Though no strangers to frigid, icy winters, New Englanders had more to contend with than usual this season: polar vortexes dropping the temperature to record lows and storms like Hercules and Pax cloaking the Northeast in a limitless blanket of white. Finally, with the onset of longer and warmer days, it’s time to trade snow boots for sandals and focus on the sun-filled … [Read more...] about Tanduay Rum Spring Cocktails
Connecticut Food
Chef Brian Lewis Opens OKO in Westport
Chef Brian Lewis, who brought seasonal American cooking to Westport, CT with his acclaimed restaurant, The Cottage, will open his newest venture, OKO (Short for “Okonomiyaki"), on April 19, 2018. The Japanese inspired restaurant, located in the historic Vigilant Hose Company Firehouse at 6 Wilton Road, showcases Lewis’ innovative take on traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi, … [Read more...] about Chef Brian Lewis Opens OKO in Westport
Homemade Doggie Treats for your Favorite Pooch (Recipes)
Why not treat your favorite pooch to some homemade dog treats. These treats and cookies are made from natural ingredients so they are safe for human and beast. To make the fun dog bone shapes you will need a Silicone dog bone cookie sheet or dog bone cookies cutters. Using a silicone pan is great because they pop right out and cook evenly. Homemade Peanut … [Read more...] about Homemade Doggie Treats for your Favorite Pooch (Recipes)
ROIA Restaurant New Haven is Celebrating Its Five Year Anniversary
ROIA Restaurant is celebrating a major milestone – its fifth anniversary. The celebration takes place from March 27th through April 1st. The restaurant is offering a 5 - course tasting menu featuring Executive Chef Avi Szapiro’s most popular French and Italian fare, at a cost of $60. A wine pairing is available for an additional cost of $35. First course will be Fluke … [Read more...] about ROIA Restaurant New Haven is Celebrating Its Five Year Anniversary
Hearty Cabbage Soup Recipe
Cabbage soup isn't just for St. Patrick's day. Cabbage soup should be added to your recipe list and made throughout the year. Cabbage soup is a hearty and nourishing, "comfort food" soup that is also perfect on a cold winter's night. Made with cabbage, chicken stock, onions, carrots and tomatoes, it's a rather simple recipe to follow. We top ours with bacon and it is just that … [Read more...] about Hearty Cabbage Soup Recipe
Learn How to Make Homemade Pasta and Ravioli
We recently attending a pasta making class at the Coventry Winter Market, with the father and son duo from DiFiore's Ravioli Shop in Hartford, Connecticut. DiFiore's is family-owned and has been in business for 32 years. We were going on an adventure to learn how to create raviolis and pasta the right way and also make a traditional Italian dish called Fettuccine Paglia e … [Read more...] about Learn How to Make Homemade Pasta and Ravioli