31 Days of Horror Viewing

October 26, 2021November 1, 2021Leave a comment

It’s not quite fair to call 31 days of horror viewing in October a goal for me — I don’t generally hunt for low-hanging fruit. But it’s not about the finish line so much as the race anyway, so read on for this year’s checkpoints. First, to the Island The Island of Dr. Moreau - … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror Viewing

Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021Leave a comment

The October offerings in the Berkshires have gained a formidable addition with Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours, created and lead by writer and historian (and friend of the blog) Joe Durwin. Because I couldn’t write it better myself, here’s the Durwinian description of the experience: “Embark on a journey through a downtown Pittsfield far removed from … Continue reading Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

October Food Trends: FrankenSnacks

October 14, 2021October 16, 2021Leave a comment

Flavor fusions that start in the boardroom have varying results, but the releases of these alien appetizers are always fun, and 2021 has plenty to offer. Indeed, like mad scientists with unending supplies of lab specimens, brands of all types are banding up, testing new waters, and crossing over, creating monster mash-ups of flavors as … Continue reading October Food Trends: FrankenSnacks

Wordless Wednesday

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Leave a comment

Wordless Wednesday: the Waning Days #intheberkshires / #blogtober

House of Wax

October 10, 2021October 10, 20211 Comment

I’ve shared the super-easy recipe for recycled crayons here before, but this week we decided to give it a Halloween spin, attempting spooky color combinations like black and orange or purple and red. Of course, we had to assign names to the new cray-ations: from top left, I give you Jack-o-lantern, Dracula’s Blood, Dead-end Road, … Continue reading House of Wax