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The Egg & I … 2021
In the classic 1946 book, The Egg and I—and subsequent movie and TV series of the same name—a new housewife finds herself isolated on the Olympic peninsula in Washington. Hilarity ensues as a city girl adapts to the country. People then related to the tale because between the Depression and...
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Grill & Chill
Turning Up the Heat on Salads Can Elevate a Casual Meal By Amy S. White / Photography by Mary Quinn It’s summer, and I wonder…is there anything that tastes better in summer than food that’s cooked on the grill? The clear answer is “Nope.” This year, I encourage you to...
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Spring Forward
Celebrate the freshness of the season with DIY spring rolls By Amy S. White / Photography by Mary Quinn Spring is synonymous with freshness. The world slowly but surely reawakens from its long, cold winter with sunshine and fresh air and budding gardens, and you know what? So do people....
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Healthy from the Inside Out
Try these immune-boosting bowls and bevs By Amy S. White / Photography by Mary Quinn Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Don’t touch your face. Wear a mask. Whether it’s COVID-19, the flu, or just the common cold, recently we have all become more aware of the most important behaviors...
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A New Recipe for Success
‘Herd’ restaurateurs adapt to changing times By Teresa M. Pelham / Photography by Winter Caplanson Pivot! If you’re a “Friends” fan, this word likely brings to mind a hilarious scene with Ross repeatedly shouting at Chandler and Rachel as they attempt to carry a sofa up a tight stairwell. But...
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A Taste for Adventure
The Flying Monkey’s menu and vibe draws a growing clientele By Cara McDonough / Photography by Todd Fairchild They’ve got a saying at The Flying Monkey. “Let your monkey fly,” recites Junior Baez, owner of the Newington restaurant. “Just be yourself. Here, we are big believers in everyone being treated...
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Making Beautiful Music Together
“The Singing Chef” and his husband are living their dreams By Makayla Silva Photography by Todd Fairchild Achieving culinary prowess is a labor of love requiring both talent and devotion. Perhaps the same can be said of show business. Dedication and passion are usually the ingredients for success, whether you...
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Made with Love
At AMOR, food is more than a business – it’s a passion Written by Makayla Silva / Photograhy by TODD FAIRCHILD Gabriella da Silva-Taylor and her wife Mal launched their Hartford-based catering company – serving gourmet, plant-based food rooted in all things vegetable – in the name of...
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The Joy of Eating
Don’t Be Afraid To Unleash Your Inner Cook Written and Photographed by Sarah Aldrich It was the food critic and writer Michael Pollan who wrote, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” This was his ultimate approach to eating healthfully and well. Each element of the sentence describes a crucial...
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The Enduring Artistry of ZINC
The New Haven restaurant’s chef brings an artist’s touch to the menu By Todd Lyon Chef Denise Appel is an artist. The fact that she is an artful chef is obvious; her exhilarating, ever-changing, always-original menu is the heartbeat of ZINC, the downtown New Haven eatery that turns 20 this...
