A Piece to the Puzzle

Dennis Port General Store is humbled to be a be a part of a 1000 piece puzzle! Country Stores of New England features more than 50 historic country stores which have become regional landmarks.

Each featured store is depicted by artist Ernest O. Brown. There's nothing like the challenge of a good puzzle to unplug, bring the family together, and remember days gone by.

What makes a good country store? Penny candy, a wood burning stove, and that indispensable provision - maple syrup. What do you think makes a great country store?

Charmed by Chicago

"Sometimes my life comes around full-circle," Emeril reminisced to Joe this week in Chicago. The highlight of Joe's trip to the Houseware's Show was meeting up with Emeril Lagasse and recalling his days cooking on Cape Cod. Joe had a blast working for a spell with Emeril in his booth and helping him to educate the show-goers about his new, exciting products.

Joe was captivated by his first trip to Chicago. He saw the "green" Chicago River for St. Patty's, the gorgeous view from the John Hancock Observatory, and he enjoyed an amazing dinner at Sapori Trattoria. He was so impressed by Chicago's Gold Coast that he would like to move there! A perfect ending to his trip was a night at the Kingston Mines of which he said, "The blues will never be the same for me, I was flipped out." Now it's time to get back to work...

Off to Chicago for Inspiration, Good Food, & Emeril

Joe battled wild winds and rain to jet to Chicago this morning for the International Housewares Show. Anxiety over flying through a Nor'easter took a backseat to his excitement over an invitation to share cocktails with Emeril L. A few days in "America's culinary capital" should inspire my favorite chef. Many celebrity chefs will be on hand including Ming Tsai, Mario Batali, Todd English, and Gordon Ramsay. Between gourmet food tasting, checking out new and interesting kitchen tools, cookware and gadgets, he should still have time to cause a little trouble. After all, when in Chicago...