From The Norwalk Hour: Area chefs shop at the farmers market
“I love the market,” Chef Bill Taibe proclaimed. “It’s the center of food in Fairfield County.” Taibe is the chef-owner of some of the best …
From The Norwalk Hour: A new crop of bakery cafés, each with their own style
If you’re a regular reader of this column, then you know I’m a fan of bakeries. Even if you only read occasionally, it must be …
From The Norwalk Hour: What’s keeping winemakers up at night?
Winemakers are lying awake at night. They may make a glamorous product enjoyed by millions both every day and for special occasions, but at …
From The Norwalk Hour: Corn and tomatoes, twin pleasures of summer eating
The day started with a punch in the face from a tropical air mass that had once been named Fred. But by the evening we …
From The Norwalk Hour: Easy baking galettes, great for summer fruits
Is a galette a pie for a lazy baker? I don’t really think there’s such a thing as a lazy baker, but a galette is …
From the Norwalk Hour: A tempting menu of art and food at a new Norwalk café
It was one of those menus where everything was so original, creative, and tempting that I just couldn’t decide what to order. There are restaurants …
From The Norwalk Hour: Summer pastimes
In addition to outdoor fun and great eating, summer is a time to kick back with a good book, podcast, or video. Between seasonal activities, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cooking involves some trial and error
The fragrance from the simmering pot filled the house — rich tomato, warm spices, and sharp vinegar. I was making a first try at slow …
From The Norwalk Hour: It’s blueberry baking season
“Homegrown Blueberries!” I can’t resist that sign when it’s stuck in the back of a basket of just-picked fruit. Somewhere between navy and midnight blue, …
From The Norwalk Hour: There’s never been a better time to savor a local brew
Craft brewing is alive and well in Connecticut. From established breweries to startups to beer-bar restaurants, there’s never been a better time to lift a …