From The Norwalk Hour: Cutting through the wine store clutter
From time to time the New York Times publishes a recommended list of Twenty Wines Under $20. Wine columnist Eric Asimov scours the world for …
From The Norwalk Hour: An Apple a Day
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” or so the saying goes. Apples may be good for you, but despite that, they’re just plain …
From The Norwalk Hour: A craving for Crêpes
Once in awhile, I get a craving for crêpes – French-style thin pancakes filled with all manner of good things, both sweet and savory. Crêpes …
From The Norwalk Hour: The secrets of Scotch whisky
“Slàinte mhath!” they say in Scotland when they raise a glass of the local whisky. Literally translating as “health,” it expresses the welcoming atmosphere found …
From The Norwalk Hour: The appeal of a tearoom
There’s a popular type of eatery in the British Isles that is pretty rare in the USA. It’s a place where you can get sweets, …
From The Norwalk Hour: A rainy summer for farmers and markets
It’s been a tough summer for local farmers, but it’s hard to get them to complain. Too many cloudy days and way too much rain …
Cold Cantaloupe – Ginger Soup
Cold Cantaloupe – Ginger Soup Makes about 2 ½ cups 1 Half of a field ripened cantaloupe, seeded and peeled 2 T Orange …
From The Norwalk Hour: Shaking it up at Bar Sugo
His gleaming shaker held high, bartender Seth Hiravy worked it into a silvery blur with a two-handed grip. It gradually dulled, frosting up as the …
From The Norwalk Hour: Adventure and discovery at the Bronx Zoo
From time to time we like to take a day trip for a nice lunch and a cultural activity. Usually it’s just the two of …
From The Norwalk Hour: August is just peachy
Late summer is the time for lots of seasonal farm stand pleasures – corn, tomatoes, and field ripened melons to name a few. Best of …