Last week, I had the opportunity to join a VIP Tasting Dinner at Bistro 7 Restaurant + Bar in Wilton, Connecticut. Interestingly, this restaurant is located in a little strip that looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere, taking over a space that used to be a gluten-free cafe that I went to buy…
Farm Fresh Restaurant Dining In Connecticut
I have lived in Connecticut for over 25 years – Wow, kind of scary! I moved here right after graduate school and have raised all four of my boys in the Nutmeg State. Never in a million years would I have thought that Connecticut would be my home for so many years. My husband is…
Easy Vegetable Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe
Over the past month or so, I’ve been teaching a series of soup classes at our local senior center. I was honored to be asked back again this year – what a rewarding experience to say the least. The ladies in the class were all so gracious and it was really fun to swap food shopping…
Roundup of Beautiful Healthy Soup Recipes
This past Saturday was National Soup Swap Day. Although I had never heard of this idea until last year, I love the idea and make lots of soup all throughout the winter. Maybe next year, I’ll jump in and host a Soup Swap. For now, I would like to share some beautiful healthy soups…
Easy Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Easy Vegetable Minestrone Soup with Whole Wheat Pasta and Lots of Vegetables Today is the last in a series of soup classes I’ve been teaching at our local community center. It’s been a tremendous experience, sharing some home cooking with a group of seniors in the hope of encouraging them to get back into the…
Circles of Community – Online Resources for Helping Those in Need
When I was growing up, if a neighbor or friend was ill or had a baby, neighbors would take turns bringing a hot meal over to the family. This still happens, but in today’s world of technology, and busy schedules, online resources can help find volunteers and organize meals and more for friends in need,…