Skylands Manor is well-known and cherished by New Jerseyans as one of Frungillo Caterers’ unique wedding and special events venues. Did you know that it is also a one-of-a-kind Bed-and-Breakfast? Located in the heart of the New Jersey Botanical Gardens in Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor offers 44 stately guest rooms that reflect a time gone by and have been recently restored to include modern amenities. There are endless things to do year-round, and in the summertime the gardens, woodlands and surrounding towns are in full bloom.
Skylands Manor is a local treasure and was recently voted as number one of “5 Romantic Weekend Escapes” by NJ Monthly Magazine. When you arrive, you may be greeted by concierge extraordinaire Laurel. I recently spoke with Laurel about how she expertly guides our first-time and returning guests to have a fabulous stay at Skylands Manor. Here is our “top 10 things to do” list for the summertime:
Frungillo Caterers' Executive Chef Joanna DeFrancesco shares four TERRIFIC TURKEY TIPS that will have all of your guests asking for seconds, thirds, and leftovers to take home. These are very easy tips you can do right now and as you prep and cook tomorrow.
So, if your turkey is sitting in the fridge all nice and covered up, finish reading this post and go implement Chef Joanna's first tip right now!
Frungillo Caterers’ Caviar & Smoked Trout on Grappa Cured Lemon
Executive Chef Joanna shares the recipe for the Grappa Cured Lemon Slices layered within our Cavier & Smoked Trout tasting spoons. Note: You will need three days to prepare this unique lemon recipe ... trust us, IT IS WORTH THE WAIT! Ingredients:1 dozen lemons1 tablespoon Kosher salt2 cups sugar1 cup grappaInstructions:After cutting, be sure to pick out any seeds from the lemon slices. Mix the salt and sugar together. Cover the bottom of a small glass container with a layer of salt/sugar; Layer on one of the sliced lemons, and cover with a layer of the salt/sugar mixture. Repeat this until all the lemon slices are covered. Add 1 cup grappa. Seal the container and leave on the counter for 3 days.Place salad on top of the cured lemon. Garnish with black caviar and chives. Enjoy! More recipes from Frungillo Caterers' new taste kit coming soon...
Rutherfurd Hall encompasses the beauty of New Jersey’s famed history, nature and architecture. This landmark, three-story Tudor-style mansion overlooks sprawling lakeside landscapes and the tree-lined forests of Allamuchy State Park. Make Rutherfurd Hall exclusively yours for your most special occasion: 973.335.5300
Andrea and Daniel are just a day away from being wed! Frungillo Caterers is hosting our very first all-Vegan wedding for the couple at The Villa at Mountain Lakes tomorrow. Andrea and her mother, Barbara, came to The Villa earlier this summer to put the final touches on the wedding menu and event coordination.
Mother-of-the-Bride Barbara with her daughter Andrea at The Villa
Our Marketing and Social Media Intern Shari Ann Arena captured behind-the-scenes moments from the taste-testing and planning session. Then she sat one-on-one with the Bride-to-Be for an interview. We hope you enjoy following Andrea and Daniel’s story...we’ll share highlights and photographs from their wedding very soon! ~~~
