From The Norwalk Hour: Cook with craft beer for creative flavor
Cooking is all about flavor. Adding varied ingredients, spices, and seasoning builds the layers of complex flavor that are the hallmark of the best culinary …
From The Norwalk Hour: Dinner for one with French fare and a warm welcome
The flickering fire glowed across the dining room. Bookshelves filled with knick knacks, painted brick walls, and potted foliage plants added to the welcoming atmosphere. …
From The Norwalk Hour: Super bowls for game day
In case you haven’t heard, the Super Bowl is coming – February 3. It’s a football game, to be sure, but it’s also a significant …
From The Norwalk Hour: Stick-to-your-ribs barbecue in Norwalk
When the cold weather comes, I get hungry. It must be the extra energy expended to stay warm in the biting wind and low temperatures …
From The Norwalk Hour: Winter warmers from the bar
Our recent raw, wet weather has me thinking about hot drinks – something that fills the air with aromatic spices, has a bracing note of …
From The Norwalk Hour: Sharp knives equal a better cooking life
Danny Casbarro picked up a jeweler’s loupe and examined the edge of the knife I had brought to him for sharpening. “Not too bad,” he …
From The Norwalk Hour: Some favorites from a year of eating well
It’s been a good year for my taste buds: delicious meals at restaurants both new and old; the rapidly expanding supply of craft beer, small …
From The Norwalk Hour: Homemade tamales, a family Christmas tradition
The Arias family gathered in Nellie and Rafael’s crowded kitchen for the annual making of their Christmas tamales. Every December the family comes together to …
From The Norwalk Hour: Holiday shopping made easy
How are you doing on your Christmas shopping? For the cooks, bakers, and eaters on your list, shopping should be a snap. For anyone who …
From The Norwalk Hour: A wine country lunch to sooth the shopper
I’ve never been much of a shopper. I don’t relish braving the crowds, tracking down bargains, and vying for the most in-demand items. I tend …