Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
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July 1, 2006 · Narrative

Well? Whaddya think? As you can see, there’s been lots of behind-the-scenes work, actually over the last few months. It’s going to take regular visitors a little while to get the lay of the land. Everything is still here, just reorganized a bit. Poke around and play … and come back tomorrow for more excitement. This is only the beginning…

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  1. juliebean says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:33 am

    WOW!!!!! VERY, VERRRY COOL!!!! I TOTALLY LOVE THE NEW LOOK AND FEEL OF SWEETNICKS!!!! WAY TO GO, CATE!!! (I couldn’t help but to shout…so exciting…)

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:34 am

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I check your site, for a walk come back to read and it is all different! I love it! I love it!

    Reply
  3. PatL says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:32 am

    Beautiful! Haven’t try to find my way around yet, but the graphics and design are great!

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:52 am

    Julie – that’s exactly how I feel!

    Heather – I did say “watch this screen.” ;)

    Thanks, Pat!

    Reply
  5. Ed Tep says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:57 am

    Cate – Your site looks absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  6. Alicat says

    July 1, 2006 at 4:29 am

    wow really pretty!

    Reply
  7. mooncrazy says

    July 1, 2006 at 5:36 am

    Wonderful. I love the new clean look.

    Reply
  8. Eve says

    July 1, 2006 at 6:45 am

    I’d suggest changing the CSS a bit to make it easier to read on smaller screens. Change your #wrapper class so { margin: 0 auto }, that will center it on the page instead of forcing empty space on the left.

    It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Tanna says

    July 1, 2006 at 1:06 pm

    Well, WOW!!! Very nice. I’ve been out of touch too long.

    Reply
  10. dani (tyroleancutie) says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:09 pm

    ohh, I like it. I am working on my blog right now – it’s so much work.

    Reply
  11. Sam says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:10 pm

    pretty in pink!

    Reply
  12. Kalyn says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:27 pm

    Very nice. I like the way you’ve organized it.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:31 pm

    Love the new layout… kudos my dear!

    The Sister In-Law

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:12 pm

    Very nice! Looks very inviting.

    Reply
  15. Pamela says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:16 pm

    Very Nice Cate!!

    Reply
  16. SusanV says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:38 pm

    Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:39 pm

    looks great!

    Reply
  18. julie says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:55 pm

    Hello Cate, I think it’s my first comment here, congrats on your blog’s new look, it’s very very nice!

    Reply
  19. Sylvie says

    July 1, 2006 at 4:30 pm

    Oh my god. I thought you couldn’t top the previous upgrade. This is gorgeous. It is sooo pretty and cheerful. I’ll keep coming back just to lift my spirits.

    Reply
  20. Erika says

    July 1, 2006 at 5:47 pm

    WOW!!!!

    Reply
  21. doodles says

    July 1, 2006 at 8:11 pm

    It’s pink and very nice………not hard to manuever at all……..may I make mention that the first pic at the top is not appealing looking…..I know it’s the spinach thingies from ARF but a newcomer might not…don’t hate me please!!! I used to be an editor in another life eeekk!!!

    Reply
  22. Alice Q says

    July 1, 2006 at 8:24 pm

    Gorgeous – I love it!

    Reply
  23. diana says

    July 1, 2006 at 9:55 pm

    holy moly….. this site looks fabulous !! I am so happy I found you.

    Reply
  24. Culinarily Obsessed says

    July 2, 2006 at 1:09 am

    awww it’s adorable!!!

    I think I’ve asked this before, but I’ll ask it again..when on earth do you find time to sleep??? lol

    Reply
  25. Cate says

    July 2, 2006 at 1:59 am

    Thanks to all for the compliments on the new site design. It was definitely a team effort, and I’m thrilled with it – glad you all are too!

    Jaay – you know, Martha Stewart only sleeps 4 hours a night. ;)

    Doodles – that’s actually my Flickr badge, so as soon as I load new pictures, they’ll automatically change. :)

    Reply
  26. Madeline says

    July 2, 2006 at 3:56 am

    Cate – it is oustanding. Simply outstanding.

    Reply
  27. Gabriella True says

    July 2, 2006 at 7:09 am

    OH MY GOD. it looks AMAZING!

    Reply
  28. maltese parakeet says

    July 3, 2006 at 4:09 pm

    cate, i’m kind of late to the party on this one, but i love the new design! congrats on all the new exciting things going on in your life!

    Reply
  29. Alanna says

    July 10, 2006 at 8:18 pm

    Still PINK and somehow CLEAN and SPARE? You are indeed a wonder woman! In case that’s news to anyone ;-)

    Reply

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Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.

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