A New Jersey Classic Bahr's

The Jersey Shore is a pretty tough area. It has survived superstorms and pirates, beach erosion and overbuilding. One restaurant that reflects that solidity is Bahr's a classic must eat at in the Atlantic Highlands.it has been around for decades with generations of the same family serving classic seafood dishes and ones that reflect the family's heritage.

Bahr's Restaurant started back in 1917 when founders John Bahrs and his wife Florence  served simple meals to fishermen. John was familiar with the sea, being the son of a tall ship captain and he knew how the fresh sea ar could increase a seaman's appetite. They started out with their famous clam chowder along with stews and the catch of the day. Their were also breakfasts consisting of fried eels, scrambled eggs and buckwheat pancakes. As the decades progressed, the menu got bigger, Shrimp, lobster and clams were added as were sandwiches , ham and chicken. An out door stand, called Moby's was built on the other side of the parking lot , which attracts a younger crowd yearning for a quick hot dog or just a fresh boiled lobster and fries.

Nowadays Bahr's is the perfect restaurant when visiting the start of the Jersey shore. Located directly behind Sandy Hook , it offers beautiful views of the Navasink River along with the ocean on the other side of the Sandy Hook peninsula. The food is a mix of seafood and classic German (perhaps a nod to the areas famed but defunct Hofbrau Haus). Their broiled lobster is heavenly, meaty and cooked to perfection. There is also  several varieties of shrimp and tilapia dishes along with their famed giant crab cakes and shrimp platters. Bahr's also features the German specialties of potato pancakes , bratwurst and knockwurst along with traditional sauerbraten and weinerschintzel. These are only served from December to June.Every meal starts off with flaky buttermilk biscuits and butter- a pure bonus to go with the amazing dishes.

The jersey Shore will last and survive. The same is true for one of its' gems- Bahrs. It is a great place for both the views and its delicious platters. Make sure you visit it during your next trip to the northenr Jersey shore. The restaurant  truly is a treat.

Happiness Is A Hot Instant Meal

There;s nothing like coming home to a hot, steaming pot pie or lasagna. Unfortunately these take a lot of time and effort to make, not to mention having all the ingredients at hand. Luckily this is the modern age where we can cook wholesome meals in just minutes. They're still the same as what our moms and grannies made - but quicker. Much quicker.

A good dinner (or even lunch) here in the States is pot pies. This American classic was one of the first TV dinners back in the Fifties and it's still going strong. Pot pies are wonderful because they has everything, They're basically meat, veggies and even bread all rolled into one crusty, yummy, juicy pie. Serve them with a salad and it's a full meal. Some fast food chains such as Boston Market offer a delicious, homestyle version that's the size of a small pizza.Another instant favorite is pizza itself. A lot of brands such as Red Baron and California Kitchen offer individual ones that you can buy in your freezer section. Nowadays they have so many different toppings, from the exotic artichoke to the much loved pepperoni, Again add some salad to instant pizza and even a glass of red wine and you've got a great meal to come home to.

Comfort food can be made in a sec these days too. There are plenty of instant baked macs out there. One of my favorites is Stop and Shop's house brand.It's a perfect blend of tiny elbow macaroni with a creamy cheddar sauce. The cheese is thick and it evenly coats every piece of pasta perfectly. I just love it and for me it's the best dinner after a tough day. Potato pancakes, another soothing comfort food are easy to make now thanks to so many brands offering instant versions. Gone are the days of grating potatoes and onions and then mixing them with eggs to form the perfect round. These are just pop into the frying pan or microwave and then serve with sour cream or applesauce.

Happiness is coming home to a hot meal. More happiness is making it in just minutes. Nowadays it's easy thanks to all the great instant dinners out there. It's nice to have homemade things if you have the time. However the frozen stuff can offer the same sort of comfort without all the fuss and bother.