Super Bowl Snacks, Part V: Raven for Kibbie!

Kibbie is a traditional Lebanese meat pie made with bulgur wheat and ground lamb. I’ve made it a grand total of once. It’s freakin’ delicious. But today, in my quest for a Super Bowl worthy dish in celebration of my brothers team, I will be Baltimoring it up. Bring on the Old Bay. Here’s the… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part V: Raven for Kibbie!

Super Bowl Snacks, Part IV: This Counts as a Vegetable, Right?

By Alicia Ghio When it comes to party snacks I often cannot resist the classics – chips and onion dip, loaded nachos, and yes, anything made with puff pastry. I know it goes against my “healthy eating philosophy” but I love all the fluffy, buttery goodness of puff pastry. Hey, everything in moderation, right?

Super Bowl Snacks Part III: Bair’s Swathed Swine

You might call me an instinctual cook; I’ve always been a very “Cook it ‘til it looks done” kind of guy. But before that sounds like I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m also a very “It takes me this long to make because it comes out amazing” kind of guy. I’m not always as… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks Part III: Bair’s Swathed Swine

Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene

The people have spoken, and they want to hear about New Britain punks Cry Havoc!  These guys have been tearing it up since mid-2006, opening for old-schoolers like DRI and Leftover Crack, as well as contributing to Connecticut’s thriving punk scene.  (Maybe Stamford’s metal crowd could take some cues…)  Alternative Control talked with lead singer… Continue reading Cry Havoc’s Jonny Disaster on The Band, The Songs, and The Connecticut Punk Scene

Fuck the Scene!

The “Scene” is dead.  It died a long time ago. There used to be several bands from NYC to New Haven that would regularly play shows across Connecticut, draw crowds, and bring in bands from as far away as Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This was the result of a large, spread-out-yet interconnected group of… Continue reading Fuck the Scene!

Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans

As someone who isn’t a sports fan, my only concern at a Super Bowl party is the food.  This smooth, delicious White Bean Dip is a great alternative to the usual hummus made with garbanzo beans.  It’s super easy to make and it’s a healthy option that won’t break your New Year’s resolution. Makes 6… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans

Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise

So it’s the Ravens vs. the 49s — or HarBowl, as some are calling it.  Now the question is, what are you going to bring to the Superbowl party?  Here are a few humble suggestions… Mom-In-Law’s Artichoke Dip This recipe is low-effort and it tastes great!  (Hopefully it’s not “secret,” because here I am posting… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise