Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
Fun Fact: The town of Colchester delayed Thanksgiving in 1705 as they didn’t have enough molasses! Known as the Great Molasses shortage of Colchester, the write up in the link at bottom shares the background about the postponement due to the impact on baked beans, brown bread and pumpkin pie! Founded in 1698 and knowingContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester Tour”
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A happy cow yields yummy chocolates! Being from NYC and traveling the globe, I thought I knew the best chocolates. At this working dairy farm, the chocolatier, so very dedicated to her cows and her chocolate creations, you can taste the difference. The family farm is not only a fun place to visit but alsoContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Goshen- Thorncrest Farms & Milkhouse Chocolates”
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Do you like cheese? I mean real cheese? I very much enjoy biking the airline trail (separate pending blog) and when I do I will always reward myself by jumping off the trail and heading to Cato Corner. Check out the link below for their cheeses, meats and other items. https://www.catocornerfarm.com/ My go to areContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester-Cato Corner Farm”
Ciao from L’Orcio! After my bike climb to the summit of East Rock Park and seeing an awesome sunset, I felt I deserved a good meal if I could find one outdoors. Approximately 5 miles away I found a beautiful outdoor venue at L’Orcio. It has a well decorated outdoor patio with socially distanced tables.Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- L’Orcio Restaurant”
I usually bring food with me on my jaunts. I prepare something easy at home and bring it along. Sometimes, however, I decide to pick something up along the way. With so many options I have added food to the blogs to potentially make it easier for others. For my trip to Gillette Castle IContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Haddam- The Cooking Company (Food)”
Coupling with a trip to Hidden Valley Preserve or Steep Rock Preserve, a great place to stop for lunch or dinner is GW Tavern. Situated on the Shepaug River, the tavern is quite popular based on the queue that appeared 1/2 hour before opening. They have a lovely outdoor deck with tiered porch options forContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington, GW Tavern”
A small town in the Northwestern corner had a great deal to offer. There was a beautiful waterfall as you cross the bridge to the town. On either side of the waterfall there is a park that lines the river with engaging sculptures which are worthy of photo ops.
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A wonderful setting for a family picnic and outdoor fun. It’s a state campground in the main and appears to be well cared for and safe (although Full disclosure I have not been camping). A small beach allows for kids to play in the water while the bigger lake beyond has areas for kayaking andContinue reading “CT:Litchfield County-Lake Waramaug”
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Pivot and Pause in New England