Adeline Jessica in Connecticut

Sharing restaurants, events, recipes, & musings from Connecticut, where summer is a verb & happy hour is a state of mind.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Sinfully Good Sips at South End in New Canaan

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South End , a restaurant and bar in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a can't-miss spot no matter what your restaurant "must haves" ...
Friday, April 11, 2014

Sake, Sushi, and Shandies: A Visit to Miya's Sushi in New Haven

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I took a trip to New Haven this week to check out  Miya's Sushi . The chef,  Bun Lai, was recently featured in Outdoor Magazine for hi...
Monday, April 7, 2014

Review: Stella Restaurant & Bar in Bethel, CT

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Last night, after spending the afternoon lying in a sunlit field drinking fabulous locally brewed beer (Sea Hag by New England Brewing ...
Friday, April 4, 2014

Recipe: Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps

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I love lettuce wraps. They offer the perfect combination of warm filling and cool crispy lettuce, and salty sweet tanginess. The combi...
Monday, March 17, 2014

Recipe: Crustless Swiss Chard and Mushroom Quiche

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My family just received the first batch of vegetables from this season's CSA. It seems like there's always Swiss Chard in those p...
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Monday, March 3, 2014

Angry Shrimp and Barnacles! Newtown's Newest Restaurant, Barnwood Grill

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There's a new dining option in Newtown; Barnwood Grill, located in the Caraluzzi's Market complex. Unassuming from the outside, it...
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Chinese Takeout at Home - Easy Stir Fried Green Beans and Pork

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Chinese takeout is one of those foods that evokes lazy nights in college, sitting on the floor and watching movies. It's a happy memory....
Sunday, January 19, 2014

Three Months is Not a Relationship; or, Why We Need to Redefine the Word "Dating"

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Despite my generally independent nature, I've been in "serious relationships" for much of my young adulthood. Once I turned 25...
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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Acqua of Westport - A Shining Star in the Westport Dining Scene

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I had the recent pleasure of enjoying a lunch with my mother at Acqua of Westport . We had noted how nice it looked many times in the past,...
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The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation... - Henry David Thoreau

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As the media coverage of the recent movie theater shooting continues, I can't help but reflect on the many issues that the event raises....
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

A Sixth Sense Ignited

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Memories of food stand out with surprising clarity in my mostly blurry recollections of childhood. The intensely sensory nature of cooking ...
Saturday, November 30, 2013

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans, Bacon, and Sherry Glaze

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This recipe is a Thanksgiving tradition in my family; it began as a more simple concoction made my my father, but I've added a few twis...
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Saturday, October 19, 2013

To the illuminated mind, the whole world burns and sparkles with light. - Emerson

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I am continually blown away by the intense beauty of the universe. I am so lucky to live where I do; every moment here is special. There...
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Endless food, drink, sunshine, and happy memories at The 3rd Annual Greenwich Wine & Food Festival

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An incredible experience, the Greenwich Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 5th, wins a solid spot in my list of most memorable...
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