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Hot Dogs
Epic Connecticut Hot Dog Throwdown 2009
01.04.09 | Permalink | Comment?

So, people in Connecticut love their dogs. As a non-native, this is something I had to learn. Hot dogs, are indeed fun, for a lot of reason. They’re usually pretty cheap. And usually pretty different across regions and even micro-regions. As Serious Eats so elegantly described, almost every part of the US has some sort [...]
Farms, Markets
Sweets and Produce at Lyman Orchards
07.23.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Lyman Orchards is more than just a farm, it’s a bona fide agritainment destination in Connecticut. And it’s pretty, of course.

That’s the deck next to the Apple Barrel, Lyman’s market. There’s plenty of seating for outdoor eating as well as a walk-up for hot dogs, burgers, and other grilled eats. But our main interest was [...]