “America in One Room” Political Experiment A pivotal event took place over a long weekend in September which could change the way we approach presidential elections in the future. James Fishkin and Larry Diamond were the mastermind researchers behind “America in One Room ” (“A1R”), a Helena Project designed and led in partnership with…
Ricardo Roig : Westfield Artist Reshaping the World of Art One Cut at a Time
Meet an artist like no other – Ricardo Roig from our very own Westfield, NJ! Before his gallery even opened its doors at 305 South Avenue West, his stunning and vivid hand cut prints stood out among the local Instagram feed. I was mesmerized by his talent and taking the ordinary into the extraordinary. Ricardo’s fresh…
Two Guys and their Pink Ono Bowls DTS Truck….
Have you noticed that recent high school graduates keep getting more impressive? They are quickly becoming entrepreneurs and already have future goals for how they are going to make an impact in this world! Meet recent Cranford High School 2019 Graduates Benjamin Quinutolo and Chris Giuditta. They are making heads turn at the Jersey Shore…
Cranford Mother and Chef-Extraordinaire Lilia Daly Brings Healthy Food Delivered Right to Your Door with “Fresh Daly” meal plans
I’m excited to introduce you to a local meal plan and catering service owned by Chef Lilia Daly of Cranford called “Fresh Daly”. While this is definitely not a new service offered to our area by Chef Lilia – she and her daughter-in-law, Rachel Daly, are ramping up their marketing efforts and bringing the family-run…
All are Invited to The Celebration Singers “Goin’ Home” 80th Anniversary Concert This Week!
What started out as singing in the workplace in 1938 as the Esso Choristers has continued and evolved into what is now the beloved multi-generational choir called The Celebration Singers of New Jersey. This phenomenal community choir has been celebrating their 80th Anniversary and will perform their “Goin’ Home” concert on May 31 and June…
The Cranford86 and the True Meaning of Memorial Day in Cranford NJ
Many of us associate Memorial Day Weekend with the start of summer, vacation time, BBQs, and blockbuster sales. However, we really must pause and reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day – to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. I wanted to take a moment to share with you why the…
1st Annual Progress Clothing Resale Fashion Show is this Friday, May 17 in Westfield, NJ!
What’s not to love about the newest owner of Progress Clothing Resale– Tiffani Serafin! She is a shining star, a powerhouse woman, and her new store at 1100 South Avenue W. in Westfield is full of fun, unique, inspiring, and retro clothes that anyone would love (XS-Plus-Size)! Tiffani started out as an employee at the…
Cranford Native Kelli Bruno Invites Everyone to Her “Nomahegan” Album Release Concert this Sunday, May 5, 2019
Let’s call this party “a return to childhood”! I spoke with Kelli Bruno, a sensational and talented young woman, last week about her exciting Nomahegan album launch party and FREE concert to be held in her hometown of Cranford this Sunday, May 5th from 2-4pm in Nomahegan Park. Kelli has been hailed a brilliant “Indie,…
