Ingredients: 4 chicken wings 4 chicken drumsticks 4 chicken thighs Peanut or canola oil for frying chicken 6 cups all-purpose flour 3 T. salt 2 T. ground pepper 2 T. garlic powder 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 cups buttermilk Preparation: Preheat your oil in a large heavy pan on the stove to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper and set aside. Pour the buttermilk into another large bowl and set next to the flour. Lightly dust

Ingredients: 1 lb. (16 oz.) cooked pasta such as fusilli 1 (8 oz.) multi-colored mini-sweet peppers, roasted 1 clove minced garlic 1 (14 oz.) jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ¼ cup capers, drained ¼ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup freshly-shredded Parmesan cheese ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn 3 T. olive oil 1 lemon, freshly squeezed Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Cook pasta according to package and set aside. Roast peppers in 300 degree oven for 15 minutes or unt

They say Home is Where the Heart Is, but this little treasure proves that sometimes, it’s really the heart that makes the greatest home. Amidst all of the mind-blowing architecture and breathtaking craftmanship that can be viewed on Long Beach Island, every so often there is a home that stands out from the rest. Stunning ocean views from airy exterior porches and decks, beautifully coordinated natural elements of brick and cedar impressions, details at the hand of the craftsm

Imagine for a moment that LBI didn’t allow any private ownership of land or homes. Instead, picture our Island as a large park with a collection of humble shacks and small domiciles randomly scattered across it. Now imagine that these public homes were available, free of charge, to any and all of us for the summer on a first come, first serve basis. Lacking even basic amenities like heat, air conditioning, or running water, our season would likely get started in mid March whe

How we met “Summering on LBI just two streets away from each other in Surf City, who would have thought it would have taken us about 22 years to find each other. After I graduated College and Scott returned home from Australia, I caught his eye at a friends houses and ever since then we have been inseparable,” shares the bride. How he Proposed “LBI had a very special place in our hearts, there are certain places that bring back memories to us. We love spending weekends on LBI

One of the hottest new looks for bathrooms also happens to be one of the oldest: classic white on white. There’s no color combo more timeless and elegant than white cabinetry adorned with more white by means of marble counters and accents. White modernizes any room with clean minimalism yet allows for a variety of options to warm and enhance with accessories. Marble also happens to be an ageless material that will always be current. Not only is this a style that’s sure to add

If you’re looking to lick your wounds from the night before or you just want to start your day off right, summer time brunches are a must! Long Beach Island has it’s fair share of great brunch spots, so the Two Dopes from Jersey went out in search of the best brunches on the island. Old Causeway If you’re a Professional Bruncher then a trip just off of the Island to The Old Causeway is a must. As soon as you read the menu, it is apparent they take brunch very seriously. From

Bees and butterflies add beauty and excitement to the garden—but that’s not the only reason to plant for these pollinators. We have all heard about the dangerous decline of the bee population. Did you know that we can thank pollinators for one out of every three bites of food that we eat? About 35% of the world’s food crops and 75% of all flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce. Bees pollinate many of New Jersey’s most important crops including blueberries, cranber

Long Beach Island has this magnetic pull on anyone who has ever set foot on the island. As soon as you cross over the bridge, it’s almost like a time transport to an unpretentious world in which you get the feeling that time has just sort of... stood still for a while. There’s an element sentimentality, which with it brings fond memories of summers past along with an indescribable sense of comfort and serenity. And despite the fact that homes may be getting larger and, sure,

The Long Beach Island Trailer Park was home to 141 trailer homes on the south end of Long Beach Island since 1963. The site is a stone’s throw from the Edward Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, home of the many endangered birds native to this area. It was not until after super storm Sandy destroyed the trailer park in 2012 that owner Bob Muroff and his family decided to sell the property. At the time, the Lennar Corporation (US Homes) tried unsuccessfully to obtain approvals for 51 ho