#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Do You Bonte?

March 22, 2009 · Narrative

Waffle
I subscribe to a few e-mail newsletters that highlight things to do, places to see, events and such in and around New Jersey.  They’re great sources to discover new restaurants or find something to do with your family on an unexpected free weekend.  A recent newsletter highlighted Bonte, a new restaurant that opened up in Morristown recently.  Known primarily for their waffles and crepes, given that we’ve been partial to waffles and crepes lately, it seemed the perfect new spot for us to check out.

As I learned on our visit, Bonte is actually a franchise restaurant.  The owners of the Morristown location only own that one (so far), but there is another location in South Orange, among a few in Philadelphia and other spots.  The waffles are made fresh to order, replicating the sugar waffles that are popular in Brussels.  To continue their authenticity, they even import many ingredients weekly from overseas.  Since we have never been to Bonte before, we stared at the menuboard blankly for a few minutes, trying to figure out what to order.  Luckily there was no line behind us, and the woman taking orders was able to make a few suggestions.

Because it was lunchtime, I ordered their Poulot Gruyere sandwich to split with the kids for lunch, and because this place was known for their waffles, I ordered one plain waffle and one with ice cream and fudge topping for dessert.  If we’re going to go for it, we might as well go for it, right?  When ordering the waffles, there are lots of mix-ins that you can get to personalize your waffle.  They mix your chosen item right in with the batter, for little bits of surprises with every bite.

Bonte
Our verdict?  Skip the sandwiches.  There is hardly any seasoning and when I tell you there were nothing special, I mean they were nothing special.  But, do go and treat yourself to the waffles.  Sticky, sweet, but not overly so, it’s the perfect spot to stop when you want a snack that’s a little different.  You’ll forget those frozen varieties ever existed.  We polished off our ice cream-topped waffle (studded with bits of strawberries) in no time flat.

Bon Appetit!

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    March 22, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Too bad the sandwich wasn’t very good…sounds good! The waffle is so yummy looking. I bet it would be the perfect mid-day snack…fun to share with someone. :-)

    Claires last blog post..A Perfect Match!

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  2. maris says

    March 22, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Mmm…do they deliver to hoboken? :) STILL haven’t been to that new bakery yet. I must change that!!

    mariss last blog post..Winging it with Puff Pastry: Brown Sugar Pinwheels

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  3. Nerissa says

    March 23, 2009 at 10:02 am

    poohpooh to frozen waffles, I say. Gaufres de Liege are the only way! ;-)

    I don’t know if Bonte has waffles of Liege but they are to die for. The metal plates are painted with a sugar syrup before the batter is put on to cook and the sugar carmelizes on the outside. Waffles of Brussels are more cakey and have powdered sugar on top. Which kind do you think you might have had?

    Nerissas last blog post..Gateau de Harem

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  4. Sophia says

    March 23, 2009 at 10:09 am

    and to think what I was missing out by buying frozen waffles all the time. wish I had that store next to where I live!

    Sophias last blog post..The Yin and Yang of it all

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  5. Carolyn Jung says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    My nieces still dream about the sugar waffles they had in Brussels. I hope one of these places opens in my area. I am dying to try these thick, sugary, crispy concoctions.

    Carolyn Jungs last blog post..Mighty Fine Monday Meatballs

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  6. Elyse says

    March 24, 2009 at 3:57 am

    Wish I lived closer. I would totally make this place my snack spot!

    Elyses last blog post..Ninja cookies…

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  7. Mrs Ergül says

    March 25, 2009 at 2:02 am

    they actually mix what you chose into the batter? That’s going the extra mile to satisfy customers! I love that!

    Mrs Ergüls last blog post..Uncle Austin’s Granola

    Reply
  8. Jill says

    March 25, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    That dessert looks DEE-LISH! The outside of the place is so cute, too…but I had to laugh. I’ve never heard the word “wafflerie.”

    Yum…now I need something to satisfy my sweet tooth.

    Reply
  9. Ricky says

    March 29, 2009 at 8:42 am

    I have recentlyvisited the one in South Orange while seeing a friend who’s somewhat of a regular there. I thought the chicken panini on the rosemary focaccia bread was out of this world! Did you have the same thing?
    Of course we ended with the waffles mixed with chocolate chips and fruit…….WOW. WOW WOWEEE! Coffee was the best I ever had too!
    I will make the place in Morristown my regular spot, and use South Orange t hold me over while there. I suggest you all do the same………

    Reply
  10. Irene says

    May 11, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    here is a cafe’s website http://www.cafebonte.com

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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