Tag: New Jersey
Birthday in the Barnyard
For my girlfriend’s birthday, part of her present was a surprise trip to Hidden Hill Farm in New Jersey, where guests can pet and interact with mini Highland cows, goats, donkeys, pigs and more. The visit I booked for us was for petting the cows, donkeys and pigs because Brena particularly loves cows. They also had other options for bottle feeding, touring the farm and interacting with other animals such as alpacas and goats.
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Dinner for One
Two weeks ago I decided to do something alone that was going to fill my cup. "Fill my cup" is a phrase I’ve seen online recently, well-timed with the wave of independence in my mid-20s. In an effort to stay active in going out this winter, I am shedding my preconceived notions anyone is actually paying that much attention to me when I go out alone. I called ahead to a BYOB restaurant a few towns over. I’ve been eyeing the ever-changing menu at Hearthside for months now, and I was determined to try it out. The only hesitation I had was I couldn’t find anyone to go with me. Usually when faced with this dilemma, I let go of my plans and pivot to a night in. Instead, I got on the phone with the restaurant to see if they allowed for walk-ins. The host on the other end of the line told me outside is reserved for walk-ins and that was going to be my only option. Still determined to make it out of the house after 6 p.m. on a Friday night, I slipped leggings on under my jeans and wrapped myself in my long winter coat over my sweater and topped my layers off with a scarf. Armed with my most recent read, The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter, I made the drive over to Hearthside.
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Fall Activities
This October I’ve been severely lacking in fall activities, so I was determined to go out and enjoy my weekend. I started off strong with a visit to Pie Lady Café on Moorestown, New Jersey’s, Main Street; I had to try the seasonal pumpkin soup topped with coconut espuma (coconut cream, salt and honey) and pepitas. It was everything I wanted from a fall soup: warm and comforting without being too sweet. I always add an excessive amount of black pepper to my soup, as seasoning is at the discretion of the eater. The bowl had me absolutely stuffed, and I will die on the hill that soup is a meal. After, I headed to the bakery side to get a look at the day's scone flavors. Blueberry lemon and butterscotch are cult classics that keep patrons coming back time and time again. That day I wasn’t feeling any of the scone flavors, but I did notice a lemon meringue pie calling my name. It’s an unusual flavor for the shop and usually only available if you make a special order ahead of time. The pie shop is known for its Thanksgiving pre-order list filling up the week it opens for good reason! Last year I was lucky enough to get on the list and order the chocolate pecan pie.