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Seven hours of cooking, being on your feet and sneaking a picture in here and there was never so much fun. The day began by plopping our apple-stuffed, bacon-slathered turkey into the oven at 325° for three and a half … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving, friends. A little belated, I know. Got tied up designing and cooking a scrumptious menu for five. This is one of the only remaining turkeys from Gozzi Turkey Farm where we got our fresh kill, free range, organic … Continue reading
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The Community Dining Room is a wonderful, privately-run organization that provides sustenance to the hungry and hunger awareness to the community. For 25 years, they have been feeding many of the grumbling tummies and offering companionship to South Central Connecticut … Continue reading
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It’s pretty difficult to band a large number of people together. You could dot every “i” and cross every “t”, have the greatest cause, idea or reason and still have unfavorable results. But hey, no matter what important sports game, … Continue reading
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Viewers: I present to you the first image of the Men of the Branford Chamber 2010-2011 calendar, Mr. November, or better known as Ken Soudan from the Lock Up. Together with my Mother, a calendar committee, and many consultations and … Continue reading
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The Deep River Theater is hidden to the average eye. In fact, I had no idea it even existed until a couple of weeks ago when I covered Jams for Cans, a benefit concert requiring three or more cans for … Continue reading
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I’ve been going through my archives over the past couple of days trying to find the right photos to donate to my friend’s Adoption Awareness Art Show, and in the interim of all this, it’s reminding me of photos I’ve … Continue reading
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Pardon me while I play catchup: In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, occurring in early October, services of worship are held internationally at local churches blessing animals ranging in size and species, from turtles to … Continue reading
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We arrived at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon just before the break of dawn. With fingers crossed, we got there just in the nick of time to find ourselves, shake off the delirium and get it together for … Continue reading
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Summer has barely left its fingerprint these days, but to keep warm, I’m remembering past Summer days – flying over to Montauk in the height of the season to enjoy my first and quite a delectable meal from the Crabby … Continue reading
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Gillette’s Castle sits atop a high hill overlooking the Connecticut River on the outskirts of East Haddam, Connecticut. This impressive, protruding oddity of architecture, which in a way looks like a primitive rock climbing wall, was home to Sherlock Holmes, or … Continue reading
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The Grand Canyon is the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. It simply takes your breath away. And if you’re susceptible, it can also give you a slight sense of nausea and vertigo (obviously). No matter where I stood, … Continue reading