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Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say
Death Of Hackensack's Justine Sgarella Leaves World Darker, Friends Say Shock and sadness spread following the death of 29-year-old Justine Sgarella. Justine, of Hackensack, died on Thursday, Jan. 20.  Her obituary says she was passionate about cooking and devoted to her family dog, "Stitch." Justine attended Paramus Catholic High School and studied culinary arts at Eastwick Hohokus College. Loved ones took to social media to grieve her loss. I’m in shock and at a loss for words. We lost Justine Sgarella today, a friend whom I spent every lunch with during high... Posted by Emily J Garrett on Friday, January 21, 2022 This world is darker without you i…

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by Cecilia Levine
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ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED' ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'CHOPPED'
ON TV: Watch Bergen County Mom, Chef Compete On 'Chopped' A Bergen County mom who teaches cooking classes will be competing on an episode of Food Network's "CHOPPED" this week. Hillsdale's Rama Ginde, who owns WannaBee Chef, will be on the Tuesday, May 25 episode airing at 9 p.m. Ginde was trained at the French Culinary Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also graduated from the Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She opened WannaBee in 2012 and recently transitioned to virtual classes. View this post on Instagram A po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PHOTOS: River Edge Mom Shares Step-By-Step Guide To Baking Irish Soda Bread PHOTOS: River Edge Mom Shares Step-By-Step Guide To Baking Irish Soda Bread
Photos: River Edge Mom Shares Step-By-Step Guide To Baking Irish Soda Bread Alyssa Rebosio of River Edge never really liked raisins. For that reason, she never ate the Irish soda bread her mom made every year growing up. But once Rebosio had her own home, she began making Irish soda bread using her mother's recipe (and has become well-known in the community for it). "After eating it warm right out of the oven with butter I realized just how tasty it was," she said.  Pictured below: Rebosio's parents, the late Pat and Bud Rauch. Rebosioscontributed Rebosio makes several loaves of all sizes the week before St. Patrick's Day and hands them out to crossing guard…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pizzeria Owner Kyle Phillipy Of Cliffside Park Was Doting Dad, Passionate Chef Pizzeria Owner Kyle Phillipy Of Cliffside Park Was Doting Dad, Passionate Chef
Pizzeria Owner Kyle Phillipy Of Cliffside Park Was Doting Dad, Passionate Chef Kyle Phillipy of Cliffside Park died on Feb. 23. He was 43 years old. Born in Jersey City, Phillipy had a passion for cooking and owned Termini Pizzeria in West New York for 21 years, his obituary says. Phillipy also coached basketball for Our Lady of Grace in Fairview.  He was remembered as a "doting dad" who cared about his family and his job. A funeral service was held on Feb. 27. Entombment was at Fairview Mausoleum. Phillipy is predeceased by his father, Danny Phillipy. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Phillipy; children Massimo, Luca and Sophia; mom Ca…

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by Cecilia Levine