Lebanese Farina Cake  A Special TreatAs our church is having it's Taste of Lebanon this weekend, the parishioners are being asked to prepare dishes to be sold. My wife was asked to make the farina cake, harisat-el-louz. ris-to-laws.  The farina most often eaten at breakfast on a cold morning is something with which many have a great deal of familiarity. It is a coarser grain designed to stick to the ribs. With a finer grained farina, the Lebanese make a cake, which is considered a true delicacy. The recipe below offers a couple of alternatives. Ingredients2 cups of farina        1 cup of the breakfast farina, (boxed)        1 cup of finer also called semolina1 stick of unsalted margarine/butter3 1/2 tablespoons of sugar1 cup milk2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder1 cup simple syrupMelt but... 06/22/2024

24th Taste of Lebanon Waterbury CT  6/21-6/23 2024The 24th annual Taste of Lebanon Festival will be held this weekend, June 21-23 at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 8 East Mountain Rd, Waterbury Come and get an experience in the foods and traditions of a typical Lebanese party. A friendly and lively culture steeped in tradition.This is the largest fundraiser for the church and offers so much to the entire community that recognizes the efforts by the parishioners to maintain the connection to their heritage.    When:  September 21-23 2024 Where:  Our Lady of Lebanon Church                1 East Mountain Rd                 Waterbury, CT Times:   Fri  6/21      6:00  pm  to 11:00 p.m.                Sat 7/22  11:00 am  to 10:00 p.m.                 Sun 6/23  11:30 a m to  7L00 p.m. Cost:  Grou... 06/18/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value May 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 82 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 864 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $127,000 to a 2,390 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $540,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708... 06/17/2024

Any Pond Will Do for a RestWill I am doing my rehab, I can't play golf as yet, but at the very least we take walks on the golf course, with a watchful eye for stray shots.  We stay pit f view and are respectful of the golfers when they take their shots. I also keep my chuckles to myself when their shots are a little off-line.On one fairway, after a particularly heavy storm activity where there would not normally have been any caught my eye.This male and female were in a storm pond, and he was very attentive to her. Must be mating season.There is a reservoir adjacent to the golf course and many areas where they can have more privacy and maybe even make a nest so she can lay her eggs.At the very least they were away from all the other birds and ducks and he could make his pitch.Any Pond W... 06/09/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East Mountain, Zip Code 06706 May 30, 2024The hill heading south along RT 69 in Waterbury is called the East Mountain area of Waterbury CT. Its most prominent feature is the hillside which carries the name and also serves as the retainer for the watershed once known as the East Mountain reservoir. Adjacent to the reservoir is one of the 2 public courses in Waterbury East Mountain golf course.It is another highly residential and is also an easy commute to New Haven or Hartford. The 06706 zip code also includes the neighborhoods known as Washington Hill and the South End. There are currently 17 active listings in the 06706 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06706 zip code available for sale is $254,894 with average days in... 05/30/2024

A 2024 Memorial Day Story That Brings Closure to a FamilyI was going to post a blog this morning consistent with the thoughts of all on Memorial Day, to remember to honor those that gave their lives for freedom. As I do normally, I was having a cup of coffee to get the mind started and wanted to glance at the paper as well.Reading online has its advantages, and it also offered the title to an article that needed to be read.This is the story of Kenneth McKeeman, the service man on the left on the left in the photo, who lived in Waterbury, until the death f his parents and at 13 years old, moved to Brooklyn to live with his older brother. He enlisted in the Air Force and was part of a bomber crew that was shot down after a bomb run over the coast of France. The Germans gathered the remain... 05/27/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708  May 21, 2024The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 24 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $341,652 with average days in market of 42. There are also currently 18 properties under pending status and 29 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 there were 257 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $277,154 and average days on market of 38.  In addition the closed properties sold at 100% of list.This suggests an ab... 05/22/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 May 21, 2024 The East End of Waterbury CT is highly residential and is also the preferred side of town for people that need to commute to Hartford. Many fine neighborhoods encompass the East End such as Fairlawn, Pierpont and East End. There are currently 14 active listings in the 06705 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06705 zip code available for sale is $292,100  with average days in market of 15. Also, there are currently 26 properties under a pending status contract or hard deposit. For the year 2023 there were 159 closed listings in the 06705-zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $241,209 and days on market of 38.  The homes also sold at an average of 101% of list price. Through ... 05/21/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value April 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 76 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $119,900 to a 2,390 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $540,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 067... 05/18/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 April 23, 2024 The East End of Waterbury CT is highly residential and is also the preferred side of town for people that need to commute to Hartford. Many fine neighborhoods encompass the East End such as Fairlawn, Pierpont and East End. There are currently 11 active listings in the 06705 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06705 zip code available for sale is $254,963 with average days in market of 11. Also, there are currently 13 properties under a pending status contract or hard deposit. For the year 2023 there were 159 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $241,209 and days on market of 38.  The homes also sold at an average of 101% of list price. Through... 04/23/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708  April 23, 2024The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 19 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $304,769 with average days in market of 73. There are also currently 17 properties under pending status and 22 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 there were 257 closed listings in the 06708-zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $277,154 and average days on market of 38.  In addition, the closed properties sold at 100% of list.This suggests an... 04/23/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value March 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 61 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $119,900 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom  cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706,... 04/20/2024

Friday Flags: Jarjura's,  A Waterbury CT Year-Round Farmers MarketThe flag for this week was easy to spot as the wind was blustery. It stood outside a Waterbury CT Landmark at the edge of the parking lot of Jarjura's Farm Market.Established in 1917, this market has been selling wholesale and retail fresh fruits and vegetables all over the State of CT, and in 1993 opened its retail outlet.To this day it is a family run operation, and they stock the retail side with produce regularly and often items not found in some of the larger stores in the area.https://youtu.be/jG8AC0J3xaQThe market is just off the downtown area and astride the highway that traverses through the town.My wife shops here regularly and I will get our garden plants here when the time comes in May. Friday Flags: Jarjura's... 04/12/2024

Friday Flags In Waterbury CT's West SideEarlier in the week while leaving the Waterbury Hospital entrance, it appeared that the flag winds were trying to make me wait longer than I wanted for a photo.With a little patience, however, the winds cooperated, and I got a photo that I could be pleased to offer up today.Even it if took a change in wind direction to get it done. Friday Flags In Waterbury CT's West Side 04/05/2024

Friday Flags A Bit of Texas in ConnecticutWe have a couple of big box stores in Waterbury, and they are relatively close to each other.I was on my way to one when the restaurant adjacent was calling to me.This gave me an opportunity to not only offer our proud American flag in the breeze, but also the National Flag of Texas right beside it.After a couple of comments from citizens of that country on my recent flag post, I wanted them to know that it is easy to flag photos if you just take the time.This took me all of 5 minutes from getting my gas, but the satisfaction was well worth it.The wind kicked up enough for me to get the last shot as well. Friday Flags A Bit of Texas in Connecticut 03/29/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value February 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 52 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $149,900 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706... 03/12/2024

March 4, 2024 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 24 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $310,960 with average days in market of 42. There are also currently 21 properties under pending status and 20 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 were 255 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $273,459 and average days on market of 38.  In addition the closed properties sold at 100% of list.This suggests an absorpti... 03/04/2024

Now is the Time to Prepare to Sell Your Waterbury CT Home in 2024  For Waterbury CT Home owners that are looking to sell their home in 2024, it is essential to make the home as attractive as possible and to ensure that it gets its best exposure.  While it is still too cold to do anything outside, the inside of the home can be addressed so as to make it ready for a spring market. Homeowners must be mindful to start a list of repairs that need to be addressed as the hot sales market is still there and buyers want a move-in ready home and are prepared to buy a well-maintained house.Pre-Listing InspectionIf you have been in the use for a while, it might be a good idea to bring in a professional inspector to evaluate the house. A trained eye is objective and will see things that a homeowner ... 02/25/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value January 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 48 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $155,000 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706... 02/21/2024

February 5, 2024 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 19 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $302,816 with average days in market of 73. There are also currently 17 properties under pending status and 11 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 were 257 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $276,550 and average days on market of 35.  In addition, the closed properties sold at 102% of list.This suggests an abso... 02/05/2024