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back in your own backyard

Every Autumn we drive off to hike some trail in search of Fall foliage colors at their peak. This is embarrassingĀ to admit but, if I had paid any…

waldingfield farm dinner

Here we are, deep in the heart of August. These days you’ll find there are plenty of opportunities to grab a seat at a local farm dinner in…

souterrain four (part 2)

As far as behind-the-scenes go, an outdoor dining setup like Souterrain seems ideally suited for photographs. No walls hem you in and you’re blessed with natural light (not…

souterrain four (part 1)

I was feeling pretty lucky this past weekend. On nothing but a wild guess, I picked Shackleford to win the Preakness (not that a bet was placed) and…

dining in naples florida

If you travel with me, you’ll quickly discover that I love Google Maps. I create a new map for every vacation and use it to get my bearings…

wait wait…don’t tell me – waterbury

We didn’t need a dial because for my entire childhood there was just ONE radio station. WSHU, 91.1 broadcasts from Sacred Heart University (where my mom has taught…

florida everglades

It’s a fact: I’m not a beach vacation kind of gal. Even with a good book, I get bored. So for this trip, I set my highest expectations…

lunch at schoolhouse at cannondale

Schoolhouse at Cannondale is one of my favorite restaurants in Fairfield County. We visited a few weeks ago and discovered the Thursday night menu: 4 courses for $40….

practice

Ahh vacation. Six days of nothing but sunshine and temps topping out in the 80s. I could get used to that kind of Florida weather, especially after the…