Category: Hartford Courant
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Ooh, la la. It’s hardly a surprise that it’s the French who coined the term, “après-ski” considering they’re among some of the first Europeans to have widely embraced the sport back in the 1900s. “After ski,” as it translates, describes the imbibing, merriment, and social activities that follow a rousing day spent on the slopes.…
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With the arrival of November comes colder weather and the first flakes of snow, officially kicking off ski season. While for enthusiasts it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it also tends to be the most expensive, because for the most part, a day on the slopes doesn’t come cheap. There are, however, a…
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Family, food, and bed rest. Isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about? For most of us, yes, especially if you toss in a few mixed drinks and some football. However, America’s second favorite holiday, is also the ideal time to explore New England, considering it’s where the whole deal originated. So while eating too much…
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Most everyone has heard some version of the old nursery rhyme that has Lizzie Borden giving her mother “40 whacks” with an ax, and her father, one more than that. Much like the real-life case itself, it’s withstood the test of time. Whether it’s because the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden were so gruesome…
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Muhammad Ali stands with his gloves at the ready while Tom Brady smirks from nearby. He’s parked between baseball legend Ted Williams and a snow leopard on the prowl. Not far away, a young Frank Sinatra smiles from beneath a fedora as an impish raccoon peeks out beside him. All these famous faces and figures…
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It’s quarter past 9 and a voice cuts through the darkness, issuing an ominous warning. With a glowing pumpkin to light the way, he’s lurking to find his perfect prey. He’s the bringer of Halloween fear. Beware, the Headless Horseman is here! A hush falls over the throngs of expectant people lining the streets of…
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When I was 12, my best childhood friend told me that I had the biggest butt of all the sixth-graders at Kennedy Elementary School. While I admittedly had some extra square footage in the basement as a prepubescent, and could probably fit a pool table on it even now, there were at least a couple…
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For many travelers, hotels are nothing more than a generic place to sleep and store their luggage while they spend their days exploring exotic locales. In some cases, however, the accommodations steal the show. From doing jail time to sleeping in a treehouse, these unique hotels and inns from New York to New Hampshire prove…
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When it comes to plants, some people inherently have a green thumb. Me? I’m just happy the kids are still around considering my complete inability to grow anything requiring oxygen and water. It’s not from lack of trying. I really like plants, and have a decent collection of them scattered throughout the house. Of course…
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The potato chip. Delightfully crunchy, salty and, as the story goes, originated in Saratoga Springs. While most people probably don’t associate upstate New York with the world’s most perfect snack, legend has it that back in 1853, an unhappy patron sent his potatoes back to the kitchen at a local restaurant, not once, but twice,…
Sarah Lemire 