From The Hour: Let’s do Brunch!
We all love brunch, but did you know that the idea is a fairly recent development in our eating history? It’s a popular concept that …
From The Hour: I Brake For Donuts
Every culture – ancient or modern, all around the globe – has a tradition of fried dough. The donut, a uniquely American cultural icon, is …
From The Hour: Lunch on the Housatonic in Stratford
The sunlight sparkled on the Housatonic River. Just down stream it broadened and curved toward the Sound. A wild swan got a long running start …
From The Hour: Eggs Are Back!
Eggs are back! I see them everywhere on top of soups and stews, garnishing pasta, even on top of pizza, as well as scrambled for …
From The Hour: Pie, Oh My!
As American as New England Apple Pie. That’s not how the saying goes, but Robert Cox makes a good case for the change. Cox thinks …
From The Hour: Country Lunch in Bedford
The thermometer was pushing into May territory even though it was only mid-March. Too nice to stay in, but too soon to enjoy the yard, …
From The Hour: Irish food and drink – not just for St Patrick’s Day
On St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish, if even just for a day. My grandmother’s maiden name was Cunningham, so I, too, am planting my …
From The Hour: Coffee and a Sweet on Main Street
On vacation, I like to enjoy a leisurely hour in a café with coffee and a sweet. Whether I’m outside people-watching or inside and cozy, …
From The Hour: Eat Their Words
Most food books are cookbooks, but there are others that are about food, not cooking. I get a good deal of pleasure in reading about …
From The Hour: Driving to Argentina
I’ve been to Queens before. Going to JFK, LaGuardia, Citi Field or driving on the dreaded Van Wyck Expressway, it’s hard to avoid. But I’ve …