Mardi Gras Comes to Mohegan Sun
February 17th - February 21, 2012, Mardi Gras is coming to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. There will be three days of specially-themed events kick off with a Venetian Carnivale, followed by a Carnivale of Color and rounding out with a Bourbon St. Mardi Gras event that will have you thinking you're in New Orleans. Find out … [Read More...]
Pinkberry Coming Soon to South Windsor
Pinkberry will be opening a new location this Spring at the Promenade Shoppes at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut. Pinkberry, known for frozen yogurt also has other Connecticut stores in Fairfield Center, Greenwich, and Blue Back Square in West Hartford. The Shoppes at Evergreen Walk is located at 501 Evergreen Way in South … [Read More...]
Valentine’s Heart-Shaped Pizza Recipe
Everyone loves pizza so why not get your kids involved and make a fun heart-shaped, Valentine's pizza. With this recipe you even make fresh marinara sauce to boot! To save time you don't have to even make your own crust if you don't want. Try a pre-made pizza crust, refrigerated pizza dough, or if you want it a little more homemade, use Bisquick … [Read More...]
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Opens in Darien
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza which uses authentic coal-burning ovens will open its first Connecticut restaurant on Thursday, Februbary 9, 2012. The newest restaurant (located at 319 Post Road in Darien) is the 12th ACFP restaurant to open in the Northeast. Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza Darien Connecticut, Photo Courtesy of Anthony Pizza In … [Read More...]
What is Pinterest and How to Use it
Have you ever walked by a bulletin board, only to stop because something caught your eye - a flyer or a photo maybe? Someone's business card or a notice about a yard sale? I have several bulletin boards at home that I use. I pin photos on them, hang name badges on them when we go to a conference, tack on memorabilia from places we have been and … [Read More...]
Junior Reporter: Moe Opens in Waterford
Moe's Southwestern Grill just open in Waterford, Connecticut. This new in Waterford restaurant is part of a franchise chain and can be found in 420 locations in the United States and abroad. You can find a Moe's in your area by using their restaurant locator (the Waterford location isn't listed on their site yet). Two of our Junior … [Read More...]
Furniture Shopping at Raymour & Flanigan
If you have lived in Connecticut for any length of time and watch TV at all you have heard those two words - Raymour and Flanigan - with brands like Cindy Crawford, Bellanest and Natuzzi being promoted. If you have ever been into a Raymour and Flanigan furniture store you know "two name do say it all" as the commercial goes, as you are presented … [Read More...]
Free Cooking Classes at Williams-Sonoma
Williams Sonoma is a wonderful kitchen and gourmet cookware store. They sell high-quality products that last for a long time. Each month Williams-Sonoma offers FREE cooking and technique classes. Here is the current schedule - changes each month. If we don't update it you can check their site at www.williams-sonoma.com/store-events In Connecticut … [Read More...]