Frank's Feast

Is there a more magical combination than rum and tropical fruit?  Think of a rum punch, a tiki drink, Mai Tai, or just rum with …

“Oysters “R” in season.”  Have you ever heard that old-time bit of advice on shellfish consumption? The message was a warning to avoid fresh oysters …

Bright red vine-ripened tomatoes piled high in their luscious glory herald some of the best eating of the season.   In August farm bounty is displayed …

Mies van der Rohe, the legendary mid-century modern architect once said, “God is in the details.”  He was talking about buildings, of course, but the …

I watched as master chef Jacques Pepin took a handful of fresh thyme, stems and all, and tossed it into his braised veal roast. It’s …

“The Peach Truck is coming to Westport!” Marsha enthusiastically exclaimed.  When I raised my eyebrows, she went on to point out that the Georgia Peach …

Have you been out to eat? Marsha and I have hit a few restaurants since they’ve reopened.  We’ve dined both inside and out at some …

With a dark, rich, mahogany brown, and slightly-darker diagonal grill marks showing, the thick steak rested from its stint on the grill.  My carving knife …

The pick-your-own season is here and it’s kicking off with a good crop of strawberries.  We’ve been going to Jones Family Farm in Shelton since …

Here in Fairfield County we’re New Englanders, but just barely. I’m told that real Yankees look to Boston as their regional capital, Fenway Park for …