Covid-19: Keep Calm, Stock Up + Cook On
Holy crap it’s been a crazy few weeks of quarantines, school closings, canceled events, and travel restrictions. And, I think more is coming. In addition …
Connecticut Winter Farmers’ Markets 2018
Yes, you can still buy local eats in winter. No, you won’t find tomatoes and strawberries, but you can find cold stored root vegetables, greenhouse …
Gift Ideas for the Food Lovers On Your List
I don’t want to gloat, but I am in fact nearly done with all my holiday shopping. Crazy I know. It’s really only because my …
How To Build A Perfect Cheese Plate
Give me some crackers, charcuterie, and cheese and I’m a happy person. I may (or may not) stand at the kitchen counter just shoving chunks …
8 Tips To Make The Most Of Your Farmers’ Market
It’s National Farmers’ Market Week! If you have yet to get to your local market, this is the week is as good as any to …
Locavore Gifts 2014: For The Cook
Still searching for a few holiday gifts? If you are, here are a few ideas for the cooks on your list. Short Stack Editions I …
Gift Ideas 2013: This Brew Is For You
To me this year was “The Year of Local Craft Beer.” Connecticut is now home to more small breweries than I can count … and …
Quick Tips: Grilling Corn On The Cob
Long ago, I resolved to never boil corn again. Why? Because there is nothing like grilled corn on the cob. Seriously, there isn’t. When I …
Locavore Gift Ideas 2012
To be honest I wasn’t sure I was going to write a gift ideas post this year. However I happened to stumble on a few …
100-Mile Thanksgiving
This infographic from Good magazine has some cool tips for how to have a 100-mile Thanksgiving. (I’m a sucker for infographics.) Whether you’re making the …