Love maple syrup? Have you thanked a tree today? Maple sugaring in Connecticut is a time-honored and very tasty tradition that depending on the weather runs from early February through late March. We visited two maple sugarhouses, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, and River’s Edge Sugarhouse to learn about the art and science of making maple syrup.
Edward F. Nesta
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Searching for something fun to do? The Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Connecticut has it all! We spent a fantastic morning visiting the 118-acre museum and nature center, exploring the hiking trails, experiencing the grandeur of the Bendel Mansion once the home of fashion icon Henri Willis Bendel, and of course, spending time with the animal residents at the Heckscher Farm. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a perfect experience for all age groups.
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The Dave Weckl Band Live in St. Louis at the Chesterfield Jazz Festival 2019 takes the listener on a musical journey of Jazz and Funk. Featuring the amazing team of Dave Weckl, Gary Meek, Jay Oliver, Tom Kennedy, and Buzz Feiten, the 11-track instrumental Jazz release is an all-round standout of a release. The album hits the streets on April 9, 2021 on the Autumn Hill Records label.
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When Luxury Experience wants to learn about something, we believe in going to the source. We visited Woodbury Brewing Company located in Woodbury, Connecticut to learn more as our craft beer knowledge was limited, and the craft beer movement has been rapidly growing in Connecticut (there are over 100 breweries in the state). Lagers, IPAs, Märzens, Sours, Stouts, Flanders Red, Porters, Belgian Quadrupels, and more, who knew there were so many interesting and tasty brews out there?
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Bourbon lovers have another reason to love Litchfield Distillery with Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon. Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, their slogan is, "The Spirit of Hard Work." As an award-winning bourbon house, they hand-craft a wide selection of tasty bourbons, as well as crafting gin and vodka. Their Litchfield Distillery Vanilla Bourbon is an ultra-premium sipping bourbon that is also the perfect cocktail and culinary companion. Cheers!
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We took our taste buds to Sicily with Vento Di Mare Nero d’Avola certified organic wine produced by Cantine Ermes. Spring is here and it is the perfect opportunity to think, drink, and eat healthy, so we decided to try organic wine. Nero d’Avola is an indigenous grape that makes Sicily its home, and the Vento Di Mare Nero d’Avola is a rich, dark red wine with an aromatic nose and layers of flavors on the palate. Saluti!
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The latest release from Tommaso Starace is Tommaso Starace – The Power of Three and it is one of Tommaso’s best. The release was recorded in a large open venue without the use of headphones, which allowed the band to hear and feel the raw energy they were crafting. The ‘a cappella’ type setting created a big resonant sound that cascades throughout the release. The band takes the baseline of 7 covers and then projects their own feel and music …
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Always on the lookout for interesting products to incorporate in our recipes, we tried and loved Marabissi Il Panforte Torta Amerene e Peperoncino (Sour Cherries and Chili "Cake") imported by Italian Products & Beyond. The Sour Cherries and Chili Cake is like a fruit and nut pâté, that also has cocoa, almonds, and honey is a delectable accompaniment to serve with cheese as well as incorporate in baking and savory culinary recipes. We used it to create our recipe for …
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Calling all Fashionistas! February is New York Fashion Week! We had the opportunity to see the Negris LeBrum Fall Winter 2021 Collection runway show on Monday, February 15, 2021 and it is gorgeous, feminine, and easily wearable for women of all ages. Negris LeBrum Creative Director Travis Hamilton’s collection features stunning coats, jumpsuits, skirts, pants, blouses, and dresses, all with the attention to detail that are the hallmarks of this American design house.
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Master Distiller and Founder Brandon Collins, of Continuum Distilling in Waterbury, Connecticut has a new baby – Continuum Distilling Grappa, to add to his growing spirits house that includes his flagship Charred, Drops, and Blueberry ContinuRum, among others. His latest foray is making Grappa, the Italian brandy made with grape skins from nearby Hawk Ridge Winery. We visited Continuum Distilling and tasted their Continuum Distilling Special Release Grappa Blanco as well as their Barrel-Aged Grappa and they were delicious! We …