Paola Prints was thrilled to participate in the 25th Holiday in the Depot in Washington CT. We were hosted by staff and owner Michael Ackerman of The Pantry, a fabulous American Café featuring the area’s premiere bakery, artisan food and catering since 1977. What makes such a place successful? Great food. Kind people. A fun evening for all. Being with neighbors and friends -holiday gatherings are always a kick. Honestly, it’s part of what makes you keep going, right? Related Images:
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Family is inescapably at the center of most every holiday. Christmas, with its companion gift giving, carries the most serious mandate to be present to family- if not, to get them presents. Related Images:
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Holiday magic is enhanced by stories we carry from childhood- memories shared through generations. As a child I was somewhat obsessed with fairy tales and as one of many children, I was probably part of creating many shared memories, for better and worse. Related Images:
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“Croque monsieur” is loosely translated as “gentleman crunch.” The ultimate comfort food. Related Images:
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Are you feeling it? For many, a warm holiday glow begins with decorating. Santa Claus shown above, Related Images:
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Thanksgiving has come and left behind the anticipation of a new holiday. Driving home today, I could feel it in the air, and see the trees on peoples cars. What IS that? Related Images:
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Big snow in the northwest corner of CT. Ten percent chance is already five inches and growing. Happily we’ve kept power when other parts of CT have lost theirs. That knowledge sends me off to the kitchen to continue Thanksgiving prep. Related Images:
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I seem to recall that the meal the colonists ate on the first thanksgiving was largely supplied by their Indian hosts. Work with me on this. There’s very little planning involved and you probably still have one more day to find a store to prepare your turkey. Related Images:
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Well, that was a learning curve. Never made a slideshow. I collected some of my favorite Autumn hosta leaves just before composting them and made one for you- threw in a little music too. Click on the center of the graphic and the video will start. Fun? Right. I plan to do more another time. Related Images:
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As gardeners know, gardens offer a huge opportunity for escape. Now as the cold is becoming more sustained, the new garden pretty much cleared and bulbs below ground… Related Images:
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