I’m the luckiest kind of food blogger – the kind that gets paid to write professionally. Here are some of my recently published articles:

• Feb. 4, 2010: “Finding Food Sexy: A Shared Passion For Fine Cuisine.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• Feb. 24, 2010: “Twitter, Facebook Help Restaurants Communicate With Patrons.” Hartford Courant, Business section
• April 30, 2010: “Summer Is Season For Fresh Fruits, Vegetables.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• May 28, 2010: “Keep Summer Foods Out Of The Danger Zone.” Hartford Courant, Health section
• Jun. 3, 2010: “Growing Ranks Of CT Food Bloggers Share Passion For Cooking and Dining.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• Aug. 26, 2010: “Chef David Sellers Joins Max Fish.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Sept. 2, 2010: “New Kaiten-Style Restaurant, Umi Sushi and Tapas in West Hartford.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Sept. 9, 2010: “Tandoor’s Indian Cuisine Satisfies.” Hartford Courant, Cal section
• Sept. 16, 2010: “Brickhouse Treats Crust As ‘Edible Plates’ For Imaginative Dishes.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Sept. 16, 2010: “New Haven’s Chef’s Table” Cookbook Like A Stroll Through New Haven’s Restaurants.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Sept. 19, 2010: “What’s Cooking With Anthony Bourdain.” Hartford Courant, Arts section
• Sept. 22, 2010: “The Big E: How Much Willpower Do You Have?” Hartford Courant Living section
• Sept. 24, 2010: “Bourdain Ruminates In Springfield.” CTnow.com, A La Carte  blog
• Sept. 30, 2010: “Heirloom In New Haven: Fresh and Sustainable, Hip But Approachable.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Oct. 14, 2010: “Searching For The ‘Perfect Pizza’ In Connecticut.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Oct. 21, 2010: “At Miya’s Sushi, New Dishes With A Twist.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Oct. 28, 2010: “IndiGo Indian Bistro In Manchester Spans Northern and Southern Dishes.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Nov. 11, 2010: “Char Koon 1800 Moves Into Old Margaritas Location.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Nov. 25, 2010: “Hartford Baking Company: Everything’s From Scratch And The Coffee Is Serious Business.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Dec. 9, 2010: “Tacos And Empanadas At Husk, Collinsville” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 16, 2010: “Holiday Recipes With A Healthy Makeover.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 23, 2010: “Augie’s, A Mediterranean-Style Bistro In Branford.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 31, 2010: “Affordable Bubbly For Your New Year’s Celebration.” Patch, various
• Jan. 6, 2011: “Savor These Cookies, Most Aren’t Sweet.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 6, 2011: “Craft Beers And Gourmet Food To Match At MiKro Beer Bar.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 20, 2011: “Harrison Ford’s Son, Chef Ben Ford, A Star In His Own Right.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 20, 2011: “Corey Wry Makes It A Trifecta With CW’s Chops ‘n’Catch.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Feb. 3, 2011: “Seeing Blue Elephants: Siblings Open Second Thai Restaurant.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Feb. 15, 2011: “Daily Slice: Harry’s Bishops Corner.” Slice/Serious Eats
• Feb. 17, 2011: “Pangaea in Putnam A Panacea For Wine Aficionados.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Mar. 3, 2011: “Get Your Own Slice Of The Pie.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Mar. 3, 2011: “Black Bamboo Melds Economy And Style.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Mar. 16, 2011: “Daily Slice: Mulberry Street Pizza, Manchester, CT.” Slice/Serious Eats
• Mar. 17, 2011: “Zula Brings City New Zing.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Mar. 24, 2011: “Soups To Transcend Every Season.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Mar. 31, 2011: “Alforno Trattoria Gets Tasteful Makeover.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Apr. 14, 2011: “The Steamed Cheeseburger Comes To Cromwell.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section.
• Apr. 28, 2011: “The Market at Hartford 21 Quickly Becomes A Food-Lover’s Paradise.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• May 12, 2o11: “At Red, A Fusion Of American, Asian and French Cuisine.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• May 19, 2011: “National Hamburger Month: We Line Up Connecticut’s Most Iconic.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• May 26, 2011: “Tex-Mex Not An Option At Traditional Oaxaca Kitchen.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• June 9, 2011: “At Suffield Inn, A ‘Something For Everyone’ Menu.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• June 23, 2011: “Middletown’s ‘Restaurant Row’ Gets A Noodle House.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• July 1, 2011: “Bites Nearby: Thompsonville Creamery.” Suffield Patch
• July 7, 2011: “Barb’s Pizza Raises The Bar In New Location.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• July 21, 2011: “Box 63: Comfortable Food In A Comfortable Atmosphere.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• August 4, 2011: “Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Inn.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• August 18, 2011: “A Little Piece Of Joey’s Pizza In West Hartford.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• August 18, 2011: “Bites Nearby: Dorothy and Leroy’s Southern and Cajun Style Cuisine, Windsor Locks” Patch.com
• Sept. 1, 2011: “From Upscale to Casual / Owners Sell Suburban, Open Swill and Tacuba in Branford.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• Sept. 15, 2011: “Zafra: A Fusion of Cuban Cuisine And 100 Flavors of Rum.” Hartford Courant Flavor section
• Sept. 16, 2011: “Frying the Big E: Kool-Aid, Brownie Bits and Butter.” Hartford Courant, Life section
• Sept. 29, 2011: “Crown & Hammer: Experience Mixed With Eclectic.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Oct. 20, 2011: “Beachland Tavern: Elmwood’s New Hometown Eatery.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Oct. 27, 2011: “Ballo: High-End Casino Dining.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Nov. 10, 2011: “Rooftop 120: Alfresco Dining All Year Round.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Nov. 24, 2011: “Oyster Club: Sea-to-Table Freshness.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 1, 2011: “Customers’ Online Restaurant Reviews Force Restaurant Owners To Develop Thick Skin.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 8, 2011: “G-Zen’s Vegan Cuisine Filling A Void.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Dec. 22, 2011: “Macaroni and Cheese Is A Show-Stopper At Tolly’s 41.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 5, 2012: “Oh Baby: Burgers For Grownups.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 19, 2012: “Reclaimed Casona Rediscovers Cuisine.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Jan. 27, 2012: “Grote & Weigel Going Out Of Business After 122 Years.” Hartford Courant, News (A1)
• Jan. 28, 2012: “At Doogie’s, A Farewell To The Big Dog.” Hartford Courant, Business section
• Jan. 31, 2012: “A Super Bowl Menu To Keep Pats, Giants Fans Happy.” Hartford Courant, Living section
• Feb. 2, 2012: “Romantic Dining Destinations In Connecticut.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Feb. 9, 2012: “Amistad Celebration A Soulful, Soul Food Event.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Feb. 16, 2012: “Say Cheese! Park Central Tavern Reinvigorates Menu.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Feb. 24, 2012: “Winter Beer Festival For Connecticut Brews At City Steam.” Hartford Courant, Living section
• Mar. 1, 2012: “Tibetan Kitchen Expands Middletown’s International Map.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Mar. 6, 2012: “Doogie’s Big Dog Returns.” Hartford Courant, Living section
• Mar. 29, 2012: “Lime Bar and Grill: American With An Italian Flair.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Apr. 9, 2012: “Connecticut’s First VegFest Promotes Vegan Food And Lifestyle.” Hartford Courant, Living section
• Apr. 12, 2012: “Gilt Replaces New Haven Landmark Bespoke.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Apr. 26, 2012: “Colony Grill’s Cult Pizza Comes North To Avon.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Apr. 30, 2012: “Foodies Gather At Wesleyan For FOODSTOCK.” Hartford Courant, Living section
• May 1, 2012: “Oyster Shuck-Off In Putnam Becoming Seasonal Favorite.”  Hartford Courant, Living section
• May 10, 2012: “Connecticut’s Wineries Open New Season.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• May 10, 2012: “Vietnamese Made Easy At Pho 75.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• May 24, 2012: “Want Peruvian? La Kerencya Opens In Hartford” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• June 7, 2012: “NoRA Cupcake: Think Beyond Vanilla. Way Beyond.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• June 28, 2012: “Chefs Tossing Creative Salads With Fresh-From-The-Vine Ingredients.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• July 12, 2012: “Suso Latino Basket: Big Cuisine In A Small Space.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• July 23, 2012: “First look: Max Burger opens in Longmeadow.” MassLive.com
• July 26, 2012: “Pies Made Simple At Bufalina.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Aug. 9, 2012: “New Republic A Mix of Fine Dining, Pub.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section
• Aug. 23, 2012: “The Naked Oyster: Bivalves and Vodkas From Around The World.” Hartford Courant, Flavor section