From The Hour: Holiday Spirits for Christmas Giving
It’s just about a week till Christmas. Shopping done? Neither is mine. But I’m here to help! A good beverage store can be the answer …
From The Hour: Cookies for Christmas
I have a conflicted relationship with cookies. They’re made with good things, but they’re not always good for you – particularly if it’s impossible to …
From The Hour: Gift Ideas for Food Fans
When your Christmas list includes cooks, eaters, and food lovers, the shopping is easy and fun. Here are a few gift ideas and sources for …
From The Hour: Thanksgiving on the Road
This year we’ll be out of town for Thanksgiving. It’s a new chapter in our celebration of this annual eating extravaganza – away from our …
From The Hour: Hard Cider for Thanksgiving Dinner
Hard cider could be the next big thing. It’s always been popular in Europe and was a common beverage for American settlers and farmers. Now, …
From The Hour: Spice it Up!
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of ground cinnamon, which seems pretty straightforward – unless you’re shopping at Penzeys Spices on Westport Ave. There they …
From The Hour: Fresh Baked Bagels
Darren Monaco has been making bagels since he was 13. The same get- up-and-go that had him learning the craft after school has made …
From The Hour: Local Sustainable Seafood Champion of Change, honored at the White House
A couple weeks ago I ran into long-time Norwalk resident Anita Behnken at the Stop and Shop. She was eager to tell me that …
From The Hour: Lunch on the River in Rowayton
Hankering for one more lunch by the water, while summer seems to linger and before the leaves fall, we headed down to Rowayton. This mild, …
Roast Caramelized Pears
Roast Caramelized Pears Adapted from Jacques Pepin Encore with Claudine 4 Anjou or Bartlett pears of equal size 2 tsp unsalted butter …