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The Negress is trying to become a morning person arising between 5 and 6 each day. Because the New Jersey Devils are in the Eastern Conference finals of the Stanley Cup, she is sleep-deprived but very happy with the way things are going. The following are 10 thoroughly metric-free reasons why her sleep cycle will [...]

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They are sprouting like wildflowers in the spring. And here is the latest New Jersey craft beer pub, Three Wise Monks in Garfield. They bill themselves as "a couple of craft beer drinkers and homebrewers here to share the world...

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South Jersey wineries hoping to expand business through new wine-shipping law

Published: Sunday, May 06, 2012, 10:00 AM

By Rebecca Forand/ Gloucester County Times

For the first time ever in New Jersey, wine may now be shipped directly to consumers from both in-state and out-of-state wineries following years of legislative debate.

The direct shipping bill — which was signed into law in January — allows direct shopping of wine to New Jersey residents from small wineries throughout the country.

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…Brian Margolies , the CIO of Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey's largest distributor of wine and spirits, wrote last week that his company has spent the past year researching how to use social media to facilitate relationships with its clients ("liquor stores, bars, and restaurants"). As hard as they've worked it, Margolies writes, "[W]e've seen little discernible effect on sales, demand, brand awareness, usable business intelligence, or even facilitation …

• Topics: Facebook, B2B, Murphy-Goode, United States of America, Allied
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…100 to $ 1000 depending on annual production), licensees may ship directly to New Jersey retailers. Common carriers are not allowed to ship these orders to retailers, and price posting is required on products for sale to retailers. Additionally, licensees have the option to open up to 16 tasting rooms within New Jersey for a fee of $ 250/site.

Here are the forms referenced in New Jersey's checklist and instructions , in order of appearance:

Register for taxes …

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Please welcome Hank Shaw as he shares his quick and easy version of the Greek classic avgolemono soup, a chicken soup with lemon and egg. ~ Elise

The mixture of eggs, lemon and hot broth is a classic combination in Greek cooking. And if there is a classic dish that highlights this combination, it is the chickeny avgolemono soup. Avgo-wha? Ah-vo-LEMEN-o, or at least that's how I remember the Greeks at the local diner in New Jersey saying it. The "g" isn't always pronounced.

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…Baker's daughter, Pamela Johnson, who lives in Princeton, NJ. She rewarded Mr. Frizell's interest by giving him an ornate Japanese cocktail shaker once owned by Baker. The shaker, possibly dating from the 1920s or '30s, is footed and high-shouldered and shaped like a teapot. Painted a funereal black, it has a red handle and spout, and is decorated with the image of a fantastical, long-tailed rooster. The party on Tuesday will mark the arrival of the shaker. Guests will …

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…three of these grapes are growing in popularity. Chambourcin has really taken hold in New Jersey and Pennsylvania where folks are tasting more and more quality wine made with this fruit. Marquette is absolutely the fast growing darling of the cold hardy world. Winemakers can't seem to find enough. And Leon Millot is one of the old traditional hybrids, once discarded, which now seems to be seeing a quality wine resurgence.

Ian Barry makes a killer Leon Millot at Keuka Springs…

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Save the date on your calendar for this great opportunity to experience NJ wines. We attended this event several years ago when it was at Waterloo Village. We had a great time but frankly we were not all that impressed...

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For example, did you know that Julius Caesar wasn't an orange guy from New Jersey? See? You're learning things already!

2010 il Campo Red, Central Coast

Vineyards: Various Central Coast Locations, Santa Barbara and Paso Robles

Elevation: Sea Level to 2000 ft.

Appellation: Central Coast

Production: 350 cases produced

Alcohol: 14.5%

Composition:

- 30% Sangiovese, Whitehawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County

- 20% Sangiovese, Luna Matta …

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