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![A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hartfall.jpg)
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A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries
By JESSICA DAMIANO I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are...
![Big Y announced today that their newest location has opened to the public, the second of three new grocery stores coming to the state this year Big Y announced today that their newest location has opened to the public, the second of three new grocery stores coming to the state this year](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/THC-L-Grocery-Store_06.jpg?w=132)
Big Y opens new CT location, the second of three stores coming to the state in 2024
Big Y announced today that their newest location has opened to the public, the second...
![We can’t forget one of the most decadent cheeses produced in these parts. Robiola di Roccaverano is a soft, creamy cheese prized for its delicacy. We can’t forget one of the most decadent cheeses produced in these parts. Robiola di Roccaverano is a soft, creamy cheese prized for its delicacy.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1000005097.jpg?w=100)
Wine Walkabout: Piedmont and a journey through Italy’s wine heart
We can’t forget one of the most decadent cheeses produced in these parts. Robiola di...
![By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high — up 21% on average since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. “When inflation rises, […] By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high — up 21% on average since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. “When inflation rises, […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Be_Well_Financial_Wellness_Grocery_Budgeting_79468.jpg?w=114)
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than...
![The owner said, “Kids go nuts for it and it’s one of those things you don’t pass up when you see it because you don’t know when you are going to see it again.” The owner said, ��Kids go nuts for it and it’s one of those things you don’t pass up when you see it because you don’t know when you are going to see it again.”](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thc-l-dipdots-0724-01.jpg?w=117)
CT couple opens shop with ice cream ‘kids go nuts for.’ They know secrets to their other product too
The owner said, “Kids go nuts for it and it’s one of those things you...
![Although the Facebook post didn't give a reason for the closure, one fan commenter who loved the place took a guess: "You did the best you could." Although the Facebook post didn't give a reason for the closure, one fan commenter who loved the place took a guess: "You did the best you could."](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/01/28/7MOMOQJRZIBKHQLVMHOTSKPBNA.jpg?w=135)
Closure of ‘go to’ CT Italian restaurant leaves customers sad. You treated ‘us like family,’ one said
Although the Facebook post didn't give a reason for the closure, one fan commenter who...
![Labyrinth Brewing Company announced the business will be closing its doors for good on Sunday, July 21, according to a Facebook post. Labyrinth Brewing Company announced the business will be closing its doors for good on Sunday, July 21, according to a Facebook post.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230823_164514.jpg?w=117)
Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester closing after 6 years
Labyrinth Brewing Company announced the business will be closing its doors for good on Sunday,...
![The premier culinary hotspot for eating healthy and affordable happens to be right in Connecticut, according to a survey. The premier culinary hotspot for eating healthy and affordable happens to be right in Connecticut, according to a survey.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-589415708.jpg?w=132)
CT locale earns top spot across U.S. for healthful, budget dining. Can you guess where?
The premier culinary hotspot for eating healthy and affordable happens to be right in Connecticut,...
![Influencers are a huge factor these days in moving the needle for businesses in countless industries, including restaurants, through the use of social media. Influencers are a huge factor these days in moving the needle for businesses in countless industries, including restaurants, through the use of social media.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/THC-L-Georgies-Kitchen_03.jpg?w=117)
CT restaurant hits jackpot with rave review food influencer. ‘Helped put us on the map,’ owner says
Influencers are a huge factor these days in moving the needle for businesses in countless...
![Stakes, and costs, growing in WA’s fight against Kroger-Albertsons merger Stakes, and costs, growing in WA’s fight against Kroger-Albertsons merger](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hartfall.jpg)
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Stakes, and costs, growing in WA’s fight against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Battling potential grocery monopolies, it turns out, isn't cheap. Washington now expects to pay up...