If you happen to be in Vernon Ct which is east of Hartford and have a craving for a New York style Jewish Deli then Rein’s is the perfect place to eat. They are an institution in this area and the go to place for anyone wanting a great sandwich or meal. We stopped here ...
Since I like to take the occasional easy way out by finding an alternative to whipping up something in the kitchen myself, I try to find pre-packaged foods that require me only to pop ’em in the microwave and …viola! I want something that saves time, energy and effort. This, of course, can be achieved ...
A few years ago, some of my students practiced giving speeches. Andrea, a sixteen-year-old girl who was attending our school as a visitor was eager to participate. Her chosen topic for her speech was ‘Food’ and with a lot of enthusiasm, she began with her attention-getter. “We don’t eat barns in my home.” Puzzled, ...
Vegetables, olives, grains and grapes are all staples of Greek cuisine. Mediterranean food is considered some of the most heart healthy food you can eat. But when translated to American plates, there are some real belly busting choices to be had. Surprisingly, a Big Mac is a better choice than all five of these Greek ...
When many Westerners think of Transylvania, they conjure up horror movies and scary monsters. The mental images are of dark nights and haunted castles populated by mysterious batlike creatures with long, pointed teeth. This commonly-held opinion makes Romania a great overlooked Springtime destination in Europe. Actually, springtime in the Transylvanian city of Sovata is anything ...
If you find yourself in Toledo, Ohio, or in one of the suburbs like Perrysburg, Rossford, or Oregon, you may be surprised by the diversity of the restaurants. Although Toledo is not know for its cuisine, there are many fine eateries in the area with dishes that will satisfy any craving. If you watched “Mash”, ...
There comes a time when almost everyone needs to find a 24 hour restaurant, but you really do not want to be walking around the streets in the early morning hours looking for one. There are many in Manhattan, not too many in the upper east and west sides and midtown, but there are more ...
Miami Beach or what is now called “South Beach” was my home for many years, I spent my teen years growing up in this ever changing little island, spent some of my married years there as well and now live about a 30 minute drive from “the beach” as we old-timers call it….I’ve seen quite ...