The first potential heat wave of the season is predicted in my area this week which reminds me that we’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. According the Old Farmers’ Almanac, this period occurs July 3 to August 11 in the Northern Hemisphere. Living in central New England, these 40 days are truly a gift from Mother Nature that I treasure. Sure, the heat and humidity can be uncomfortable during a heat wave, so I do appreciate having central air when it’s needed. But overall, I embrace the summer heat. I patiently wait all winter for warm weather, so when the hot days hit, I try not to complain knowing I’d gladly welcome them in January.
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A seaside getaway always tops my summer to-do list and Mystic, CT and nearby shoreline areas checked off all the boxes and then some. There’s so much to do, we hardly made a dent in all that Mystic and the region has to offer. The plan for a summer getaway involves a laid-back itinerary: downtime on the beach, outdoor dining with water views (with lobster!) and finding accommodation what’s walkable to the action.
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A favorite dessert featured at a local steakhouse inspired me to develop this strawberry cobbler recipe. The restaurant rotated cobbler flavors depending on what fruits were in season. The summertime strawberry one was always number one for me. Served warm in individual stoneware dishes with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream, this old-fashioned dessert is something I’ve been craving for the longest time, especially since the restaurant no longer makes cobblers. I started testing out this recipe a few months ago and have mastered what I think is the perfect strawberry cobbler.
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