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MARCH-APRIL 2018 FREE At Home NEW JERSEY THE BEST OF LIFE WHERE YOU LIVE Growing gladiolus Garden planner: Get ideas You can win: A chef-tested Global goodness: Traveling for what to plant this spring Anolon brand French skillet the world in your own kitchen 2 AtHomeNJ.com March-April 2018 CALENDAR Good things for you and your family to do Tuesday, March 13: “Healthy Living, Healthy Eating,” 11:30 a.m. at the Lavy House, 748 E. Broad St., Westfield. Regis- tered dietitian Karen M. Ensle, family and community health sciences educator for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County, will discuss realistic portion sizes for im- proved health. Register by calling (908) 352-8375. Sunday, March 18: “Come to the Cabaret,” 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union. Jazz vocalist Carrie Jackson, accompanied by the Jazzin’ All Star Ensemble, will perform beloved jazz, popular standards and American Songbook treasures. Dancing is encour- aged. Voluntary $10 donation requested; free for seniors and youth. Bring non-perishable food items to help those in need. Call (908) 289-8112 for program details. Monday, March 19: “Agents of Change: Famous Women in New Jersey History,” 7 p.m. at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., Cranford. Lecturer and photographer Jim DelGiudice will discuss influential female philanthropists, performers, politicians and others within the context of their own lives. DelGiudice, who has documented state history for more than 25 years, is a three-time winner of a share of New Jersey’s Historic Preservation Award. Call (908) 709-7272. Tuesday, March 20: “Organic Vegetable Gardening,” 7:30 p.m. at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., Cranford. Virginia Lamb, environmental educator from Rutgers Home Gardeners’ School, will discuss how to start or improve a vegetable garden. Topics in the free presentation will include sustainable soil management, variety selection, companion planting, mulching, cover cropping and succes- © 2017 Xiomaro.com sion planting, with an emphasis on organic methods. This bedroom is among photographs in a free ebook about historic Ford Mansion that can be downloaded at Xiomaro.com. Monday, March 26: “Too Much Stuff?,” 6 p.m. at Mental Health Association in New Jersey, 673 Morris Ave., Suite Saturday, May 19: Artist reception and discussion, from 2 100, Springfield. Join free drop-in support groups that are a to 4 p.m. at Morristown National Historical Park Museum, safe space for those with an emotional attachment to things. 30 Washington Place, Morristown. Xiomáro will discuss his Share and learn about clutter challenges. Groups meet every photographs of Ford Mansion, George Washington’s military other Monday at 6 p.m., and every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. headquarters during the winter of 1779. The ongoing 24-im- Call (732) 226-7443 for details. (Related article on page 23.) age exhibit will hang through Dec. 28. The photographs were commissioned by the National Park Service for a large- Saturday, April 14: Harvest Quilters of Central Jersey 35th format book that will enable physically challenged visitors to annual quilt show, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Willow Grove experience the 12-room Georgian Revival mansion through Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. narrated photographs. The exhibit celebrates the museum’s Hand and machine quilting demonstrations, viewer’s choice new “Discover History Center,” a gallery of interactive awards, historical exhibit and more than 100 quilts will be exhibits offering hands-on and multimedia experiences that on display. $7 admission for adults, $3 for children under 12. explore Morristown’s significant role in the American Revo- Download $1 off coupons at HarvestQuilters.com. To join lution. Visit NPS.gov/morr or call (908) 539-2016 for visiting Julia Casado the mailing list, call (908) 447-7201. hours and to confirm date. Admission is free. Get organic gardening guidance on March 20 in Cranford. Ella Allure INTERIOR DESIGN CENTER Located in downtown Westfield UPHOLSTERY l WINDOW TREATMENTS l WALL COVERINGS 220 E. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ 908.654.3527 EllaAllure.com Lee Jofa Thibaut March-April 2018 AtHomeNJ.com 3 MARCH-APRIL 2018 NEW JERSEY WIN THIS 10-INCH SKILLET! At Home THE BEST OF LIFE WHERE YOU LIVE Contents PETS Cook like a chef at home Behavior 4 The French skillet from Anolon’s Au- a triple riveted stainless steel handle, it’s thority collection is designed for restau- dishwasher safe, with a lifetime warranty. rant-level food prep in the home kitchen. Anolon products are widely available, DESIGN Sear a steak, fish fillet or roast on the and the skillet sells for about $60 through Bath trends 6 stovetop and then finish in the oven with a number of retailers, in stores and online. this pan that’s oven-safe to 500 degrees. Win the French skillet: Email us with The heavy-duty, hard-anodized alu- your name, address and phone number by HEALTH minum skillet features a triple-layer, April 22 at [email protected] for your 12 restaurant-tested PFOA-free finish, and chance to win. Make “Anolon” the subject Breathing room 8 the nonstick interior can stand up to metal and tell us where you found the latest issue utensils without being scratched. of At Home New Jersey. High sides make this 10-inch gourmet- Congratulations to our January-February GARDEN quality cookware a perfect option for winner: P. Barton of Kenilworth wins the Early buds 10 quick stir frying. Sturdily constructed with Baby Cakes waffle maker. MAINTENANCE Look outside 11 World flavors in your kitchen When I’m in an ethnic market or produce store, I will often strike up a con- FOOD 17 versation with someone who is buying something that’s unfamiliar to me. Truffle trend 16 I’m fascinated by the cooking of other cultures, and I always want to learn more about the essential ingredients, including how to select and use them. I was delighted to learn about one shopper’s kitchen hobby. Each month, she borrows cookbooks from her local library to explore the foods of a given coun- CRAFT try. We agreed that we’re fortunate to live in New Jersey where so many markets Soaking science 21 literally offer us a world of ingredients. This area’s diversity means that world flavors can easily be found at area supermarkets as well. The elusive and costly underground mushrooms known as truffles are appear- FAMILY ing in an increasing number of foods. Many are imported, but a few are made Clutter clinic 23 right here in New Jersey. The award-winning truffle burrata cheese produced by Lioni in Union is among our featured options that offer a little taste of luxury. In this issue, we feature books that encourage each of us to stretch beyond our routines and eating comfort zones to try something new. One featured 21 cookbook, “Bollywood Kitchen” makes Indian cuisine more accessible by focus- ing on the meals of Indian-American families. Its techniques and ingredients AT HOME NEW JERSEY are streamlined for everyday cooking. To add to its appeal, the cookbook’s reci- Mail: P.O. Box 193 pes are paired with gorgeous scenes of the author’s favorite films from India. Fanwood, NJ 07023 For gardeners, Niki Jabbour shares experiences from her expansive Nova Sco- Telephone: (908) 656-0385 tia garden and how she and her family have made exciting culinary discoveries E-mail: [email protected] by carefully growing seeds from far-flung places. Web: AtHomeNJ.com All this reminds me of how creative cooks are often inspired by other cul- Prizes are the full responsibility of winners, who in accepting acknowledge that publisher can- tures, and how we might all meet at the table. In our seventh March-April issue, not be held liable for defects or misuse. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy; the publisher we’re still as passionate about that as we were when we started back in 2012. cannot be held liable for omissions or errors of fact. Consult a competent professional before adopting any suggestion, health-related or otherwise. Articles and advertisements reflect opin- Kimberly L. Jackson, [email protected] ions of the producer and not necessarily those of the publisher. © 2018 All rights reserved. On the cover: Stems of Gladiolus ‘Topaze’ form a cheerful mass. Steven Bemelman/iBulb 4 AtHomeNJ.com March-April 2018 Dispelling myths Pet friendly about behavior By Betsy Brevitz in the act, he wasn’t doing anything wrong when you got mad, nor does he remember Pet behavior myths and misconceptions having tipped over the garbage. Second, he abound. Often they originate with anthropo- may have learned that you will reprimand morphizing: assuming that animals reason him for nosing around the garbage when you and react the same way people would under see him doing it, but that does not mean he similar circumstances. Cats and dogs do regards an interest in the garbage as “bad.” think and feel, of course, but not necessarily How could it be? Garbage is full of wonderful the same way their owners do. things if you’re a dog. Another way people misinterpret animal Don’t expect your dog to avoid temptation. signals is by taking a behavior displayed by Keep him out of trouble by preventing access an individual animal in a particular situation to areas and objects he might damage. and generalizing it to be a trait shared by a Cats are antisocial. Some cats — often de- whole species. scribed as being “like dogs” — are outgoing, For example, someone watching a dog playful and affectionate, even around people chase a cat in his backyard might decide that they don’t know well.