CONNECTIONS CAFÉ, located at 7 Main St., Flemington, NJ, is partnering with “1000 warm hearts” as a designated Hunterdon County drop off location. Our friend Pastor Jack Redmond of Christ Church in Montclair, NJ and his teams are leaders of this wonderful “1000 warm hearts” campaign. They will be delivering items to the local churches in the Asbury Park and the shore areas from now until Thanksgiving.

If you can donate any of the following items we ask you to help someone in need this week! The food pantries in that area are desperately low because of the hurricane and Thanksgiving is around the corner.

All of the items collected will be placed directly with those who need the items. Please donate only gently worn coats and non-perishable food items.

Here is a list of items that we will collect from Nov. 10th-20th.

Items Needed:

Things to keep warm

• blankets
• huge need in NY regions
• winter coats and other winter clothes- gloves, sweaters, sweat shirts, sleeping bags, blankets, socks

Non-perishable Food Products especially:

• Peanut butter, jelly, Parmalat boxed milk, powdered milk
• Dry Cereal
• Canned products, especially baked beans, tuna fish, soups, evaporated milk, beans – please try to donate cans with a pop-top lid due to many people not have electricity or access to a can opener.
• Dried boxed foods such as rice, boxed potatoes, instant potatoes and macaroni and cheese

If you have any questions please call the cafe at 908-782-1790 or the life center at 908-782-5288. www.connectionscafe.com or www.lifeconnectionscenter.org.

It’s a great opportunity to serve one another in love!

Pastors Bob and Kim Grom
Connections Cafe
7 Main St
Flemington NJ 08822

Retail Manager

John Jiorle

Jiorle Construction LLC

Cathy Tonking

Floor Manager

Perry Ventro

Design Consultant

The Dieting Dilemma

We offer satisfying portions without adding extra calories. Less is More meals are tasty and the nutrition guide is easy to follow. This is not about tasteless boring frozen meals, shakes or the latest diet craze. Lose weight by eating real food! Our vegan menus and gluten free choices are a plus. Our rotating menu plan offers many choices and the nutrition guide offers creative combinations and variety. You enjoy health benefits from a balanced, diet rich in vegetables and fruit and less fat. Many diets frequently yield quick weight loss, but are often difficult to maintain to achieve long-term success. Even with extreme approaches such as bariatric surgeries, frequently the person gains the original weight back because they return to old eating habits. Nearly 13 percent of adults’ of age 20 and older have diabetes, but 40 percent of them have not been diagnosed, according to epidemiologists from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the CDC. Type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 95% of all diabetes cases and can be controlled with daily exercise, a healthy diet and weight loss. We recommend that you check with your physician or health provider prior to starting any diet plan.

Lifestyle Change- its about long term!

-Losing weight really comes down to taking in fewer calories than you burn each day. And the most effective way to lose weight is by eating a healthy, balanced diet and following a moderate exercise routine.

Less Is More makes it easy to follow the first part by providing the right portions, the appropriate nutritional ingredients and making sure that the plan follows calorie guidelines established by recognized health and diet professionals. Forget about all of the planning, shopping, preparation and cooking. Gone is measuring, weighing and counting calories. We do it all for you, so just relax and enjoy your meals!

Isn’t it time you made a lifestyle change? Less truly is more and Connections is here to support your healthy lifestyle goals!

How can you achieve and maintain a healthy weight? Connections Cafe can help. Start with our all-natural “Less is More” selections of freshly prepared menu choice meals. Enjoy our deliciously fresh, conveniently ready-made calorie planned meals. Ordering is easy and a great way to lose weight and ensure a healthy and balanced food intake.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is not always easy.  With all of the planning, measuring, shopping, preparation and cooking time added to your busy lifestyle; unfortunately most people end up eating calorie laden meals at the end of a busy day, or run out to a restaurant or the nearest drive-thru.

Connections new menu line is all about calorie counted, tasty and nutritionally balanced meals that are very convenient. Best of all they support your daily lifestyle and are designed to ultimately help you to reach and maintain your health and weight management goals. Our “Less is More” Cuisine is all about convenience. Our team of trained professionals will take care of the planning, the shopping, and the cooking, and we’ll deliver directly to your home or office! * We provide delicious and satisfying meals that feature these benefits:

• Save you time and effort!
• Offer a variety of tasty meals for those on weight loss or management plans!
• Uncomplicated and you will love the difference!

Connections Cafe is known for organic, all natural, tasty and wholesome choices at its new 7 Main location. Now we have gone the extra mile to bring you our “Less is More” menu choices.

Like you we have had enough tasteless and cardboard like ‘health-food’ meals and snacks? Our “Less is More” Connection meals are a welcome and tasty experience. Careful menu planning, preparation and fresh seasonal combinations make our plan one that pleases your budget and your waistline.

Counting Calories

Controlling calorie intake is the key. Our “Less is More” Meal Plan guide gives you a choice of two different calorie portion plans. If you’re changing your diet for medical reasons or to lose weight, we encourage you to ask your physician or health care professional whether the 1200 or 1800 calorie per day plan is right for you.

Try the “Less is More” Mix and Match Plan which allows you to choose to mix and match our meals to suit your personal needs. For example, if dinner is the most challenging meal of your day, then select from our dinner options. We will provide you with a nutrition guide so you can mix and match the meals and snacks that will support you in the best way so you can reach your goals.

Need Help Getting Started?

Don’t forget to ask our Nutrition and Wellness Counselors about the Life Connections free wellness seminars to get you motivated and stay motivated.

Need Accountability and Support?

Life Connections Wellness Center offers weekly support options with your professionally trained personal or group counselor who will assist in tracking your progress with you. Going it alone can be tough. We know and we can help!  Check out our support services at lifeconnectionscenter.org (Do it NOW!)

I have not gained back a pound since I lost 30 pounds a while ago. Since using Connections “Less Is More” as a meal plan support option, I am very satisfied. I eat healthy meals and use the calorie counted meals to maintain my weight. That is it! I include a snack if needed, according to the easy meal plan guide. I’ve been on other programs in the past. I lost weight while I was dieting, but now I don’t worry about gaining it all back! The “Less is More” support system really works for me. Thank you all so much! I realty the Chicken Salads and the lofat Monte Cristo!

-Julie P. Ringoes NJ

I have been a customer since Connections opened and for the New Year I started using “Less Is More” as a part of my life style goals. I am very busy at work and was gaining a bit of unwanted weight from poor choices containing excess fat and calories. This program has saved me from over-eating at mealtimes and missing meals due to being stuck working late and running around for business meetings. This has been the best money spent on myself and I enjoy the healthy lifestyle it allows me to maintain.

-Tim M Flemington NJ

I absolutely love this program! It saves me time, energy and money. It is a healthy life style change that I needed. I chose the 1200-1400 calorie meal plan for 7 days per week 2 meals per day. I exercise moderately for 25-40 minutes 3 to 4 times per week and use Life Connections nutrition guide for my snacks too! I learned through the “Less Is More” Meal plan and my weekly sessions with the in house nutritionist to eat a variety of foods with the correct portion size. I love the results!

-Kim G Frenchtown Nj

Imagine driving home with delicious meals in heat-sealed containers that make life easier! Your health shouldn’t suffer just because you’re busy.

Less is more meals can be taken to work every day. They’re packaged in heat-sealed microwaveable containers, and with little fuss, can be heated in conventional ovens too. Just be sure to transfer them to an ovenproof dish prior to cooking.

Our calorie and perfectly portioned meal plans feature delicious entrees, fresh vegetables, salads, fresh fruit and most of all, variety.

Browse through the menus and place your order online.

• Food Menu
• Coffee Menu
• Specialty Drink Menu
• Nutritional Guide

Delivery service is available or pickup at our convenient location!

Connections Cafe is located at 7 Main St Flemington NJ

Call 908-782-1790 from 8 am to 5 pm.

Sample Meals- Check our weekly specials page for daily menu

Breakfast: choose one

Steel Cut Oats with lofat milk

Homemade Cereal granola style with lofat milk

Scrambled Egg Sandwich on Kaiser

Fresh Berry Smoothie with lofat milk

Lofat Yogurt with fresh fruit

Fruit Cup and Cottage Cheese

Lunch: Choose One

Grilled chicken or turkey with mixed salad greens

Tuna or Egg Salad Sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes

Cold Cut Half a Sandwich your choice bread with Soup du Jour

Chef’s Special Salad with chicken or turkey on bread with lettuce

Chef’s Salad over mixed greens

Vegetarian Sautéed Veggies on wrap with balsamic

Egg Salad or Tuna over mixed greens with tomato and cucumber

Celestial or Connections Tossed Salads

Snacks: Choose two or four depending on your caloric needs

Whole Fresh Fruit

Cottage Cheese

Applesauce

Yogurt

Green Smoothies

Energy Bar

Less Is More Dessert Specials

Dinner

Sliced Steak with mushrooms and onions

with baked Potato

Mac and Cheese with tomato

Grilled Chicken with quinoa and tossed salad

Turkey roasted with cranberry stuffing and carrots

Ratatouille with Parmesan cheese and gluten free pasta

Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Black Bean salsa

Fresh Fish with tropical fruit salsa and brown rice

Homemade Chili or Soup and a Caesar Salad

Asian Chicken stir fry with broccoli and sprouts

Owner & Founder
Owner- Founder- Kim Grom holds a bachelors degree in food service and nutrition from Montclair University. Kim’s internship was in long-term elderly care where she monitored the nutritional status of patients/residents, providing nutrition counseling and advising medical staff on nutritional status and needs. Kim has had ten prior years of experience in foodservice management, and has managed several food service operations; including school foodservice meal plans for over 2000 students each day.

Kim reopened Connections Cafe in August of 2011 and works closely with her culinary team to ensure that every meal and menu plan is nutritionally balanced, appropriately portioned and calorie-controlled, and meets quality taste and nutritional standards. Kim enjoys her family, cooking, music, traveling, and gardening.

Julie Parker

Marketing Director
Julie Parker – Marketing Director at Life Connections and Connections Cafe; Julie specializes in Sales, Marketing & Public Relations. Julie has extensive experience in retailing, publishing and business management. Along with her corporate background, Julie has owned several businesses such as POSH Boutique and the Avon Beauty Center, Brownstone Publications, and the Flemington Information Center. Julie is a people person. Cuban born, and bilingual, she loves to assist our clients, as well as showcasing our programs and events to the community. If you are in town or visiting the area, call Julie! She will make you feel right at home!

Deborah Hill

Certified Nutrition Specialist
Debbie is the keynote speaker at Life Connections Center’s free health workshops held monthly at the Center. Debbie is available as a personal consultant to our clients. She offers unbeatable rates for highly effective personalized wellness counseling and nutrition education services. Debbie is available by appointment only. Call the Life Center for more information or to book an appointment.
908 782 5288.

• Cafe Menu
• Coffee Menu
• Specialty Drink Menu
• Nutritional Guide

Making an old house a home.

Connections Cafe resides in a fully restored, beautiful Victorian home featuring a wrap-around front porch, perfect for al-fresco dining; a cozy, couch-filled reading nook with a toasty fireplace; plus an eat-in cafe complete with Wi-Fi access and power plug-in stations.

The cafe menu features simple and delicious light fare made daily from locally-grown ingredients. And thanks to a complete, you can always find menu items that are both tasty and healthy!

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We’re also proud to serve Black River Roasters Artisan Roasted Organic Coffee. Founded in 2005 in Burlington, Vermont, Black River Roasters coffee is USDA Certified Organic, as well as Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance Certified. That means, every cup is served with the promise that the product in your hand is from a sustainable place on our planet.

No matter what variety you chose, you can enjoy Black River Roasters Coffee from around the globe right here in your very own neighborhood at Connections Cafe.

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Free, 2-hour parking is available just across the street behind the Professional Plaza and along Main Street.