food: FALLING GAS PRICES.. IS IT REALLY HELPING ALL THE WAY AROUND? - 10/29/08 06:27 AM
CASCADING GAS PRICES
All of us are happy to be seeing the gas prices coming down.  I'm sure no one out there wishes they were up where they were earlier this year.  As a matter of fact, the prices are now at an all time low.  In some cases it is the lowest it has been in the last 4 years. 
Gas prices have been falling for over a month.. and since I've been tracking it, I can see the difference starting as far back as July.
So, with this, way aren't the other commodities be effected by this?  Why hasn't … (14 comments)

food: NUTMEG FAIR IN CROMWELL CT - 10/23/08 04:25 AM
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
335 MAIN STREET
CROMWELL, CT 
860.635.4806
 
Not all of you reading this know, but Connecticut is called the Nutmeg State.

With this, the First Congregational Church at 335 is holding their annual Nutmeg Fair this Saturday, October 25th from 9 to 3pm.
This is to include a bake sale.. imagine the yummies there.  Homemade crafts, a teacup auction/raffle, children's used clothes and games and activities for the children too.
There will be vendors there selling their wares.. such has the Pampered Chef (if you like to cook), Jewelry, and a body shop.. Not quiet sure what … (20 comments)

food: ANNUAL TASTE OF CROMWELL.. FAST APPROACHING AGAIN. - 09/11/08 09:52 AM
TASTE OF CROMWELL
Friday September 26th, from 7 to 9:30pm at the Holy Apostles College

The annual taste of Cromwell, Ct is fast approaching again.  Everyone who has gone to this in the past has had a good time.  From the sign above, there will be a wine tasting.  Liquor World is supplying the wine, and at present there will be 12 to 15 vendors.  Area restaurants will be catering the food.  Right now 15 restaurants are partaking in this event.  Mr. Cigar will be selling cigars and you are welcome to smoke them outside under the tent.  Tickets are … (2 comments)

food: GREAT GERMAN FOOD...IN CONNECTICUT - 08/22/08 07:53 AM
EAST SIDE RESTAURANT
 
131 Dwight Street New Britain, CT 06051
There are so many Italian, Chinese, and fast food restaurants around in Connecticut. There is only ONE great German Restaurant and that is the East Side Restaurantin New Britian CT.  This restaurant is very family friendly, and they are always in a good mood... maybe it is all the beer????
I've been here a few times, and it never seizes to amaze me on how wonderful the food is.  The Sauerbraten and the German Pot Roast are my favorites.  If you are looking to be entertained while eating this restaurant won't … (24 comments)

food: Looking for GREAT barbeque... look no further - 05/28/08 11:43 AM
Connecticut.. Why is it great to be here???
For one, it is the place for great restaurants.  If you are in the mood for finger licking good Barbecue and SUCCULENT pulled pork, the restaurant for you is the Cookhouse in New Milford, CT at 31 Danbury Road (860) 355-4111.  I've been here numerous times, and has never let me down.  You can find out more at www.cookhouse.com.
Maybe I'll see you there. 





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