Nicole Gaffney

There's not much more refreshing on a hot summer day than a delicious smoothie, but ingredients matter when it comes to taste and nutrition. You can make your own smoothie or smoothie bowl in these few simple steps from chef Nicole Gaffney, owner of Soulberri Smoothie and Coffee Shop in Brigantine.

Tuesday night at Atlantic Cape Community College, Careme's Restaurant was decked out in food that will be showcased at the annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala.

Tuesday night at Atlantic Cape Community College, Careme's Restaurant was decked out in food that will be showcased at the annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala.

Our gal Nicole Gaffney has been eliminated from the 'Next Food Network Star.'  Boo.

Time is running out to help a Brigantine woman become the next Food Network Star.

Nicole Gaffney is still in the competition!  But she needs your help!

Nicole Gaffney is still in the competition for the Next Food Network Star!

I'm a few week's behind on my recaps of the Next Food Network Star starring local chef Nicole Gaffney...

Nicole Gaffney, personal chef from Brigantine, is competing on season 10 of the 'Next Food Network Star' on the Food Network!  And she chatted with me earlier this week!

Nicole Gaffney, a personal chef from Brigantine, is competing on this season of 'Next Food Network Star!'

Nicole Gaffney is a personal chef from Brigantine, NJ and she's landed a spot on Food Network's hit reality TV show 'Next Food Network Star!'