Sunday, June 19, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Eggplant Brushetta
Eggplant
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Lemon Juice
Italian Parsley, chopped
Garlic
Ricotta Cheese
Loaf of French Bread
1. Slice eggplant in half lengthwise. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Fire up one side of the gas grill with medium heat. Place eggplant skin side down on opposite side of grill not directly over the fire. Place a bulb of garlic or 1/2 bulb next to eggplant. (eggplant and garlic can be roasted in a 350 degree oven) Cook for 35-45 minutes until eggplant and garlic are tender.
3. Allow eggplant to cool then scape the flesh out and place into a food processor. Add a clove of roasted garlic, drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. blend until smooth.
4. Add a few tablespoons of ricotta to a bowl with salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix to combine.
5. Slice French bread into 1/2" slices. Brush with olive oil and place on grill. Toast each side lightly. Remove from grill and rub top side with a fresh clove of garlic.
6. Spread some eggplant mixture onto toast and top with a spoon of the ricotta mixture.
Serve.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
New Home for Sale in Mount Laurel, NJ
4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths
Welcome to Pembrooke Place. Step into the foyer w/ its graceful turning staircase & soaring ceilings. Notice the gleaming hardwood floors, enhanced woodwork & tasteful neutral decor. You'll be proud to entertain in the formal living room & adjoining dining room. The kitchen boasts granite counters, double wall ovens, gas cook top, a large island & a dining area that leads to the deck & gazebo. The kit flows easily into the expanded family rm w/gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling & plenty of light. Also on the 1st level is a office, half bath & laundry. Escape to the owner's suite w/sitting rm, dual walk-in closets & spa-like bath complete w/dual vanities, large tub, & separate shower. The 2nd level includes 3 other bedrooms each w/ample closets & a hall bath. The walk-out basement has been finished to include a gas fireplace, bar, exercise rm & a music/craft rm. Walk out of the basement to find a large patio & relaxing back yard. This home includes many extras & needs to be toured to truly appreciate all that it has to offer.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Do I need to hire an attorney for my real estate transaction in South Jersey?
One of the most popular questions I get asked from both sellers and buyers is “Do I need to hire an attorney?”. Here in South Jersey an attorney in not needed to close on a property. That being said and before I go any further, I want to clearly state that I am not an attorney and can’t give legal advice! I always recommend that an attorney be used. If you choose not to use one in the beginning, one can be brought in at any point of the process.
Let me talk a little bit about our process in South Jersey. Once the negotiations have finished and we have an agreement between the seller and buyer, contracts are drawn up. Typically the listing agent takes care of the contract. The buyer will sign first and then the seller. The contract then goes back to the buyer (here is where New Jersey is different from most states) to have the Attorney Review Clause initialed. The Attorney Review Clause is a 3 business day period where either side can have an attorney review the contract and/or make changes. If after the 3 business days no changes are made then you are officially under contract. If an attorney makes changes then you continue in the review period until changes are ironed out. When Attorney review is finished there are 10 business days (Burlington and Camden Counties other counties may use calendar days) for the inspections to be done and any issues submitted. The mortgage process needs to begin as well. So the areas an attorney is particularly useful are in contract review, home inspection issues, mortgage issues such as appraisal problem and any unforeseen problems that may present themselves. The $700-$800 for an attorney when you think about the price of a home is insignificant for some peace of mind. When choosing an attorney, please use a REAL ESTATE attorney. Don’t use your cousin’s boyfriend’s criminal defense attorney uncle! The nuances in real estate law and criminal law are so completely different. After all you wouldn’t go to a dentist for a heart condition! One final piece of advice, please instruct your attorney to communicate with the agents, keep us in the loop. Sometimes, attorneys forget the agents and bi-pass them. I want to be in the loop so if things get stuck, I can help get the transaction back on track.
A Philadelphia Historic “Old City” Restaurant just minutes from New Jersey’s Burlington and Camden Counties.
Do you want to step back into time for a dining experience that our Nation’s founding fathers would have had? Then City Tavern is the place for you. I did just that a few days ago and had a truly great experience. Great food and top-notch service! Located at 138 South Second Street at Walnut Street in the heart of Old City, this restaurant is just a few blocks away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and Penn’s Landing. Chef Walter Staib has created a wonderful, delicious colonial menu on a historic site with authentic period ambiance. In addition City tavern offers a good selection of wines and period beverages.
So if you are looking for something to do, just minutes from Burlington or Camden Counties then drive over the Ben Franklin or Betsy Ross Bridge and head for the “cradle of Liberty” - Old City in Philadelphia.
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