Introducing Induction Cooking
While I was down in Norwalk the other day hitting Penzeys Spices and Stew Leonard’s, I decided to take a ride over to the Clarke Kitchen Appliance Showroom in South Norwalk (64 South Main Street). The...
View ArticleMulti-Grain Madness
When I was a kid, anything labeled multi-grain or whole wheat usually tasted like cardboard. As a result, many of us grew up on white sandwich bread. Later when our parents made the switch to whole...
View ArticleHealthy Snacks—Or Not?
As I wandered the aisles of the Westport Fresh Market, I stumbled upon sea of bulk containers filled with dried fruits and veggies, snack mixes and nuts. My eye immediately landed on these bright...
View ArticleMy Favorite Bagels
I grew up in a beautiful part of the world, but to say it was a little isolated is probably an understatement. It was a number of years before I realized restaurants could be something other than...
View ArticleHot Ingredient: St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
The first time I encountered elderflower liqueur was at my favorite Fairfield bistro, Cafe Lola. Their Madame Pigalle cocktail, a combination of St-Germain, champagne, and Absolut Pear is a...
View ArticleThe Perfect Gift for Cooks: Recipe Paintings!
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season for the cook in your life? Over the summer my husband and I traveled to Portland, Maine for a wedding. While on a morning stroll for coffee, we noticed a...
View ArticleCornbread Combos
It’s been awhile since my last post—between the holidays I moved into a new home and have been busybusy getting settled and was not doing a lot of cooking! Now I’m back in action with my new kitchen...
View ArticleFarro Love
Yes, I am cheating on barley. I’m having an affair with farro. If you’ve never had farro, you’re in for a treat. This ancient grain is from the wheat family and was originally grown in ancient Egypt....
View ArticleIce Cream Sandwich Bites
Sometimes the simplest desserts are what we crave most. Think s’mores, hot fudge sundaes, strawberries with whipped cream, and ice cream sandwiches. I love making my own ice cream sandwiches using...
View ArticleReal Grown-ups Eat Quiche
I had a couple of girlfriends over for lunch the other day and decided to pick up a quiche for a nice light entree. I’ve been getting quiches at Billy’s Bakery in Fairfield for years, but that day...
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