Breweries, Brewpubs & Cideries

Beer. And Lots Of It I began this particular page in 2008 when there were four breweries in Connecticut: Cottrell, Hooker, New England, and Olde Burnside. Only one had a tasting room (Hooker) and each was pumping out only a handful of beers. There were a few brewpubs operating as well. And we only had […]

CT Homemade Ice Cream, Cheese, & Chocolate Trails

Keeping the Family Happy Ice Cream, Cheese, & Chocolate Trails How in the world do I continue to get Hoang, Damian, and Calvin to hop in the car with me for our Sunday adventures to who-knows-where? It’s easy – promise them homemade ice cream, chocolate, and/or cheese. I try to keep up with these lists […]