From The Hour: Try a Cooking Class
We gathered eagerly around the stainless steel table in the kitchen at Oak + Almond in Norwalk, as our teacher, Lisa Rolleri, guided us down …
Bread Pudding from Charlie’s l’etoile Verte of Hilton Head
After thinking about and making bread pudding for Not Bread Alone, I had to try it at Charlie’s L’étoile Verte on visit to Hilton Head, …
Hard Cider Update: Second Racking
Just before Christmas I did the second racking – moving the cider off its sediment. Fermentation has slowed to a barely perceptible bubbling. The cider …
From The Hour: Bread Pudding – Classic Comfort Food
For most of my life, I wrinkled my nose at bread pudding. I just didn’t get it: the soft custardy (almost mushy) texture, simple flavors, …
Frank’s Bread Pudding
3 cups whole milk (at room temperature) 3 eggs, large 4 cups bread, cut in one inch cubes 4 Tbsp butter, melted ½ cup brown …
From The Hour: Vive la French Cooking!
At this time of year, the media is full of “best” lists: 10 best movies, 100 best books, dozen best travel destinations, 20 best music …
From The Hour: Celebrating Sparkling Wine
Champagne – the wine of celebration! I’ll bet that you had a glass of bubbly for a toast to welcome the New Year – …
From The Hour: Christmas Cookie Traditions
Like many people, when I think of Christmas, I think, “Cookies!” and I don’t mean the kind left on your computer after a bout of …
From The Hour: The Spirits of Christmas
It’s not always easy to pick a Holiday gift that will be welcome, appreciated, and enjoyed. Clothes may not fit, personal taste in books is …
From The Hour: Exploring Connecticut Brandy
Brandy is a centuries-old drink, known since classical times, more popular since the 15th century, but often overlooked these days. Distilled from wine or fruit, …