Food

What Is A Hopeless Foodie To Do?

Published January 21, 2011 | By Ann Nyberg

Hands down, cute-as-a-button, no-bigger-than-a-minute, Donna Philips of Connecticut is a “foodie.” I’m not talking about a person whose conversation casually turns to food, but a gal who wakes up every… Continue reading →

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Double D Diner Masked Crusader

Published December 9, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Rich DiGirolamo is anonymously changing the lives of people he doesn’t even know. This happy go-lucky guy who runs around in a beanie cap with a whirlybird on top is… Continue reading →

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“A Connecticut Christmas”~Bring Food and Help a Neighbor

Published December 2, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

WHEN: December 11th (Saturday) 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Old Lyme, Connecticut 36 Town Woods Road Old Lyme, CT 06371-1142 (860) 434-1974

ENTRANCE FEE: FOOD TO… Continue reading →

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This Christmas Help A Neighbor

Published November 23, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Invitation made with Smilebox

Posted in Blog | Tagged A Connecticut Christmas, charity, Connecticut, Connecticut Food Bank, cows, dairy, Food, food pantry, High Hopes, Tiffany Farm | Leave a comment

“A Connecticut Christmas”~ To Benefit the Connecticut Food Bank and Tiffany Farm

Published November 21, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

This has come together fast and furious in the last two weeks over a cup of coffee and now it’s time to tell you all about it.

We can all… Continue reading →

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Paula~Mom Extraordinaire and Lifestyle Editor

Published November 4, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

To me Paula Modarelli Cocozza of Fairfield, Connecticut is a grownup Gidget, as in the 1960′s show starring actress Sally Field. Something was always going on in Gidget’s life, she… Continue reading →

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“Get Your Hot Dogs Right Here!”

Published October 5, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Who says there’s no free lunch, well okay, 5 bucks, close enough. Meet Tucker Grass and his hot dog stand called “Tuck’s Dogs.” This young man has been tending to… Continue reading →

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There Goes That Beach Street Sandwich Truck!

Published October 3, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

If you see this big yellow step truck heading down the street, follow it, you’ll be glad you did, there are yummy delights on board.

This is Beach Street Sandwiches… Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Beach Street Sandwiches, catering, chef, Connecticut, Connecticut shoreline, David Bouley, Farm, farmers, fishermen, Food, gourmet, gourmet food truck, Jean Georges, local, Madison, menu, Nobu Matsushisa, sandwich, Sara Pepitone, solar-powered truck, truck | 2 Comments

Fast Food, New England Style

Published July 7, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Want fast food in really cozy surroundings at a good price made in New England? It’s all here at The New England Emporium Eatery & Marketplace. That’s a mouthful… Continue reading →

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Six Generations of Jones’ Have Kept The Farm Running

Published May 22, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Think about it. Six generations of Jones have tended to this beautiful acreage in Shelton, Connecticut.

Much of the state knows the Jones Family Farms as a place to grab… Continue reading →

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There’s Nothing Like a Diner

Published April 9, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

What is it about a diner that just feels so comfy? Especially if it’s a vintage diner. It’s that whole booth thing I think, you feel sheltered, couple that with… Continue reading →

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Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa

Published February 22, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

This is not what many of you in Connecticut remember as the Bee and Thistle Inn, it’s got a whole new look and a spa too and it is… Continue reading →

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