The loyal customers of Alfonso’s Bakery in Cranford (originally a Staten Island icon since the 1970s) held their breath earlier in the year when the beloved bakery (at 200 South Ave. East) suddenly closed its doors. The lights went on again in Spring, but under a new name: Cranford Bakery and Desserts. The Cranford community…
Farm to Board: Twin Sisters Creating Exactly What You Need for Spring Entertaining!
What Dana and Danielle Malcolm are doing over at Farm to Board is pretty unique and spectacular! This twin sister team is taking cheeseboards and charcuterie to a whole new level and will hand deliver these gorgeous arrays right to your front door! Dana and Danielle Malcom are currently residing in Cranford and both are…
Women-Owned Small Businesses – Meet Joeanne Valentine Farrell of Garwood’s “Love Valentine Boutique”
Have you fallen in love with Garwood yet? In case you haven’t visited in a while – the number of small businesses opening in this quaint town is rapidly growing! Many of these are women-owned like my latest discovery– Love Valentine Boutique (pronounced “Valen-teen”) opened by local entrepreneur, Joeanne Valentine Farrell. The motto for her…
Classic Antiques in Garwood: Find Your Something Amazing!
I love antiquing and visiting consignment shops and am beyond thrilled that we have our very own Classic Antiques at 225 North Avenue in Garwood! Perhaps you’ve somehow missed this business that has been there for 20 years because you’ve been too fixated on grabbing your fast food fix! Classic Antiques has been located…
Kick Glass Art Studio in Cranford NJ
Our theme of women-owned businesses continues with the latest artsy addition to Cranford: KICK GLASS ART STUDIO. (Seriously, how great is that name?!) Donna Slevin and Sheila Hughes are co-owners of Kick Glass and have been lifelong friends, having grown up together in Westfield. Donna has an impressive 30 years of experience as a stained…
Cranford Resident Creates GORGEOUS Floral Arrangements… Flowers By Maggie
Who DOESN’T love fresh flowers?! Whether it’s a simple vase of tulips on a kitchen table, a dramatic arrangement at an event, or a classic bouquet held by a glowing bride, flowers make everything more special. No one knows that better than Margaret Iacovano of Cranford, whose business “Flowers by Maggie” provides truly breathtaking floral arrangements for…
The Westfield Farmers Market Offers Much More Than Local Produce!
If you’re anything like me, you try to SHOP LOCAL and EAT LOCAL whenever possible. Well, you can kill two birds with one stone by visiting the fabulous WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET, open every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm from now until October 29th! You’ll find everything from Jersey Fresh produce, baked goods, dog…
Local Business Owner’s Father is Laid To Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
Having grown up with a father who bravely fought in the Korean Conflict, I have a deep appreciation for U.S. soldiers and their families. A local Cranford business owner was equally proud of his late father, who received a Purple Heart for his service in the military, and was able to secure a funeral for…
Scotch Plains’ Tiki Love Farm Is A GREAT Place To Visit!
Many of you are familiar with Dreyer Farms in Cranford and Watchung Stables in Mountainside, but did you know there’s another farm in our area that has BOTH a vegetable farm and horses? It’s called Tiki Love Farm in Scotch Plains, NJ and it’s one of those hidden gems that I just love discovering! Tiki…
Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield, NJ
There’s one thing all businesses that have stood the test of time seem to have in common, and that’s INTEGRITY. Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield is a shining example of a business that radiates integrity, which is one of the reasons it has been a thriving local business for more than 50 years! Owner…
GHOS Training in Westfield NJ
If you resolved to get fit this year, but haven’t been quite lived up to that plan (or even started!), it’s not too late! According to Nasir Pharoah Guest–owner of the new GHOS Training Facility in Westfield–today is the perfect day to start working toward a healthier you. GHOS opened just this December, but the…
Philly Pretzel Company in Westfield…. Perfect Party Platters!!
I say it all the time–it’s just not a party without PHILLY PRETZEL COMPANY soft pretzels. I mean, honestly, who can resist freshly baked soft pretzels?! The sweet and soft bread dough combined with the coarse salt on top = heaven on earth. They’re always the first thing to go from a party buffet. Karen…
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