Recipes
Easy Weeknight Chicken!
As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...
Easy Mini Lobster Rolls!
Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...
10 Must-Try Local Ice Cream Shops!
Who doesn’t love some good ice cream on a hot summer day? We’ve put together a fun summer bucket list of our favorite ice cream spots in Monmouth County for you to try! Try them all and let us know what you think! Hoffman’s Pt. Pleasant, Spring Lake, and Long Branch...
My Birthday Dinner at Red Horse by David Burke!
After a whirlwind month filled with end of school year events and games, I was so excited to finally visit Red Horse by David Burke last week to celebrate my birthday a little early, and get a date night out with my husband, Lou! Red Horse, located in Rumson,...
Freezer Martinis from Habitual Hostess!
Martinis can be shaken, or stirred, depending on your preference, but one thing's for certain: they're always best served cold. "Freezer martinis ensure this," says Leigh Hansen of Habitual Hostess. You simply pull the prepped martinis out of the fridge 20 minutes...
Meal Planning: Trader Joe’s Edition!
Ask any mother – working woman or stay-at-home mom, contented chef or takeout pro – busy families need meal inspiration. Use the Local Mom’s Network meal-planning guide to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table simply and easily. In this installment, we look to...
15+ Local Grab & Go Spots for Game Day!
Local Pizzerias, Sandwiches, Wings, and More!
The Monmouth Moms Favorite Local Pizza Spots!
We've rounded up a list of some of our favorite pizza spots in Monmouth County! Pick a place you've never a tried and head out with the fam for a pie! Check out the full list below! Bon Appétit! Denino’s Pizza Place 1077 Hwy 34 Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (732)...
6 Cookbooks to Try in the New Year!
If one of your New Year's resolutions for 2023 is to cook more and rely less on takeout, we have you covered. Below, you'll find six of 2022's most popular cookbooks, which will have you eating better, creating memories around family meals and saving money on...
Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is full of fiber and Vitamin C, making it a powerhouse vegetable for cold & flu season. This 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Soup from Kathleen Ashmore is simple, healthy and delicious — an easy winner in our eyes. INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1...