‘Dine with Design’ in its second year at Glass House
The Philip Johnson Glass House, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has announced the second annual Dine with Design, Saturday, June 9, at the famed house in New Canaan. There are two offerings this year. From noon to 3, the Modern Picnic provides an opportunity to sample dishes prepared by six award-winning...
Hydroponic gardening: Grow lettuce, tomatoes all winter long
It’s called “hydroponic,” and though it may sound 21st Century, the technique goes back to the Incas and ancient Greeks, who devised ways to grow plants in water. It has now become more and more popular for growing vegetables and flowers all year round. Starting your hydroponic garden isn’t difficult. You can start with seeds,...
Tea with Tracey: A taste of romance
With romance in the air, sweethearts searching for the perfect tête à tête need look no further. Tucked in amongst antiques stores and boutiques in downtown Seymour is the ideal spot for celebrating l’amour! Tea with Tracy is a charming tea shop that will delight everyone, especially couples. Within the sparkling, sun-filled space, gorgeous lace...
The latest on an old nutrition villain
As a child, Janie remembers watching her father sprinkle salt on everything — cantaloupe, tomato juice, grapefruit. “Everything tastes better with a little salt,” he’d say. “Why don’t you taste it first?” she said. “It may not even need salt.” He heard her, but didn’t listen. Now Janie’s doctor advises her to limit her salt...
Holiday Baking
Every holiday season I take down a small, slightly battered black box from my bookshelf and gently dust it off. Opening it, I pull out a small pile of recipe cards. I smile as I look at the familiar handwriting, the spindly, shaky hand of my grandmother, and the perfectly formed letters that my mother...
Eyes on the pies
Indulge is the keyword when it comes to Thanksgiving. Folks who have struggled all year to watch their weight will let loose on Nov. 24, as they celebrate their blessings, surrounded by friends and family.
Ready to slice & dice
In recent years there has been much focus on regional cuisine, with professional chefs, private chefs and even unschooled and untrained cooks like me advocating the use of locally grown and harvested produce, as well as meat, chicken and fish, which have been procured as close to home as possible. It would appear that after...
Cooking Outdoors
Cooking outdoors is a summer activity for most New Englanders. Whether it’s setting up a hibachi on a deck or pouring charcoal into a stone fireplace, summer cooking means grilling and barbecuing.
