Archive for November, 2007

HOMETOWN GOVERNOR
November 28, 2007

I was working as a reporter in 1996 on a story about vandals that struck one of the only covered bridges in Connecticut in East Hampton. I was welcomed into the home of former Governor Bill O’Neill. He had left politics long ago at that point but he was so gracious and warm as he [...]

HAZELNUT TIRAMISU
November 23, 2007

We recently had the pastry chef from the fabulous Max Downtown in Downtown Hartford on the Morning show on Channel 3 from 5-8am.He showed me how to make Hazelnut Tiramisu, a superb version of this Italian dessert using hazelnut cake and cinnamon filling.
Here is the recipe:
Hazelnut Cake
(using very small, round 1 and 1/2 inch ring [...]

DOWNTOWN DISH!
November 5, 2007

If you want to try a new restaurant that’s not a chain, three new restaurants have opened in Downtown Hartford. Dish is on Main Street right next to City Steam (the old Brown Thompson’s) in the old Sage Allen building. It’s been transformed into a luxurious bar with great burgers, appetizers and martinis. If you [...]