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October – Feast with Your Eyes HEY, FOODIES—WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY! Not only does October bring us Halloween but also our most delicious issue of the year, chock-full of the most cravable dishes and drinks Wayne, Fairfield, Montville and Towaco have to offer.

We had the pleasure of dining at some of our community’s top restaurants, including Prime 94 Steakhouse, Novelli's and The Columbia Inn—and boy, do we have some phenomenal places to eat!

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We also included a few new drink recipes for you to try at home, whether you’re mixing them for just you and your family or for a room full of thirsty guests.

I also snuck in a delicious family recipe for Spanish Rice- right out of Mama Barone's recipe box (shhh!)

Food brings us all together, and we couldn’t be luckier when it comes to the amazing dining options we have throughout our communities. We think you’ll agree when you flip through these delicious pages!

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FEATURES 12 Filled With Air and Ready to Scare The Martorana’s go all out celebrating Halloween with their inflatable display.

This year's going to be bigger than ever

16 Simple & Delicious Ways to Eat Healthy Check out these six simple foods that will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle

18 We asked some Community Locals to name their favorite Local dishes Here's what they said!

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20 Eat Pretty Keep your plates in style with these foods that will make you look + feel good

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Local Limelight

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local’s Choice

20 Trend Setter 22 DIY 26 Inspired By 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Culinary Creations

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Celebrate Oktoberfest with a unique beer while enjoying the beer garden at Seven Tribesman Brewery.

1151 State Route 23, Wayne + Cricket Hill Brewery, established in 2001, is one of the original craft breweries in NJ. Enjoy an assortment of craft beers in the taproom or outdoor beer garden.

24 Kulick Rd, Fairfield + Magnify Brewing has an array of craft beers from hoppy to sour. Beer not your thing? You can also grab a can of their hard seltzer.

1275 Bloomfield Ave 40c, Fairfield + Jersey Spirits is a TRUE craft distillery that creates ultra premium small batch spirits. Enjoy their handcrafted products in the tasting room or take a bottle to go.

1275 Bloomfield Ave Ste 7, Fairfield + High Point Brewing Company, founded in 1996, is America’s premier brewer of German-style Lagers and Wheat Beers. Try their Oktoberfest Lager in the outdoor Biergarten.

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Red Barn Restaurant, a Towaco institution, serves up classic diner comfort food for breakfast and lunch.

446 Main Rd #5, Towaco + Gencarelli’s Bakery is a longstanding pastry master offering delicious seasonal desserts and more.

317 Valley Rd, Wayne + Established in 1971, JJ’s has been an icon in the area, known for the best hot dogs in town!

572 US-46 East, Fairfield + At the onset of the cold months, warm up with Soups 'n' Such. This Wayne restaurant is known for their delicious homemade soups and sandwiches.

22 Sherman St, Wayne + Wayne Farmer's Market has all the fresh ingredients you need to make your

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favorite fall comfort foods at home.

475 Valley Road, Wayne

FALL ACTIVITIES + Farms View Farm Market & Garden Center - Pick your own pumpkins or enjoy a hayride on a family visit to this farm and market.

945 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne + Conklin Farm U-Pick celebrates Halloween in a spooktacular spectacle of corn mazes and a haunted hayride—and the apple cider donuts are so good it’s frightening!

65 River Rd, Montville + Check out a local rivalry...Wayne Hills VS Wayne Valley High School Football on October 22nd.

551 Valley Rd, Wayne + Take a hayride, through the 32-acre farm, to the Pumpkin Patch at Abma’s Farm. Then pick the perfect small pumpkin to take home and visit the barnyard petting zoo.

700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff

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+ Drive through 32 acres of Halloween light displays at Demarest Farms.

Plus enjoy farm fresh goodies, warm-up by the fire pits and make your own S’mores & Hot Cocoa.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE ADAM BULGER PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN AGNELLO

THE MARTORANAS GO ALL OUT CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN WITH THEIR INFLATABLE DISPLAY. THIS YEAR'S GOING TO BE BIGGER THAN EVER. 12

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filled with air and ready to scare

“ T he spooky spectacle g rew big ger a nd more ela borate

w ith each Ha l loween, reach i ng the ter r i f y i ng heig hts of 167 i n f lata ble d isplays for the 2 02 0 Ha l loween season.”

FOR HIS FIRST HALLOWEEN IN WAYNE IN 2013, RICH

Gina’s the same way. She lived in an apartment her whole

MARTORANA SET UP THREE SPOOKY INFLATABLE DEC-

life. So we both agreed when we got a house, we would just

ORATIONS IN HIS YARD. Most people would’ve ended the

go all out.”

Halloween lawn decorating there. But Rich & Gina Martorana aren’t most people.

The Martoranas bought a 12-foot-tall pumpkin reaper, a six-foot pumpkin stack and a six-foot totem with a pumpkin, a bat, a witch,

At 10, Rich learned how fun being scared can be from clas-

and a ghost. The inflatables multiplied like Gremlins in water,

sic black and white Universal Studios monster movies. Bela

growing to 15 the next year and ballooning to over 40 the year

Legosi’s Dracula and Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein’s monster

after. The spooky spectacle grew bigger and more elaborate with

hooked him on thrills and chills. His passion for all things scary

each Halloween, reaching the terrifying heights of 167 inflatable

led him to Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger,

displays for the 2020 Halloween season.

and a love of Halloween.

Although a display of scary scenes as oversized as the

When Rich, and his wife Gina, moved to Wayne, it was the first

Martorana’s might provoke villagers to storm their gates with

time the native New Yorker had a lawn to haunt. And he seized

pitchforks and torches in a black and white movie, the Wayne

the opportunity. “When I lived in New York, my dad always deco-

community has embraced the Martorana’s incredible, inflatable

rated the front of the house on Halloween,” Martorana says. “And

tribute to all things Halloween.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

Gina & Rich Martorana

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As the inflatable outbreak grew on the Martorana’s lawn each year, Wayne took notice. The first year, they put

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the couple began greeting the crowds dressed as horror icons like Jason, Leatherface, Freddy, and more.

signs at ShopRite to lure trick or treaters to their seasonal

“A friend of ours came dressed as Samara from The Ring,”

spooktacular and had about 60 kids ringing their bell. The

he says. “She’s like five foot three and a gymnast. We got

next year, word of mouth drew around 150 Halloween lov-

an old school TV and gutted it. She sat in it and when she

ers. Gina’s Facebook page for the house further gathered

crawled out the first time, I got scared. And it was my idea!”

even more frightseekers to their display. In 2015, news-

Unfortunately, not everyone’s a fan of the Martorana’s

paper coverage on the Martorana’s house of horrors saw

inflatables. In fact, one critic seems intent on blowing

them draw spooky celebrators from as far off as Lancaster,

away the inflatables and replacing it with their own rain of

PA. Delighted at the costumed crowd, the Martoranas cre-

terror. “Mother nature hates the inflatables,” Rich laughs.

ated elaborate Halloween bags stuffed with candy, toys

“The second we put up the first big inflatables here comes

and novelties to hand out to kids. Along with their friends,

the wind. It never fails.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS WAY S T O E AT HE ALT HY CHECK OUT THESE SIX SIMPLE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THERE ARE SO MANY FAD DIETS OUT

as long as you know what to pick up next

THERE, IT’S HARD TO KNOW WHICH

time you go to the market or grocery store.

ONE MAY WORK FOR YOU? I’m here

Healthy eating can be fun and enjoyable

to tell you, you don’t need a “diet” to live

and can inspire creativity in the kitchen.

a healthy lifestyle. Incorporating healthy

I hope you add these six simple foods to

food in your daily meals is as easy as ever

your next grocery list.

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BERRIES

LEAFY GREENS

NUTS

Berries are in season from May-

Leafy Greens are packed with

Nuts are a great snack and are easy

October so enjoy the bounty when

vitamins, minerals and fiber but have

to take on the go. Nuts are packed

they are fresh (and hopefully local).

a low calorie count so they should be

with protein, fiber and many of our

Berries are high in fiber, which is great

enjoyed daily. Leafy Greens include

daily vitamins. Nuts are also loaded

for your digestive tract. The rich color

spinach, collard greens, Swiss chard,

with antioxidants and may lower cho-

of berries helps us identify their high

dandelion greens + many more!

lesterol. Just be careful, they do pack

antioxidant count and their sweetness

Eating leafy greens protects your brain

a punch with calories, so be sure to

is a great treat for an afternoon snack.

and boosts bone health and will keep

enjoy the proper serving size.

your immune system in good shape.

YOGURT

WHOLE GRAINS

HERBS

Yogurt is packed with protein,

Whole Grains are packed with

Many of the known culinary herbs are

calcium and fiber and will help your

protein and fiber, as well as Vitamin

also jam packed with medicinal proper-

digestion with its live cultures. When

B & many key nutrients we need

ties. Sage is great for oral healthy; pep-

shopping for yogurt, choose whole

on a daily basis. Whole Grains have

permint is known to help with an upset

fat or Greek yogurt with no added

been known to help keep your heart

stomach and rosemary can help boost

fruit/sugars. Yogurt has been known

healthy and can also help reduce the

brain health. If you grow these in your

to help boost your immune system,

risk of diabetes. A few favorites are

garden, or purchase them at the mar-

which we could all benefit from as we

millet, bulgur and barley.

ket, be sure to include them not only in

head into the winter months.

your food, but as your medicine!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE PHILLIP BARONE & HOLLI SMITH

We asked some Community Locals to name their favorite Local dishes

HERE'S WHAT THEY SAID!

WITH SO MANY LOCAL GEMS IN OUR

3. Justine Schepis: “Oh, I LOVE the

AREA, WE’RE SERVING UP A FEW AMAZ-

Grandma White Pizza from Bensi. It’s my favor-

ING DISHES RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL

ite!” Topped with ricotta, mozzarella, romano,

RESIDENTS. Haven’t tried them? What are

garlic and olive oil, who could resist this?

you waiting for?

4. Shellinie Muneshwar: “Definitely the 1. Joe LaPorta: “The Fried Calamari at

Lobster Tail at Pallazone 1960. The one pastry I

Novelli. It’s so light and crunchy!” Try it for

can always eat!” Despite what you might think,

yourself at this local favorite that serves

the Lobster Tail is actually a sfoglia pastry filled

up modern and classic Italian dishes in a

with Chantilly cream and dipped in yummy

delightful atmosphere.

chocolate ganache.

2. Kim Drozjock: “Positano’s Pasta Primavera.

5. Kim Chobanian: “The Chicken Scarpiello

It is bursting with flavor!” One of the specialties

from Bardi’s Bar & Grill. You HAVE to try it!”

of the house at this family style restaurant located

While you’re there you can try a variety of items

in the heart of Wayne.

from their diverse menu, and maybe even take in some live music.

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E A T

TREND SETTER

KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

P R E T T Y

H E A LT H Y /// CARROTS

EYES

/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen.

For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

/// EGGS /// BROCCOLI

HAIR

/// SPINACH

H E A LT H Y

/// SALMON

For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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DIY ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

Pumpkin Pe r fe c t i o n PUT THE CARVING TOOLS DOWN + CHECK OUT HOW YOU CAN ADD SOME PIZZAZZ TO YOUR PUMPKINS WITH JUST A PAINT BRUSH

THE +

For this design, you’ll need several pumpkins or gourds in various shapes and sizes, some white and metallic acrylic paint, hot glue and some fake creepy crawlers.

+

Paint

your

“background”

pumpkins in metallic colors. For your centerpiece, use white paint to cover the body, metallic paint for the stem and hot glue your creepy crawlers all around.

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C R E E P Y C R AW L E R

THE

G A L AC T I C GOURD

+

Go to the “dark side” with this design that requires matte black paint, white paint, some metallic paint (for an out-ofthis-world vibe) and some newspapers. Be careful—this one could get messy!

+

Leave your stems natural or cover with metallic paint if desired. Then, coat your mini pumpkins in matte black paint— be sure to cover everything!

+

You can leave some matte black, but for an extra touch, lay out newspaper and splatter your white paint onto some of your black pumpkins. Bonus—as long as you catch it before it dries, any paint should be easily removed with some warm water.

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“F i nd t he t h i n g s t h at you love. Ta ke t he s t r e s s out of fo o d . Fe e d p e ople b e c au se a l l t he y r e a l l y c a r e a b out i s s p end i n g t i me w it h you . Br i n g joy b ack i nt o t he k i t chen .

Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen

CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

WHETHER YOU KNOW HIM FROM THE NETFLIX

to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off

HIT RESTAURANTS ON THE EDGE OR FROM HIS

the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change

ABSOLUTELY MOUTH-WATERING FOOD PHOTOS

maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.

AS @DENNISTHEPRESCOTT ON THE ‘GRAM, THIS

Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s

FORMER-MUSICIAN TURNED INTERNATIONAL-

journey began while in university with a single invitation from another

LY-RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TAL-

solo musician who asked him to tour with him around the US. This

ENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROTTING

eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records

FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to

and pursuing their musical dreams.

inspiration for creating experiences around food and

In the midst of all of this eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had

your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists

become a way of life for Dennis. A friend stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself, and the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.” He knew his bad eating habits weren’t good for mind, body or spirit, but he didn’t know where to begin to make changes. However, Prescott thought to himself, “I KNOW good food because I have literally traveled all over America, all over Canada, and into Europe with my music, eating great food and learning what I like.”

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.

“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment. I didn’t realize that you can create these beautiful experiential moments at the table in the same way that I did playing someone’s favorite love song. Knowing that that was a thing to me was the most fascinating thing in the world.”

Dennis even got to the point where he was cooking so much that he started to forget what recipes he had successfully made, so he began a photo journal and started taking photos of all his completed dishes. And so it began like it does for most; Dennis began posting food photos to Instagram for the next few years.

“All of that was initially with no agenda, no intentionality; I just loved it and I wanted to share. I fell in love with feeding people.”

Regarding social media, Dennis’s professional advice is to check

The St a r t

your DMs. A person who worked at Food & Wine Magazine at the time sent him a DM, asking if he would do recipes for the magazine, which turned into writing a monthly column. That experience helped

Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed

him land a cookbook deal, which led to a wealth of TV and media

three books only to have his friend ask why he

publicity and Dennis feels he owes a lot of his success to that first

chose those in particular. Dennis remembers say-

opportunity with Food & Wine Magazine. Oh, and did we mention

ing verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover

he is a self-taught photographer who now does all of his own food

looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could

shots? This guy has drive.

probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really

His drive and innate talents ultimately led him to the opportunity

happy too!” As it turned out they were three books

of a lifetime via another DM. This time, it was a Netflix executive

by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who

producer who offered him the chance to work for two seasons on

Jamie Oliver was at the time.

Restaurants on the Edge, a show where “three food and design experts travel the world to revive failing restaurants by connecting them to the local culture beyond their gorgeous views.“ What followed were 13 episodes over nine months where they

I f I c a n i n s pi r e mor e t i me a s

traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in

a c om mu n it y at t he t a ble, t hen

Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside

t h at ’s a w i n .”

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of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.

T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies

S c a n fo r t h e f u l l article online.

“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’

Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you.

Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Wayne Township Municipal Parking Lot

Featuring fresh produce and prepared foods from a variety of vendors. Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

3 LITTLE FALLS 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN 1-MILER Passaic Valley High School

Run Little Falls 5K features a USATF-sanctioned 5K course with

the net proceeds used toward Little Falls recreational facilities and pro-

grams. NEW THIS YEAR! Run Little Falls will also be holding an All Abilities 1-Miler around the Track at Passaic Valley High School. This event is for ANYONE regardless of ability. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ LittleFalls/RunLittleFalls.

3 MONTVILLE DAY

Montville Township

Live Bands! Food Trucks! Fun for the whole family! For more details go to montvillenj.org.

6 BRIDAL SHOW & EXPO The Cosmopolitan

Located in the heart of Wayne, The Cosmopolitan will surely leave a lasting impression. Mingle with local vendors,

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some delicious food. Also, the exclusive bridal show featuring couture wedding gowns will be one to see!

They'll be giving away a free honeymoon and much, much more! Please visit thecosmopolitannj.com.

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8 AN EVENING OF COMEDY WITH JOHN PIZZI The Village Inn of Wayne

One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry, has brought his unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country!

Opening acts for entertainers like Jerry Vale, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Joy Behar, Weird Al Yankovic, The Trammps, The Regents, Al Martino, Clint Holmes and many more!

9 WASHINGTON'S ENCAMPMENT DAY ONE Historic Dey Mansion

Learn was life was like as a soldier during the American Revolution.

The day will be filled with special appearances, 18th Century games, music, demonstrations and crafters.

For more information, please visit deymansion.org.

16-17 NEW JERSEY COLLECTOR FEST SPECIAL EDITION SATURDAY Wayne Police Athletic League

The two-day pop culture collectibles extravaganza features rare and sought-after artifacts from comic books, video games and more.

17 FOREST BATHING WALK

Garret Mountain Reservation - Boathouse

Forest bathing is a mindful walk in the woods with the specific intention to connect with the natural world and

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OCTOBER

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other words, you are bathing in the energy of the trees, leaves, sky, and

earth. Think of it as a guided, meditative, healing walk through the forests of Garret Mountain Reservation.

22 MONSTER'S BALL

Camp Hope - Stephen Tilton Dining Hall

Every monster, ghost, and ghoul is invited to the Monster's Ball! Wear your costume as we chow down on worms

and eyeballs for dinner! There will be a costume contest at the end with

multiple competitions including: best kid's costume, best adult costume, funniest costume, and best group

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costume. Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and side salad will be served. passaiccountynj.myrec.com.

24 GORGEOUS COMMUNITY. VIBRANT LIFESTYLE. CHOICE AND INDEPENDENCE. At Brightview, upscale apartments, amenities, and gourmet dining combine with opportunities for lifelong learning, wellness, and recreation to inspire and entertain.

WAYNE VALLEY FALL CRAFT SHOW Wayne Valley High School

Dozens of crafts makers offer unique creations in a day-long celebration of art. This long running show always draws a great crowd. All one hundred exhibitors with crafts & art are located in one huge gym.

Residents enjoy the freedom to explore new interests, unwind with daily happy hours in our pub, relax in our outdoor spaces – anything and everything that brings them joy.

Most of all, Brightview provides expert assistance and care you can count on as needs change, right here at home.

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Natures remedy for cold and flu season.

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A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO PUT A SMILE ON EVERY FACE IN THE FAMILY!

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JAMEY'S S PA N I S H RICE WITH FALL APPROACHING, I PULLED THIS FAMILY FAVORITE FROM THE RECIPE BOX MY MOM LEFT ME. I share it with all of you, the newest additions to my family. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS + 2 Large Onions + 3 1/2 cups Rice (uncooked) + 1 Lb Lean Ground Beef

Choose your own variety of rice to personalize the recipe

+ 5 1/2 cups Water + 4 cans Tomato Sauce + Salt & Pepper + Olive Oil (for frying)

Traditional flavors of tomato and onion flavor this simple dish

DIRECTIONS Fry the onions and ground beef together with the olive oil. When done, put them in a large pot with tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes then add the rice. Add salt and pepper.

Simmer on low until rice is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and add salt if needed. Be careful, it's hot so spoon some into bowls or plates to cool it quicker. Sit back and know that, for one meal, you are part of the Barone Family!

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Spanish Rice becomes a one pot meal by adding ground beef

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