From The Norwalk Hour: Prosecco, perfect for summer
In America, sparkling wine doesn’t get much respect. Pricey French Champagne is reserved for special occasions and high rollers. Beyond that, you don’t hear much …
From The Norwalk Hour: Cupcakes bring smiles and happiness
If you want to make someone smile, give them a cupcake. It’s hard to resist that little nugget of cake and icing – big enough …
From The Norwalk Hour: Finding new flavors at the Fancy Food Show
Americans are crazy for food. We like to eat in and go out, try new things and return to old favorites, eat healthy or indulge …
From The Norwalk Hour: Ready to up my grilling game
For the last decade, I’ve been a charcoal guy. Self-righteous in my primeval cooking over glowing coals, I disdained the ease and convenience of bland …
From The Norwalk Hour: Picnic and performance – a summer tradition
An evening under the summer sky watching a play or concert – it’s one of the pleasures of the season. It might be highbrow Shakespeare …
From The Norwalk Hour: Shrimping on the Carolina coast
Captain Spike, of the shrimper Tammy Jane, looked over his shoulder as he hauled in the net. “We done good,” he said as he wrestled …
From The Norwalk Hour: Turning a celebration into an occasion
Our wedding anniversary made its annual appearance a few weeks ago. When we were married in 1972, May seemed like an ideal season on the …
From The Norwalk Hour: California wine in the European tradition
The California wine industry is at a fork in the road. On one path are high alcohol, oaky, “big” wines from producers large and small. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Wild food foraging in your neighborhood
“I have a bit of an oddity in my yard,” the phone message said. My neighbor had called to report a possible cluster of morel …
From The Norwalk Hour: Craveable Venezuelan food in South Norwalk
Did you ever have the yen to open a restaurant? It’s an idea that lives deep in the hearts of many. Casual or fancy, it …