Go Local Magazine - June 2017 Issue

It's not too late to read this month's copy of Go Local Magazine. Features include the Nerac Cycling Club, hitting the road this month for the 5th Annual Seven Lakes Ride; Wilbraham's Fountain Park and the revived Peach Blossom Festival; Ellington's 16-acre Kloter Farms and Ice Cream Barn; the Agawam Bowmen's Club, the oldest archery-only organization in Western Mass.; and Second Chance Equine Rescue in East Granby, CT.

There are recipes for 3 Simple Summer Sippers from yours truly and a list of 7 "Strawberry Pick-Me-Ups" to help you celebrate the beginning of berry season. And of course, in every issue, Go Local Picks, Go Explore, In the Garage, and so much more.

Pick up a free copy at one of our Go Local businesses or read it online now.

Go Local Magazine - May 2017 Issue AND Updated Website

I'm not going to tell you what is in this month's awesome issue of Go Local Magazine. No. Instead, I'm going to tell you that the Go Local Website has been overhauled and you should...

CHECK IT OUT NOW!

Enter a contest! 

Link to individual articles straight from the home page or in the featured articles tab! 

Find out where you can pick up your free copy! 

Use ISSUU to read the current issue or past issues! 

Check out the all-new Recipe Archive! 

And more!

So, I repeat...CHECK IT OUT NOW!

(That's all. For now, anyway.)

Go Local Magazine - April 2017 Issue

Spring is here and it shows in this month's issue of Go Local Magazine. April's features include articles on local arborist Laura Mele, Chef Franny Krushinsky of Longmeadow, Stafford's newest business the Stafford Cidery, the "lamb ladies" of Pine Knob Farm in Somers, and a sneak peek inside Route 83's architectural wonder Aborn Castle. 

You can also read about disc golf at Crane Hill in Wilbraham and the good work being done by the Jeff Braun Memorial Foundation. Find out about local products, CSAs, how to make A Couple in the Kitchen's award-winning Quiche Caprese, and the great eats at Stir the Pot in East Windsor. 

There are suggestions for springtime hobbies good for the whole family, places to find local herbs and mulch, and a list of community theatre groups.

Find all this and more online here or by picking up your April issue at your favorite local business - it's free!!! 

Go Local Magazine - March 2017 Issue

As winter melts into spring, Go Local Magazine's March issue urges its readers to come out of their self-imposed hibernation and discover some of the amazing people that make the CT/MA line a great place to live. This month’s magazine includes features on Go Local’s own fabulous photog Jackie Sidor, Murphy’s Pub in Agawam (perfect for a St. Patty’s Day outing), local dairy Hastings Family Farm in Suffield (written by Amy), Enfield Auto Restoration and more. Some great new products like juices and smoothies made by My Main Squeeze in East Longmeadow; Job's Hill Provision’s sauces, salsas, pickles and more from Ellington; and seven maple syrup sugarmakers boiling local sap this spring are highlighted throughout the issue. The featured recipe on the “Go Eat” page is A Couple in the Kitchen’s Maple Cheddar Dutch Baby, one of our newest recipes that would pair perfectly with some of that local maple syrup. You can read your copy online here or visit one of our local businesses to pick up your March issue - it's free!!! 

Go Local Magazine - February 2017 Issue

The latest issue of Go Local Magazine is in circulation around its free distribution spots and this month's theme is a celebration of love, just in time for Valentine's Day.  

There's quite a few foodie stories this month. The cover story celebrates the love and work of George and Fred Koulisis, the couple behind Stafford House of Pizza and Basil's Restaurant who have been married for 45 years and are still going strong. And speaking of restaurants, this month marks the debut of "Local Dish," a monthly feature on our favorite local eateries, such as this month's Crazy Jake's in Wilbraham. Amy wrote the article on the Ellington Winter Farmers Market, and A Couple in the Kitchen's recipe for Flourless Chocolate Walnut Torte (page 25) is the perfect dessert for your romantic V-Day dinner. But if you don't feel like baking, there's a list of "7 Heavenly Sweet Shops" that will do it for you.

Sharing the love this issue is a group trying to preserve the Farm at Hilltop in Suffield, developed by Indian Motorcycle co-founder George Hendee. "Local Tails" focuses on the K9 unit in Wilbraham, and who doesn't love those hard-working dogs and the officers who work with them? 

Of course, those are just a few of things you can read about in the February issue. There's a whole lot more, so go ahead and read it here now or get your copy at any one of these Go Local businesses and advertisers!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Go Local Magazine - December 2016 Issue

It's the holidays, and Go Local Magazine's December issue has plenty of features to inspire you to make this year's season your best yet. 

Several of this month's articles focus on unique holiday traditions, including: 

• A woman in Stafford Springs who practices and teaches the art of Japanese Temari 
• The residents of Greenleaf Drive in Hampden, who have made their street a celebration of Christmas since the 1970s 
• Balboni's Bakery, where baking has been a tradition in Agawam for 100 years and counting 
• Silver Bell Farm in Monson, where Holiday cheer abounds with sleigh rides, treats, and visits from Santa.

Amy had a chance to sit and speak to Rabbi James Greene of the Springfield Jewish Community Center about how family, tradition and community intermingle especially well this time of year, and that conversation is the topic of the article "Hannukah in New England."

In addition to all of those great articles, there is a list of "7 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer," directions on how to make a DIY Snowy Candle-lit Jar, a list of local gift ideas and a holiday recipe round-up that includes A Couple in the Kitchen's "Rum Balls" and "Grapefruit Sparklers."

All of this and so much more can be found in the December 2016 issue of your favorite FREE local magazine, Go Local. Read it online here or pick up your copy at a distributor in your local town.

Go Local Magazine - November 2016 Issue

It's November. The month of Thanksgiving and thanks-giving. This month's issue of Go Local Magazine is out and it's filled with ideas on how to celebrate your friends and neighbors who make the CT/MA line a great place to live. 

This month's features include instructions on how to make your own fall leaf bowl, an article about the festive desserts offered at Armata's Market in Longmeadow, and a story on a local band called Farmhouse. There's a Go Local gift guide, suggestions on where to get the best comfort food in the area, and an article on Cold Creek Brewery in Ellington.

Amy wrote a feature on Chic and Antique, a Suffield shop known for their beautiful farm tables, on which you can serve your harvest meal on stunning Polish pottery from Janelle Imports in Enfield, also included in this month's issue.

And what's a good Thanksgiving dinner without gravy? Our award-winning recipe for Cider-Sage Gravy is this month's Go Eat feature.

There's even more to the November Go Local, so read it here now or get your copy at any one of these Go Local businesses and advertisers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Go Local Magazine - October 2016 Issue

The October issue of Go Local Magazine is out! Go Local is a local lifestyle magazine promoting life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. The magazine features nearby businesses where you can play, shop and eat, and showcases the citizens who make the region a great place to live. The newest issue is filled with all the things that make this the best time of year, Autumn traditions such as corn mazes, marching bands, fall excursions, and more.  

Of particular interest to our foodie followers might be A Couple in the Kitchen's own recipe for Onyx Moonshine Apple Cake (page 39) and the feature on Foster Hill Farm in Stafford Springs. ACK fans may be interested to know that Amy wrote the article on Sue Muldoon, who is reviving the art of seatweaving in Enfield, CT with her business Redux for You (page 41), and also wrote the article on Ellington High School's Marching Band (page 11), who recently performed at The Big E.

In the October issue are also articles on a special Special Olympics coach in East Longmeadow, stone carving experts from Longmeadow, and a Monson family who is doing cool things with twisted wood. Included in every issue are the Go Local Picks, Local Snapshots, the Local Einstein quiz, and the Final Countdown (this issue's is 7 Places to Watch Football), and as always, so much more.

You can read the current issue online here, or pick up your FREE copy today and Go Local!

Go Local Magazine - September 2016 Issue

The September issue of Go Local Magazine is out! Go Local is a local lifestyle magazine promoting life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. The magazine features nearby businesses where you can play, shop and eat, and showcases the citizens who make the region a great place to live. The newest issue is filled with people and places that are invigorating the Go Local area. It's a wonderful celebration of the fall season. And, for the first time ever, Go Local is "perfect bound" which means it has a flat spine like so many of the magazines you are used to! 

Of particular interest to our foodie followers might be A Couple in the Kitchen's own recipe for Late Summer Harvest Pasta 'Primavera' on page 57, or the article in which some local nutritionists advise people on how to makeover their lunchboxes, or the feature on Johnny Appleseed's Orchards of Ellington, CT. Amy wrote the article called "Happy Herd at Windy Crow Farm" about an alpaca farm in Stafford Springs. For those whose mind has gone "Back to School," there's an article featuring a teacher at Heritage Academy in Longmeadow. For the crafters, there's a new feature called "Go Create," with a inspiring DIY project. There's also a list of autumn fairs and festivals, a feature on Suffield's Woods Hollow Leather Co., and much, much more, all in the September issue.

You can read the current issue online here, or pick up your FREE copy today and Go Local!

Go Local Magazine - July 2016 Issue

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine promoting life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. The magazine features nearby businesses where you can play, shop and eat, and showcases the citizens who make the region a great place to live. The July issue is filled with people and places that are invigorating the Go Local area. Consider it required summer reading!

On page 30 you can find our recipe for Dry-Rubbed Ribs, perfect for when the forecast includes a sure chance of barbecue. Amy wrote the article on area resident Nick Glomb and his dream to open "The Family and Friends Roadside Cart" (page 27). There's a list of community concerts and another with seven great ice cream spots. So read the current issue online here, or pick up your FREE copy today and Go Local!

Go Local Magazine - June 2016 Issue

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine promoting life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. The magazine features local businesses where you can play, shop and eat, and showcases the citizens who make the region great. This June's issue is chock full of things to eat, see, buy and do around the Go Local area. Consider it your summer reading assignment!

On page 34 of the June issue, you can find our recipe for Grilled Pound Cake with Balsamic Berries, along with a list of nearby spots where you can pick your own berries or purchase them by the pint. Amy also wrote the article (page 49) on Stafford Springs wildlife artist Pat Morris. There's a farmers' market guide, an interview with Ellington's own Chef Chris Avtges (who competed on Chopped), a feature on Forest Park Farmers' Market favorite Moe's Donuts, and so much more. So read the current issue online here, or pick up your FREE copy today and Go Local!

Go Local Magazine - May 2016

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine promoting life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. The magazine features local businesses where you can play, shop and eat, and showcases the citizens who make the region great. This May, Go Local has expanded the area it covers to include Ellington and East Windsor, CT and Monson and Wilbraham, MA, for a total of 12 towns (and the largest issue yet!).

In the May issue, Amy wrote the article (page 11) on Cathy Testa, East Windsor's container gardening expert. She also had the great pleasure to interview the crew behind the brew at the very popular Tree House Brewery in Monson (article on page 17). Finally, you can find A Couple in the Kitchen's recipe for Yellow Shrimp Curry on page 72.

Do you love to go antiquing? Check out the feature on a couple of antiques collectors in Stafford Springs. Live vicariously through the stories on Connecticut Parachutists and the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club. Be inspired to grow your own edibles and flowers by reading about what they're sowing at Stony Hill Farms in Wilbraham and in the Suffield Garden Club. And there's so much more in this month's issue!   

You can get a free copy of Go Local Magazine at many businesses around these towns (go here for a list) or check it out online (here). Help Go Local continue to grow by patronizing these local businesses and keeping it local!

Go Local Magazine, March Issue

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine showcasing life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. Its mission is to improve the community by promoting the region (which includes Stafford Springs, Somers, Enfield and Suffield, CT; and Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Agawam, MA) as a destination to live, play, shop and eat, and to showcase the citizens who make it great. 

Amy wrote the article Udderly Fresh: Dairy from Smyth's Trinity Farm (Enfield) on page 11. Also, you can find our recipe for Guinness Glazed Chicken Wings (perfect for St. Patrick's Day) on page 38.You can get a free copy at many businesses around these towns (go here for a list) or check it out online (here).

February's Go Local Magazine

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine showcasing life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. Its mission is to improve the community by promoting the region (which includes Stafford Springs, Somers, Enfield and Suffield, CT; and Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Agawam, MA) as a destination to live, play, shop and eat, and to showcase the citizens who make it great. 

One of our recipes is being featured in the current (February 2016) issue. You can get a free copy at many businesses around these towns (go here for a list) or check it out online (here). Find it on page 19!

Happy New Year and an Update

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!

The past few weeks have been extremely busy, but we wanted to check in with our readers with an update of what we've been doing.

This month, we are making our second "appearance" in Go Local Magazine. Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine showcasing life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. Its mission is to improve the community by promoting the region (which includes the towns of Stafford Springs, Somers, Enfield and Suffield, CT; and Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Agawam, MA) as a destination to live, play, shop and eat, and to showcase the citizens who make it great. 

Not only is our award-winning recipe for Fried Crab and Avocado Wontons being featured in the current (January 2016) issue (perfect for your Super Bowl party!), but Amy also wrote the article featuring Simpaug Farms in Suffield, CT (their Facebook here). You can get a free copy of Go Local at many businesses around these towns (go here for a list) or read current and past issues on their website. The recipe is on page 24 and the article starts on page 29 in the January issue. 

In a few days, we head to New York to enjoy our Grand Prize in the IKEA Together, We Eat Contest, which includes a $1,500 shopping spree at IKEA, a video shoot at the Paramus store, and a photo shoot with O, The Oprah Magazine. 

Obviously, we have much to be excited about, and thank you, our readers, for your continued support and inspiration.

CHEERS!

A Couple in the Kitchen Featured in Go Local Magazine

Go Local Magazine is a local lifestyle magazine showcasing life around the Massachusetts/Connecticut line. Its mission is to improve the community by promoting the region (which includes Stafford Springs, Somers, Enfield and Suffield, CT; and Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Agawam, MA) as a destination to live, play, shop and eat, and to showcase the citizens who make it great. 

A Couple in the Kitchen is being featured in the current (December 2015) issue - Go Local's largest issue to date. You can get a free copy at many businesses around these towns (go here for a list) or check it out online (here). We are on page 36!