Megan Palmer Rivera, executive chef at Palmer’s Market in Darien, CT, clearly knows a thing or two about preparing a perfect holiday feast. After all, area families rely on her to make their Thanksgiving, Christmas and other festive meals special, from...
ANATOMY OF A CLASSIC Bourbon Pecan Pie It’s hard to beat a fresh pecan pie, unless you add a little bourbon by FRANCINE MAROUKIAN Originally Published in Garden & Gun Magazine Oct/Nov 2010 The only tree nut indigenous to the...
Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese. It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request. Because...
Debra Ponzek knows something about trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Not only is she a successful chef—she and her husband Greg own four popular Aux Délices cafes in Fairfield County, CT, as well as an in-demand catering business and...
There is something about pumpkin that makes us all go crazy. I discovered this awesome Pumpkin Waffle recipe by Epicurious from my aunt a few years ago and it has become our go to for Sunday Brunch this time of year! You just need a great non stick waffle...
Is it weird that I think ice cream season is all year long? With summer almost behind us, I just can’t give up my love of a good ice cream sandwich – the combo of homemade cookies + fresh ice cream is just perfection to me! So we looked into some classic...