Reviews of recipes & restaurants in Connecticut and beyond
A little over one month ago two of my friends announced they we’re going to do a Whole30 while also still following their macros (read more about their “Flexible Detoxing” journey here). Double wow. A third friend said, “C’mon let’s give up donuts for the month to show our support.” “Okay,” I agreed. I […]
MoreThe Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation – Fairfield Firefighters, Local 1426, I.A.F.F., Milford Firefighters, Local 944, I.A.F.F., Norwalk Firefighters, Local 830, I.A.F.F., Stratford Firefighters, Local 998, I.A.F.F., Westport Firefighters, Local 1081, I.A.F.F., Huntington Fire Company #3, Shelton – along with the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation will be hosting their 4th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting event on February 19, 2015 from […]
MoreA holiday or a special occasion or simply just a Tuesday, any day is perfect for a piece of pie. If you love pie as much as I do then you know that something as simple as a pie can actually be quite complicated because not everyone gets it right. Yet an excellent piece of […]
MoreI like to eat out a lot as I’m sure you know if you follow along with my dining adventures. I have my favorite, go-to restaurants, but I also enjoy trying new restaurants whenever possible. But let’s be honest, eating out all the time can become expensive. So one of my most favorite things, as […]
MoreShakespeare’s turning 450 and you’re invited! Photo from Valley Shakespeare Festival’s FB page Plus, there will be CAKE. Birthday cake, people. Birthday.Cake. You can join in the celebration with Valley Shakespeare Festival at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton on April 26th from 10-2pm. Aside from cake (hooray!), there will be a book sale and activities […]
MoreThe stage is often no longer round and sometimes the stage itself becomes a different venue – school auditoriums, festivals, and even the park – play host to his characters and his words. Yet no matter where we watch a performance, Shakespeare always remains Shakespeare, the bard with the ability to teach us about human […]
MoreWe’ve been on the search for this sandwich for a few years. Yes, years. One of my husband’s favorite delis closed a few years ago and along with it left his absolute favorite porchetta sandwich. Now, don’t get me wrong there have been others, but they are all runner-ups to the sandwich we think of […]
MoreGet ready for Hoptoberfest everyone! What’s Hoptoberfest? Over 50 Craft Beers, live music, wings, and the Best of the Valley Wing Contest! People’s choice will be named “King of the Wing”. The Derby-Shelton Rotary will be hosting Hoptoberfest and proceeds will benefit the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club’s Scholarship Fund, elementary school literacy programs, and beautification projects […]
MoreLook who’s coming to Shelton – Foccacia’s Cafe! Foccacia’s FaceBook page describes the food spot as a cafe and creperie to be located at 702 Bridgeport Avenue. Can’t wait to hear more! Foccacia’s Cafe 702 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 203-232-4675
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Savory Sweet Eats 