Reviews of recipes & restaurants in Connecticut and beyond
Straight, on the rocks, or mixed in with Coca-Cola, Jack Daniels is one of my go-to drinks. When Jack Daniels came out with Honey Jack a few years ago I was onboard – I like honey and I like jack! As I sat at the bar at Dew Drop Inn a few days before Christmas […]
MoreThere’s something about the new year that is hopeful and exciting – an opportunity to begin anew. A new year is a chance for reflection, for inspiration, for new challenges and new changes. As I look back on 2013 I am grateful for all that I’ve accomplished this year, and all the wonderful and supportive […]
MoreOn the corner at 1020 Broad Street in Bridgeport sits a new neighborhood restaurant that pays homage to the city’s famous history while creating a modern atmosphere of casual modern Americana – Barnum Publick House. Named for PT Barnum, the world famous showman who is best known for founding what we know today as Ringling […]
MoreBrownies. That one word is guaranteed to bring a smile to most people’s faces. Are you smiling right now? I think brownies makes us smile for a few reasons, but mostly because they make us feel childlike and nostalgic, and they have chocolate in them. Most people like chocolate. I admit it, I am a […]
MoreThe holiday season is here, and whether you’ve been planning for weeks (or months), or you’re like me and just looked at the calendar and realized there are only 15 days left until we say goodbye to 2013, I have just learned about two great dinner options to help you celebrate. Parallel Post in Trumbull […]
MoreLuxe Winebar, formerly known as Luxe Modern Wine & Cocktails, is reopening in Westport under new ownership! Luxe Winebar hopes to see the return of patrons who enjoyed the former Luxe Modern Wine & Cocktails, and new owner Dave Morton is working closely with former owner Robert Reilly to make improvements to the menu and […]
MoreMmmm I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly. – Ron Burgandy It took me a few weeks, but I found it! Say hello to Ben and Jerry’s newest limited batch of “Ron Burgandy’s Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch”! So what does this ice cream taste like? Amazingness, that’s what it […]
MoreThe FIRST 4B Festival is coming to New Haven this March and ticket sales start today! What: 4B = BEER, BOURBON, BBQ, and BACON Seriously. A festival dedicated to beer, bourbon, BBQ and bacon. Do I have your attention? Are you drooling yet? Food and Drink 2 ounce samples of craft beer, 1/4 ounce samples […]
MoreFood is an important part of my life, as anyone can quickly see after reading my blog, and during the holidays food becomes even more important because for me holiday traditions are intertwined with certain recipes. Baking is something I learned to do as a child and it’s become the way I often show my […]
MoreSweet, salty, chocolaty, with a hint of citrus are the flavors that are carefully balanced in this cookie recipe. The craisins, pistachios, oatmeal, and chocolate chips create a cookie that is soft, chewy, and filled with flavor – don’t let their simple appearance fool you! I have made these cookies each Christmas for over five […]
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Savory Sweet Eats 