Hungry? The Bay State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Massachusetts for 2015. BEST FARM-TO-TABLE DINING PRAIRIE WHALE, Great Barrington Wunderkind restaurateur Mark Firth was thriving with farm-to-table restaurants in Brooklyn, but he decided to get much closer to […]
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Tracy Medeiros loves farmers and local food. She’s written two books about the homegrown delights of her adopted state of Vermont—Dishing up Vermont and The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook. And now, with co-author Christy Colasurdo, she is exploring the local cuisine of Connecticut with The Connecticut Farm Table Cookbook (Countryman Press, 2015). If your only […]
I had gorgeous hollyhocks for years, but this year a half-inch bug took up residence in the double ones, beginning with the leaves. How can I prevent pest damage to my hollyhocks next spring? — Sister A.C., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY A number of insects can damage hollyhocks: among them, the hollyhock sawfly, the red-banded leafroller […]
Looking for fun in the Granite State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in New Hampshire for 2015. Best Lake Cruising for Families M/V Mount Sunapee II, Sunapee Harbor History floats on this classic 90-minute narrated tour of Lake Sunapee—a painless way to learn about the charming harbor […]
Soon after my father died, my mother became a caterer. She designed a business card with her name, “Adele,” written in bold tangerine cursive letters against a bright yellow background. At the bottom of the card were the words “Party Fair.” In truth, she did not cater very many parties. She no longer lived in […]
It’s black fly season again in New England (as if you didn’t already know). Here’s a humorous take on how to survive New England’s perennial spring pest.
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Connecticut for 2015. Best BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) Firefly Hollow Brewing, Bristol Brewmaster Dana Bourque, who started homebrewing with his dad and “couldn’t stop,” has concocted more than 30 different beers since he and 10 partners opened this 10-barrel […]
Looking to rest your head in the Nutmeg State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Connecticut for 2015. BEST FAMILY CAMPGROUND BEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND, Bristol A day at Lake Compounce, America’s oldest amusement park, is doubly fun when you’re justa short tram ride away from marshmallow toasting and movie […]
The Nutmeg State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Connecticut for 2015. Best Miniature Golf Mini-Golf at Saybrook Point, Old Saybrook If your putting’s not up to par, you’ll love this picture-perfect course, where distracting views of Long Island Sound and shorebirds soaring overhead […]
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Tips and Recommendations from Brimfield Experts
We asked some Brimfield experts–a dealer, a stylist, a designer, a shop owner, even a chef–for their best insider field-survival tips. Brimfield Dates for 2016: May 10 – 15, July 12 – 17, September 6 – 11 The Dealer: Susan Bates 25+-year Brimfield exhibitor I love Quaker Acres. It’s very eclectic, from rustic to high-end. I’ve […]
Let’s go back to those early years. Before the big house came down, nail by nail, board by board, beam by beam. Before all those truckloads of old timber rumbled through the quiet center of Middletown, Connecticut. Before the tree clearing and the dirt moving. Before the curious onlookers came to see what all the […]
Renovating an old home is a hero’s quest, a test of stamina and means. Whether you do it yourself or employ a battalion of workers, there’s no getting away cheap. And yet, in the realm of costly hobbies it stands apart as a noble pursuit, a labor of love. Restoration contractors understand the love and […]