Go: 551-233-9553, beyondtheplatefoodtours.com. Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014.

This new title is a follow-up to her 2023 book "The Hat Diaries: The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee." Autographed copies are available for $16.99 at Bookends in Ridgewood or for $16.99 online at Amazon.

PATERSON, New Jersey -- A New Jersey teacher has bought Christmas gifts for the entire school using donations from her online fundraiser, and she says next year will be "bigger and better." ...