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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Black Eyed Pea Falafel Recipe

Black Eyed Pea Falafel Recipe

We always appreciate a healthy recipe with a twist and this vegan, gluten-free Black Eyed Pea Falafel is just that.  11434...



Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Granola Bar Keeps Ideas and Eats Fresh

The Granola Bar Keeps Ideas and Eats Fresh

Contributed by Katy Morris One (and we really mean just one) of the many reasons we flock to the The Granola Bar is that there really is something for all Westporters there. Early morning, frothy cappuccino after dropping the kids off at school? Check. Fresh, simple, locally sourced seasonal ingredient...



Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Arik Bensimon’s Do-Ahead Savory Summer Salad

Arik Bensimon’s Do-Ahead Savory Summer Salad

There's always a lot of buzz around Le Farm, Bill Taibe's farm to table restaurant in Westport, CT. Taibe is admirably and firmly committed to sourcing from many of my favorite farms within a short distance from his charming and very popular restaurant. Truth is though, I've struggled to find enough veget...



Monday, March 24, 2014

Tell Me More: Six Main and Vegan Cheesecake

Tell Me More: Six Main and Vegan Cheesecake

Six Main is a bit of a hike from New York City and Fairfield County, but WOW!  It is worth the trip! This all-vegetarian heaven, housed in a historic bank in the quaint town of Chester, Connecticut, is filled with masterfully crafted, creative vegan, vegetarian, and raw cuisine. And to top it off, most of...



Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Blue Hill Yogurt Takes Savory Turn & Roasted Beet Salad

Blue Hill Yogurt Takes Savory Turn & Roasted Beet Salad

contributed by Katy Morris Have you heard about Blue Hill Yogurt yet? This trailblazing stuff is brilliant! Made with milk from 100% grass-fed cows from family-owned farms in the Northeast and flavored with simple, fresh ingredients, all natural Blue Hill Yogurt is available in 6 VEGGIE based flavors, ...



Monday, February 10, 2014

Seasonal Snippet: Diggin’ Rutabagas & Mid-Winter Tacos

Seasonal Snippet: Diggin’ Rutabagas & Mid-Winter Tacos

contributed by Katy Morris In the bitter cold of February here in the Northeast, we are shining the spotlight on a locally grown, versatile root vegetable, the rutabaga.  Ruta- What? Rutabagas, otherwise known as swedes, are members of the Brassica family. Although not brightly colored or calling ou...



Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Organic Planet’s Orbit

Organic Planet’s Orbit

contributed by Katy Morris Dedicated to nourishing diners with only locally sourced, organic elements in each and every dish, Organic Planet Restaurant is a true haven for local health conscious foodies, living in CT or passing through Greenwich. 11776...



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Corn Souffle Bids Farewell to Summer

Corn Souffle Bids Farewell to Summer

Written and photographed by Melissa Roberts September is a month with an identity crisis. What can we depend on weather wise? Each day is a new surprise. A crisp snap of autumn one moment, the next, temps climb into the 90s. And when a holiday comes around (Sukkot, so soon?), how do we plan accordingly? Lu...



Thursday, January 17, 2013

Candle 79 Lights the Way with Paella & More

Candle 79 Lights the Way with Paella & More

I'll admit to feeling a quick flutter of excitement when friends suggest eating together and the expectation is that I chose the “perfect” spot. I rapidly flip through my mental rolodex, wondering if they want the meal to comfort them or blow them away with offbeat creations? Do they want a hip, cacoph...



Thursday, December 13, 2012

Farm to Table; Goat to Goatgurt; Sizzling Fritters

Farm to Table; Goat to Goatgurt; Sizzling Fritters

I’m still abuzz from all of the new experiences I had last weekend at the Hazon Food Conference. Over the course of four jampacked days, I met  passionate, articulate and inspiring food, social and environmental activists, Rabbis, educators and students, chefs and home cooks, gardeners, farmers and food...