Solid as a rock: Local architect uses concrete to build
A work in progress: Here, the firm of Leigh Overland Architect in Danbury is in the process of building a home comprising ICF (insulated concrete form) for an ...
Alexis Koukos
In or out? Decluttering your closet
Every spring I evaluate my closet, but tend to delay or organize only part of it. Finally, I’m making the commitment to declutter. Dr. Margarita Cossuto, owner ...
A kombucha comeback: An age old beverage is on trend
Kombucha fermented tea has a live culture called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast).—Jessica Meade photos
Kombucha is a new buzzword in the t...
Gardening through a daughter’s eyes
Writer Alexis Koukos, here at age 9 and 5, left to right, grew to love gardening along with her mother.
When I was young, my mom would always bring me flowe...
Substitute Day: Swap out processed snacks for healthier home-baked treats
Pam Nicholas, founder and owner of Izzi B’s allergen-free wholesale bakery in Norwalk, advises staying away from pre-processed foods, and suggests baking with ...
Serve up a party at home
Mini Crab Cakes from Aux Delices Foods, with multiple Fairfield County locations, make for a beautiful and delicious summertime hors d'oeuvre.
Homeowners fl...
The hot spot
Here, a high-tech coffee station designed by Nukitchens in South Norwalk includes a Miele coffee maker and separate beverage refrigerator drawers for...
