A whole decade ago, I blogged about visiting the Whatley Antiquarian Book Center and the books I picked up -- among them The Small Kitchen Cookbook by Nina Mortellito (published 1964). Sadly, the Book Center closed it doors in March of this year, after 25 years in business. But a few of the vintage titles … Continue reading Introducing: The Small Kitchen Cookbook, page-by-page
HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?
HVAC doesn't sound like the most exciting topic to write about, but it's actually pretty interesting. The industry has long been a leader in energy efficiency, for instance. New technologies are always being applied to the development of products, and in the U.S., the "Made in USA" logo truly means something -- creating not just … Continue reading HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?
Truckin’ at Wahconah Park
With a Memorial Day forecast that left a lot to be desired, we didn't have particularly high hopes for our outdoor-itinerary this weekend. But the clouds parted around lunchtime on Saturday, so we jetted down to historic Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Mass. for their First Annual Food Truck Feastival and gathered some tastes, sights, and … Continue reading Truckin’ at Wahconah Park
A Hidden Gem in the Berkshire Music Scene: Berkshire Lyric
Great post about a organization for which I used to volunteer. Check it out!
In Apple Blossom Time…
It's Apple Blossom Time here in the Berkshires... not as well known as the harvest season, maybe, but no less quaint and New England-y. This weekend, we were able to attend the Second Annual Blossom Fest at Bartlett's Orchard, right in our hometown. This isn't an event teeming with crowds, vendors, bouncy-houses and beer tents … Continue reading In Apple Blossom Time…
