Enjoy Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake For April Fool’s Day!

FUNNY CAKE

Batter:
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. soft butter or shortening
2 eggs
1 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Filling:
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. Hershey's dark cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. hot water
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

Mix together 1 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Add eggs, mix and set aside. Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour batter into pie shells. Combine 1 cup sugar, cocoa, vanilla and hot water; mix together until there are not lumps. Pour equally over batter in 2 pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes; test with toothpick or cake tester.

Cavallino Nero: Homestyle Italian, Down the Shore

This cozy spot could almost be in South Philly. Vito Cassara and his wife Kathy have been serving up Italian classics on Black Horse Pike since 1992, using generations of recipes from Vito’s native Italy. There are no frills here, just pizza that could hold its own in New York and stupendous Eggplant Parmesan. Fettuccine Ammoglio (a garlic, cheese, and plain tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and toasted almonds) is the unmissable house specialty. Portions are huge, so try not to stuff yourself with the delicious homemade bread! Eat-in or takeout is available, and the full bar will keep you lingering. The kids’ menu is brief but it will keep the little ones happy. Vito’s Italian family would certainly feel at home here, and so will yours. 

Cavallino Nero
4760 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-0144

Bonefish Grill: A Seafood Staple You Can Visit Anywhere, Anytime

A fairly new powerhouse in the dining world, Bonefish Grill (which opened its first doors in 2000) features locations all over the country. Boasting a casual yet refined setting, Bonefish doesn’t feel like a chain—just cozy place to enjoy a range of seafood specialties—and FYI Bonefish Grill supports responsible fishing practices and work closely with fisherman to assure environmentally sound fishing and aquaculture (click here to find out more). Dinner at Bonefish offers a truly customizable experience, as all market fresh fish is prepared to order, either sautéed or on the grill and is served with a variety of sauces and sides. Offerings also include salads, starters to share, and “hand helds” or sandwiches, as well as creative dishes prepared specially by the chef.  There is also an extensive wine and cocktail list offered at the welcoming, lively bar and as a complement to your meal—with $5 bar fresh cocktail specials available daily. Whether you’re close to home or on a trio across the country, click here to find a Bonefish Grill nearby and find out the specials of the day.

Bonefish Grill

3121 F. Fire Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 646-2828

500 RT 73 North,
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 396-3122

The Paddle Shack: Everything Boating Under One Roof in Mays Landing

Get back to nature at The Paddle Shack, New Jersey’s top supplier of kayaks, canoes, and of course, paddles. The knowledgeable staff can tell you all you need to know about everything from the different varieties of kayak, to traditional Native American wooden paddles, to finding the best wetsuit. The Paddle Shack also offers a variety of classes for the both the beginner paddler and the advanced rower, as well as tours of nearby lakes, rivers, and salt marshes. Historical tours of the Great Egg Harbor River highlight the Weymouth shipwreck and the Weymouth Furnace area, and guides relate fables and facts about these interesting sites. Lake Lenape Sunset Tours and Sunset Salt Marsh Tours showcase a diverse array of wildlife including turtles, harriers, ospreys, great blue herons, and even a beaver lodge. Supplying binoculars and a bird identification guide, these nature adventures are a hands-on way for children and adults to learn about local ecology. For both novices and experts, The Paddle Shack is the premier place to learn more about this fascinating and fun sport.

The Paddle Shack
5045 Somers Point Rd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-5250

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar 

3/4 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips

1 pkg Double Stuffed Oreos

1 Family Size (9×13) Brownie mix

1/4 cup hot fudge topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to thoroughly combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, then slowly incorporate into the mixer until the flour is just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread the cookie dough in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish that’s been lined with wax paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Top with a layer of Oreos. Mix together brownie mix, adding an optional 1/4 cup of hot fudge topping to the mix. Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting — brownies may still be gooey in the middle when still warm, but will set up perfectly once cooled. Enjoy!

To half this recipe for an 8×8 brownie mix, simply half the chocolate chip cookie dough ingredients.

www.kevinandamanda.com   

W.L. Goodfellows: Delicious Food By the Jersey Shore

Founded by a father and his two sons in 1984, W.L. Goodfellows has grown from one family's fantasy to a popular Atlantic City landmark. The casual restaurant offers full-service everything—from drinks to attentive service, from catering options to private parties. Combining all the senses in each dish, Goodfellows appeals to your visual, olfactory, and, of course, taste-based inclinations with a menu that stays close to traditional Italian cooking while featuring classic international dishes like fajitas and stir-fries. The bar is also a favorite spot to catch a game or sample one of the micro brew beers, so stop in for just about any occasion or mood.

W.L. Goodfellows
310 East White Horse Pike
Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1942

Packing Tips For Easy Travel

Travel should be fun! Of course, it usually comes along with the hassles of packing bags and hauling them through a variety of planes, trains, and automobiles. You can streamline those hassles by following these packing tips:

Pack Light
Overpacking takes the case when it comes to travel-related difficulties. Having less stuff to lug around with you will be helpful no matter who you are or where you're going. Take what you need, not what you want, and you'll be off to a good start.

Make a Check List
Come up with a list of what you need to take with you. Doing so will streamline the packing process, saving you valuable time. Lists are also a great way to pack light, as you can organize and prioritize, striking items that you don't really need off of the list.

Roll Your Clothes
A wonderful and easy way to optimize your luggage space is to roll your clothing rather than folding it. Doing so takes up less space, saving you valuable room. You'll be able to take more with you, or take a smaller suitcase!

Bring Food
Rather than spending your preflight time frantically looking for a bite to eat, take a snack or a small meal with you. Packing your own food is a great way to save time, and it will also mean that you're getting exactly what you want while not paying a huge markup.

Split Up Valuables
Make sure that your valuables are spread out between your bags, in the event that something gets misplaced or lost. This is especially helpful if travelling with friends and relatives.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

STREUSEL:

-1 cup walnuts, very finely chopped

-1/3 cup sugar

-1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

-1/2 tsp. cinnamon

-Pinch of salt

CAKE:

-2 cups cake flour

-1 cup all-purpose flour

-1 Tbsp. baking powder

-1/2 tsp. salt

-1 cup sugar

-3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

-12 Tbsp. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted

butter, at room temperature

-3 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

-1 cup sour cream, at room temperature

-2 tsp. vanilla extract

GLAZE:

-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

-1 Tbsp. milk

-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan. Make Streusel: in a bowl, combine walnuts, both sugars, cinnamon and salt; set aside.

2. Make cake: in a bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder and salt.

Using an electric mixer on a medium speed, beat both sugars and butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then beat in egg yolk. Beat in half of flour mixture, until just combined. Stir in sour cream and vanilla, then fold in remaining flour mixture. Do not over mix. Batter will be thick.

3. Spread two-thirds of batter evenly in Bundt pan. Sprinkle streusel over, then top with remaining batter, gently spreading batter until streusel is entirely covered. Bake until a tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean. 35-40 minutes. Let cake cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, the turn out of pan onto wire rack to cool.

4. Make glaze: Sift confectioners' sugar in to a small bowl, add milk and vanilla and mix with a fork until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drip down sides.

Find Rich Indian Flavors at The Nizams

Named for Nizam-ul-Mulk, southern India's native ruling sovereigns for centuries, The Nizam's is a perfect place to go for rich flavors and traditional Indian cooking. The style of food is slightly different than some of the more Himalayan-oriented Indian classics, but those familiar with the cuisine won't be disappointed by the additions. Favorites like chicken tikka masala and curries are all on hand, complemented by distinctive vegetarian options and tandoori-basked breads, so there's something for picky eaters and spice-averse diners as well.

The Nizam’s
6666 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 677-8829

Kelsey & Kim’s: Sweet Home Alabama Eatin’

Kelsey & Kim’s is the only soul food joint at the Shore. And with food like this, they might discourage all competition. Chef Kelsey, formerly of Trump Marina, cooks the food he grew up eating, and his wife Kim welcomes guests to the warm, woodsy dining room, orchestrating a magic act that transports you to Dixie. Everything is smoother and richer here, from the manners and the sweet tea to the fried chicken, fish, ribs, and all the juicy barbecue you can sink your teeth into. Southern favorites like collard greens and corn bread sit comfortably beside zesty fusion dishes like Buffalo Chicken Salad. Whether you’re a soul food aficionado or you’re just tempted by fried chicken and waffles after a night on the town, Kelsey & Kim’s is the real thing: honest Southern comfort food, made and served with love. And the prices? More Alabama than Atlantic City. Go now. 

Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
201 Melrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 350-6800

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