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  • New Haven's Claire LaPia Criscuolo, owner of Claire's Corner Copia and cookbook author, shares her secrets to preparing French peasant soup.
    Living
    New Haven chef shares a recipe to keep you warm all winter
    New Haven’s Claire LaPia Criscuolo, owner of Claire’s Corner Copia and cookbook author, shares her secrets to preparing French peasant soup.
    By Pamela Brown
  • Chocolate hearts from Le Rouge by Aarti.
    Living
    Sweeten your holiday with Chocolate Trail treats
  • Hot lobster rolls at Abbott's Lobster in the Rough, Noank
    Living
    CT’s best sandwich is Abbott’s lobster roll, according to Food & Wine
  • Shake Shack's new Korean-inspired items include a fried chicken sandwich with gochujang and kimchi, and chicken bites and fries with gochujang mayo sauce.
    Living
    Shake Shack introduces new Korean-inspired items
  • Paul (left), John and Mike Harney run Harney & Sons. John Harney started the company out of his Lakeville home in 1983.
    Living
    Spilling the tea on Connecticut tea companies and blends
  • Hardcore Sweet in Watertown specializes in making custom cakes.
    Living
    Watertown bakery featured on ‘Sugar Rush’
  • Stollen is a German fruit bread baked with raisins and cranberries.
    Living
    Greenwich bakeries offer divine holiday desserts
  • Living
    Fries: Find your favorite foodie a deliciously perfect gift
    Eastern Standard Provision's Merry & Bright soft pretzel gift box From soft pretzel collections to a kitchen-science class, whether it’s something already made or something to help them make it, here are some sure hits for the holidays. By Stephen Fries
  • Living
    Mayflower Inn chef April Bloomfield offers Thanksgiving tips
    Chef April Bloomfield has prepared a special Thanksgiving menu for the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington. The Mayflower Inn & Spa’s chef April Bloomfield chats about how she preps her Thanksgiving meal and what you won’t find on her table. By TinaMarie Craven
  • Living
    Dreams come true for chef after opening 1754 House
    Braised Bacon Tacos are one of the small and share plate items from 1754 House's menu. Chef Michael Bates-Walsh dreamed of running his own bagel shop as a teen, now he owns the recently opened 1754 House. By Pamela Brown
  • Arts & Leisure
    Athletic Brewing to release new chef-inspired IPA
    Chef Chris Cosentino collaborated with Athletic Brewing Company to launch their new nonalcoholic IPA, AfterShift. Stratford’s Athletic Brewing Company will release a new nonalcoholic IPA as part of their collaboration with “Iron Chef”-winner Chris Cosentino. By TinaMarie Craven
  • Living
    Stephen Fries: Keep Thanksgiving special, even amid a pandemic
    Boneless Turkey Breast with Bourbon-Orange Glaze: A fuss-free entree for Thanksgiving Even scaled-back celebrations are a time to appreciate our family and friends. Here are some recipes for smaller — but still delicious — dishes. By Stephen Fries
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  • Living
    Aquila’s Nest Vineyards has opened in Newtown
    Neviana Zhgaba and her husband, Ardian Llomi, opened Aquila's Nest Vineyards in Newtown. After much planning, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards is open. A quote over the bar says, “Create a vision so clear that all your fears become irrelevant.” By Linda Tuccio-Koonz
  • Living
    Fries: Millwright’s Bordonaro learned love is a key ingredient
    Jamie Vincent Bordonaro with his book, "Pursuit of Passion." Jamie Vincent Bordonaro, sous chef at Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern, talks about his inspiration, motivation and favorite foods.
  • Living
    Manna Toast in Westport offers fresh, healthy sandwiches
    Molly Healy, owner of Manna Toast, an artisan toast cafe, with Hummus on Sourdough, Friday, October 23, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The eatery opened during the pandemic with great success. This is a famously tough time for restaurants, but Manna Toast in Westport has developed a following by offering healthy sandwiches, made with fresh, mostly local, ingredients. By Amanda Cuda
  • Living
    Adults can trick or treat on the CT Chocolate Trail
    Above and left, Castle Hill Chocolate in Newtown offers seasonal artisanal chocolates. Who says candy is only for the kids? Adults can celebrate Halloween this year by visiting local chocolate shops for mature trick-or-treating. By TinaMarie Craven
  • Living
    Stephen Fries: Buckwheat an easy to grow, inexpensive ingredient
    Kasha Varnishkes (recipe in column): A hearty hearty and easy-to-make comfort food. The versatility of kasha makes it an ingredient you want to have on hand. It can be steamed, boiled, baked or served as is, with seasoning for a delicious side dish. By Stephen Fries
  • Arts & Leisure
    Newtown company offers trendy maple syrups
    Maple Craft Foods, based in Newtown, offers a variety of flavored maple syrups. Newtown-based Maple Craft Foods offers 12 different maple syrup flavors from traditional maple to bourbon, elderberry and even seasonal flavors like gingerbread. By TinaMarie Craven
  • Living
    Stephen Fries: Cookbooks are much more than just recipes
    The collection includes cookbooks with interesting titles. Yes, you can learn how to make a dish, but also about traditions of different cultures, appreciating food photography and reading about recipes from different regions of the U.S. By Stephen Fries
  • Living
    Stephen Fries: A month is not enough to celebrate pasta
    Pastene Tri Color Tomato Linguine (recipe in column): Try this new tomato product in this simple recipe. A recent survey conducted by the National Pasta Association shows pasta is eaten seven times a month, nearly twice a week. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Fries: Marvel at the myriad uses for maple
    Maple-Frosted Pumpkin Muffins (recipe in column): Pumpkin and maple marry well. These flavors signal the beginning of fall. Fall flavors seem to be my theme the past couple of weeks, apples followed by squash. To continue the fall flavor roundup, let’s talk maple syrup. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Stephen Fries: Add these squash dishes to your autumn menu
    Butternut-Rosemary Risotto (recipe in column): A creamy rice dish with a "touch" of autumn. People love squash because the flavor connects them to holidays, special occasions. The mild flavor is a blank canvas to create soups and salads, appetizers, casseroles and dessert. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    It’ll take way more than a day to make all these apple dishes
    Roasted Apple-Parsnip Soup (recipe in column): Apples blend well and add a subtle sweetness that pairs nicely with parsnips. From drinks and salads to breads, main dishes and, of course, my favorite, dessert, we’ll have some new ideas of what to do with all of those apples. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Shana tova! — Celebratory flavors of Rosh Hashana
    Jewish-Style Stuffed Cabbage, aka prakas or holishkes (recipe in column) Planning the perfect holiday menu can maintain traditions, but add a few new twists. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Fries: Recipes add iconic beverage to kick things ‘Up’ a notch
    A slice of frozen fruit loaf from the recipe pamphlet, "7-Up Goes to a Party," ready to be enjoyed. Whether you drink it straight up, as a cocktail mixer, or as an ingredient in savory or dessert dishes, the lemon-lime flavor beverage has you covered. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Stephen Fries: Bring these ‘fantasy’ dishes to life
    Shrimp Scampi and Spinach Pasta with Glazed Carrots: The authors' inspiration for this dish was "Mrs. Doubtfire." Craving Butterbeer or some Game of Thrones-inspired lemon cakes? These recipes can help you turn fantasy into reality. By Stephen Fries
  • News
    Stephen Fries: What’s in your favorite chef’s refrigerator?
    Carla Hall's Shrimp Wedge Salad (recipe in column): The lemon slices are the secret to not overcooking the shrimp. Chefs shape food culture, make food delicious and create edible works of art. But what happens when they’re at home? Are their home fridges stocked with exotic ingredients, or just the basics? By Stephen Fries
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