The peaceful northwestern corner of Connecticut is home to many secret gardens and beautiful homes, including several whose owners generously open gates and doors to the drooling public for the benefit of various charities. Fifteen years ago Bunny Williams held a garden open house, and its success inspired an annual tradition known today as Trade Secrets, a two day event which…
It’s time again for our popular town fundraiser, Tablescapes at Waveny! The New Canaan Beautification League members have been busy as bees this spring, cleaning up little plots of land scattered throughout our town, and this tablescaping event provides enough funds for them to beautify our town in a most glorious way! Waveny Park, which is home to Waveny Mansion, consists…
During all the happy days I spent with my two grandmothers I cannot recall one moment of standing side-by-side with either of them for the purpose of learning to cook. My grandmothers and their families were recent arrivals in the USA, crossing different borders but with the same objective of becoming an American citizen. My maternal grandmother came to Ellis Island as a…
Well, hello friends! I’ve missed you all and we need to catch up! The little table in my den is always ready for a quick meal, so why don’t we sit here with my virtual chicken (who is a he and a rooster but goes by the name Virtual Chicken around here) for a bite and a little chat? He’s dressed for one…