Four hundred and eight weeks ago, I started writing the Not Bread Alone column.  Chrs Bosak, business editor at The Norwalk Hour, took a chance …

In the Christmas season, Marsha’s extended family usually gathers for an evening of song. Christmas carols and traditional songs are belted out by the three …

Berit Halvorsen flipped the Krumkake off the electric waffle iron with the practiced ease gained from a lifetime of experience.  The traditional cookies, embossed with …

When the sparkling wine cork pops, you know there’s a celebration underway.  Nothing says “festive occasion” like a bottle of the bubbly.  Fortunately, there are …

Just a few years ago when large Christmas parties were still in style, there was an annual gathering in our neighborhood that everyone looked forward …

Need some ideas for your Christmas shopping?  Here are a few books, bottles and baubles to help you with the food lovers on your holiday …

“Thanksgiving is the best wine day of the year,” Jim Winston declared. Winston was at DB Fine Wines in New Canaan conducting the store’s annual …

The generously-large bird, emerging from the oven a glorious golden brown as the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner, is the result of hours of preparation.  Carefully …

Elections in 19th-century America used to be food and booze-fueled celebrations.  Candidates provided food and drink to voters as they gathered to cast their ballots.  …

What would you do if there were 350 different ways to make a hamburger or 350 Oreo cookie flavors? Could you cope with 350 flavors …