Nestled on a steep hill in the center of Bristol, Connecticut, is a secret, harkening back to the days of public houses and private clubs. The password is Firefly Hollow Brewing and if you didn’t know it existed, you’d probably never stumble upon its Center Street location. But that’s all part of the charm. Cross … [Read more…]
There’s no better way to say hello to Fall than by spending a day outdoors sampling the best beer your area has to offer. The official end of summer could be bittersweet, but a hoppy giddiness soon sets in: summer forgotten, fall is welcomed with open arms. Enter my favorite season of the year. Ski … [Read more…]
Welcome to #IceCreamWeek! Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Jen of Juanita’s Cocina have teamed up with more than 20 of their blog friends to bring you a week full of ice cream treats, including a special ice cream giveaway! Prepare to have your taste buds tempted with some of the best ice cream … [Read more…]
When I first received my advance copy of Emeril’s Kicked-Up Sandwiches, I went to town with the post-it notes, marking all the potential meals I’d be whipping up. Making the cut early on were Smoked Sausage Sandwiches with Beer-Braised Onions, which sounded absolutely fantastic. Smoked sausage on French bread with some mayo, spicy mustard, Muenster … [Read more…]