The 2015 Weird Food Round-up: Two Savories, Two Sweets

I never know where my annual 'October food' posts are going to take me. Sometimes, I find a lot of spooky party platters. Other times, it's a trendy ingredient or a bizarre new dish from a restaurant... this year, I found myself gravitating toward some particularly good entrants into the Weird Food Race in the … Continue reading The 2015 Weird Food Round-up: Two Savories, Two Sweets

The Unofficial Start of Autumn: Apple Squeeze

The annual Apple Squeeze in Lenox, Mass. in the Berkshires is the unofficial start to fall and everything it offers. This past weekend, we made our usual pilgrimage to the festival...we munched on apple sausage sandwiches, browsed the many gift tents, and started a rolling tally of celebrities we nearly mowed down with the stroller, … Continue reading The Unofficial Start of Autumn: Apple Squeeze

We Have a Winner!

Congratulations Joe Schneiderman  - you've won the 2014 Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest! What has he won, Jax? Well, Joe - you're the lucky recipient of a stack of Leaf Behinds by Winstanley! These nifty chotchkes are made with seed inclusion paper, which is infused with a variety of wildflower seeds ranging from Baby Blue Eyes … Continue reading We Have a Winner!

Vote Now for your Favorite #Blogtoberfest Post!

It's November, which means we have one more Blogtoberfest task to complete before moving into what's commonly known as -- duh-duh-duhhhh -- The Holidays. Take a minute to vote for your favorite guest post! The winner will receive a prize to be announced soon, plus the overwhelming pride of having won a blog-writing contest. The … Continue reading Vote Now for your Favorite #Blogtoberfest Post!

Blogtoberfest Guest Post: Concord, By Joe Schneiderman

Notwithstanding that winter approaches, notwithstanding that the days end sooner, clear and sunny fall days are part of what make New England great. One is neither oppressed by humidity of summer nor taunted and frozen under a blue sky in winter. Rather, there is a cornucopia of color that one can simply enjoy. Fall vacations … Continue reading Blogtoberfest Guest Post: Concord, By Joe Schneiderman