OVER THE BRIDGE, LBI is more than a cookbook; it's a journey, with over 60 recipes and 222 pages of stunning images of the LBI lifestyle. Including everything from salads to snacks, mains & sides, refreshing cocktails to sweet desserts, each page brings the flavors and fun of our beautiful island into your home.
DENISE MAUTHE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANN COHEN
REAL RECIPES
& STORIES OF GATHERING ON THE EAST COAST PARADISE OF LONG BEACH ISLAND NJ
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THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATE LIFE ON LBI. THIS IS HOW WE GATHER WELL.
Inside, you'll will find my go-to recipes using fresh, local ingredients from local farm markets and merchants. You'll experience LBI living at its best, from bayside concerts, boating and bike-riding, to enjoying a picture- perfect sunset. My menus are simple and flexible, and my parties mostly spur-of-the- moment. Every dish honors the delicious flavors of summer- where the atmosphere is casual and family, friends and children are always welcome.
BRING HOME THOSE LBI VIBES
MEET DENISE
My love of LBI began as a child, spending time and creating lifelong memories with my family. When I met my husband, Chris, a native of LBI, we dreamed of having our own beach house and before long we bought our first summer home. LBI has become our happy place for over 20 years raising our four children on a vacation island that we call home. In my book, I combine recipes for delicious casual dining with iconic gatherings on Long Beach Island. Whether it’s grilling filets for our annual fourth of July crowd, or whipping up littleneck clams as a quick appetizer, keeping it simple and casual is what it’s all about. I created this book for the beach house families, their guests, the weekly renters and the day trippers. It’s for everyone that comes to this special place.
Enjoy and Gather Well,
