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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Gelato After Labor Day: Guilt Free & No Compromises

Gelato After Labor Day: Guilt Free & No Compromises

Contributed by Katy Morris Labor Day weekend may be upon us but we have zero intention of packing away our white jeans or slowing down on our ice cream consumption. We recently got hooked on Forte gelato- a nutritious, innovative and kosher frozen treat that will have your taste buds singing. And,  it...



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, August 12, 2014

Here’s THAT Easy Gazpacho Recipe

Here’s THAT Easy Gazpacho Recipe

I picked up about a dozen tomatoes from one of my favorite farms here in CT as I was heading home from an early morning walk at the beach today.  I am happy to go out of my way  to see what's being offered at Stahursky Farm. Single words burnished into weathered plaques inform passersby about what ha...



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...



Wednesday, May 28, 2014

What’s Up at the Farmers’ Market?

What’s Up at the Farmers’ Market?

Contributed by Katy Morris There are so many things to love about the Westport Farmers’ Market and with the summer market opening last Thursday we were lucky to snatch a little time with Lori Cochran Dougall, Market Director, so she could TELL US MORE about this thriving local shopping and dining exper...



Wednesday, March 26, 2014

What’s Cooking at The Granola Bar?

What’s Cooking at The Granola Bar?

After their highly successful launch of O.A.T.S. Granola, Westport “mom-preneurs” Dana Noorily and Julie Levitt have jointly opened an “enlightened” Westport eatery called The Granola Bar where you can pick up some of their famous granola, sip on some delicious coffee from Tobey’s Estate in Brooklyn...



Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Nostalgic For Your Bubbe’s Recipe? Try this Cranberry Pear Tea Cake

Nostalgic For Your Bubbe’s Recipe? Try this Cranberry Pear Tea Cake

It’s all about love, comfort, joy and a celebration of family traditions at With Love From the Cupboard, a Westport, Connecticut based boutique-styled artisanal bakery full of delectable, heartwarming desserts. When she was a little girl, Chef and owner of With Love From the Cupboard, Nicole Peranick spe...



Monday, December 30, 2013

You Bake in THAT Oven? Tell Me More.

You Bake in THAT Oven? Tell Me More.

text and photos by Katy Morris “Locally acquired, Chef inspired” is their mantra and it is perfectly fitting. Steam Coffee Bar, which first opened at the Greens Farms train station and is now also at the Westport station in CT. It  is full of locally sourced, healthy and delicious treats, and of cours...



Wednesday, April 17, 2013

What’s YOUR 4:00? Granola & Fruit Pie, Please

What’s YOUR 4:00? Granola & Fruit Pie, Please

You wonder how you've arrived at this hour, AGAIN, without being prepared. It's not a surprise, after all, that sometime between lunch and twilight you will be rummaging through your bag or desk frantically searching for a snack to satisfy that grumbling. When that late afternoon craving finally settles in...



Thursday, August 30, 2012

Labor Day Reflections & Veggie Gratin

Labor Day Reflections & Veggie Gratin

Labor Day’s signal is loud and clear. Like Pavlov’s dogs, we respond to the first Monday in September with a wave of sadness as the date proclaims that summer is over. Not so fast! I’ll take this Labor Day to give thanks to those who advocate for fair wages, better working conditions, and fair tra...