It’s In Our Own Back Yard! November 27, 2006

It’s sometimes easy to forget that we don’t have to go to New York or Boston to enjoy really great theater, food or art.
On this morning’s show (Nov. 26, 2006), we had a snippet of a performance from the Hartbeat Ensemble, one of Hartford’s only professional theater ensembles. The ensemble says it’s dedicated to creating [...]

Give Thanks For People Who Care November 20, 2006

After a violent few days in parts of our state, including the shooting death of a 16 year old boy in Hartford, we have to be thankful for stories like the one in Madison this weekend. Kids at the Our Lady of Mercy School held a “STAY-UP” a thon for their classmate Michael Gaudio who [...]

Top It Off November 13, 2006

On Sunday’s show (Nov. 12, 2006), Chef Prudence Sloane shared her toppings for your store-bought or homemade Pumpkin Pie!
Prudence Sloane’s Toppings for Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Brittle Brule
Ingredients

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon cold butter

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Combine the butter and sugar in bowl. With the fingers or the tines of a fork, mash the ingredients [...]

Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes November 6, 2006

On Sunday’s show, Chef Chuck Simmons created Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes. It sounds complicated, but it actually could be a great way to spend an afternoon baking with the kids! Enjoy!
Ingredients

5 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate

10 tablespoons Butter

3 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup flour

Instructions

Combine and melt in a double boiler. Allow to cool just above room [...]