Once the travel restrictions were lifted and we had our vaccines, it was time to travel once again! Always looking for places slightly off the beaten, my first road trip was to Bristol, Connecticut. As I stand by my adage that there is something worth exploring in every backyard, I like exploring small post-industrial cities […]
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Second, only to lobster, fried clams are the perfect New England summertime food. Although, the North Shore of Massachusetts is synonymous with the delectable fried delight. I’ve scoured my favorite fried clams in the region closer to me. With restaurants in Plymouth, MA, New London, CT, and Cape Cod, these are some of the best
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The Primitive Crow, an antique store in Bozrah, Connecticut is like no other, is a perfect gift destination this Christmas season.
When I am in Connecticut and the leaves start to change, Woodstock is a must-visit for me, for my annual autumnal pilgrimage up Route 169. It’s where life is a little less hectic and the pace is just a little slower. Woodstock Orchards fulfills the need for autumn in my life. Woodstock, Connecticut is most
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A view of Bailey’s Ravine on Ayer Mountain in Franklin on a rainy day in autumn. (above) Sharpe Hill Vineyards features wines like their award-winning “Ballet of Angels” to be sipped on their quintessentially New England grounds in Pomfret. (below) The Prudence Crandall House Museum in Canterbury is the stately home and schoolhouse
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Although the forecast for the first day of spring in southern New England is two to five more inches of snow, turning the calendar page has never felt this good after we have been faced with this year’s snowfall record breaking winter. Soon it will be time to store away the winter hats, gloves
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