Some Pig: Sustainable butchery brings traditional flavors to the table

I'm a big talk-radio fan, and I was just listening to the Chewing the Fat food show and its commentary on whole-animal butchery. It's still a 'gourmet' practice in the U.S., say the Chewing the Fat hosts. Some restaurants are doing it, but it hasn't caught on as a best practice yet. The segment reminded … Continue reading Some Pig: Sustainable butchery brings traditional flavors to the table

Tastes like Learning*

You know what I can't stand? Social media seminars that charge an arm, leg, and first-born for an hour-long talk, a slew of white table cloths, and some rubbery chicken facsimile that gets stuck in my lower intestine sometime around 2 pm. I also loathe the idea that all social seminars worth attending are held … Continue reading Tastes like Learning*

A New England Autumn Wedding and tips for ‘Guest Photography’

We attended a fall wedding this weekend, one of my favorite things to do! I'm a sucker for any wedding, but as autumn is my favorite season and October my favorite month, weddings this time of year are sort of a nuptial hat trick. This ceremony and reception were held in two different Berkshire towns … Continue reading A New England Autumn Wedding and tips for ‘Guest Photography’

NAOS, The EMP, Drum Fest

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #5, by Leo Mazzeo It’s been a fair amount of time since I last visited North Adams for the annual Open Studios Event there.  My last foray was as a guest exhibiting artist.  This time out was as an interested spectator and arts indie blogger. The decumbent autumnal greyness overhead saw the … Continue reading NAOS, The EMP, Drum Fest

McScary: The Art of the Horror Franchise

Speaking as a writer, horror film franchises are great in one particular respect, because they give writers and directors a lot of room to develop a story. Granted, not all of them take that opportunity, but some do. And even when they don't, it's fun to track the evolution of the antagonist, be it an … Continue reading McScary: The Art of the Horror Franchise