February 2012
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Greetings from 'hidden gem' restaurants of Florida
Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/18068423691/greetings-from-hidden-gem-restaurants-of-florida
Feb 22nd
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Ola from Chef Lopez​ - splash of citrus gets the...
Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/17661757594/ola-from-chef-lopez-splash-of-citrus-gets-the-shrimp
Feb 15th
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Spread a little love and chocolate on Valentine’s...
Check out my food  column in today’s New Haven Register.  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/17262608632/spread-a-little-love-and-chocolate-on-valentines-day
Feb 8th
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Welcome to chef Prasad Chirnomula's Oaxaca Kitchen...
Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/16889664881/welcome-to-chef-prasad-chirnomulas-oaxaca-kitchen-bar Dont’ miss the tableside prepared guacamole!
Feb 2nd
January 2012
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Welcome to downtown's Elm City Market
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register featuring the Elm City Market. Great recipes for crab cakes and shrimp and avocado salad. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/16607224812/welcome-to-downtowns-elm-city-market
Jan 28th
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Next time you visit the Crescent City​, check out...
    Brennan’s invented Bananas Foster Check out my column “On the Food Scene in New Orleans.”  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/16084535869/melting-pot-of-restaurants-has-new-orleans-simmering Those delicious beignets…can’t eat enough of those treats!  
Jan 18th
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Cafe Romeo in New Haven bakes one large and...
Check out my food column in the New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/15796899214/cafe-romeo-in-new-haven-bakes-one-large-and-luscious
Jan 13th
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Midnight In Paris at Union League Cafe
                 Party….Party…Party!            Watching the ball come down….. Welcome 2012               Robin Vuillermet, c0-owner of Union League and “yours truly”                              THE MENU           Famous chef and author Jacques Pepin was among the guests The balloom at Union League Cafe in New Haven was recreated into an evening in...
Jan 1st
December 2011
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Ibiza’s Juan Carlos Gonzalez raises a glass to the...
Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/14923283157/ibizas-juan-carlos-gonzalez-raises-a-glass-to-the-new
Dec 28th
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Sweet potatoes​ are popular at the holidays, but...
Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/14585362348/sweet-potatoes-are-popular-at-the-holidays-but-so
Dec 21st
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More gift ideas for foodies
Check out my column on gifts for foodies http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/14462780841/more-gift-ideas-for-foodies
Dec 19th
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Dec 15th
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Enjoy an evening of French cuisine at John...
Check out my column is this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/14092319445/enjoy-an-evening-of-french-cuisine-at-john-davenports
Dec 12th
November 2011
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Those on your gift list who love to cook will...
Check out my column in this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/13322466224/those-on-your-gift-list-who-love-to-cook-will-thank-you
Nov 26th
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Soup’s always on​​ at Liquid Lunch in Shelton and...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/12967233442/soups-always-on-at-liquid-lunch-in-shelton-and
Nov 18th
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Beaujolais Arrives!
Did you Know? Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrive’ (Beaujolais has arrived) Beaujolais Nouveau Day is tomorrow, Thursday November  19th.  The race to get the popular “vin de primeur” distributed globally is on.  Fermented for just a few weeks, and always  released on the 3rd Thursday of November, it celebrates the end of the harvest.  Gamay grapes, purple pink color, reflecting the youth of the...
Nov 16th
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Steve on CT Style
Check out this segment on WTNH-8 CT Style ”In the Kitchen,” where I cook up “Party Nuts,” holiday snacks that make great gifts.  http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/stephen-fries%27-party-snacks
Nov 16th
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Nov 13th
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Chef Edgar Ortiz of La Luna shares broccoli rabe...
Check out my food column featuring La Luna’s broccoli rabe prepared two ways. http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2011/11/08/life/doc4eb97dfe13744290079175.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Nov 12th
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When taking a break from shopping, treat yourself...
Check out the recipe for this dish in my food column in the New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/12685044775/when-taking-a-break-from-shopping-treat-yourself-to
Nov 12th
October 2011
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The great pumpkin time of the year has arrived​
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register. A  recipe with a twist on pumpkin pie. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/12069083346/the-great-pumpkin-time-of-the-year-has-arrived
Oct 29th
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Oct 20th
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So many reasons to celebrate pasta
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/11665979247/so-many-reasons-to-celebrate-pasta photo courtesy of National Pasta Association
Oct 19th
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They served this at their wedding​ - Branford...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/11478741540/they-served-this-at-their-wedding-branford-couple
Oct 15th
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The big chill​ - Looking back at earlier versions...
Check out my column in today’s food section in the New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/11083194441/the-big-chill-looking-back-at-earlier-versions-of
Oct 6th
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Key fixtures from New Haven's 500 Blake Street...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/10869361280/key-fixtures-from-new-havens-500-blake-street-grace
Oct 1st
September 2011
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Behind the scenes at the Fine Cooking test...
It was an honor to be invited to the Fine Cooking test kitchens located in Newtown, CT. Check out this column and a great scallop recipe http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/10538752566/behind-the-scenes-at-the-fine-cooking-test-kitchens
Sep 23rd
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Sep 19th
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At least 1 good thing came out of Irene — cookies​...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register. These cookies are fantastic and easy to make. You won’t be sorry. Thanks to Kathleen King from Tate’s Bake Shop!  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/10260964250/at-least-1-good-thing-came-out-of-irene-cookies
Sep 16th
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Ripe for a second career​, Heide Lang opens the...
Check out my column in this week’s food section. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9958565736/ripe-for-a-second-career-heide-lang-opens-the-fig
Sep 8th
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The coleslaw’s just one reason why a crowd gathers...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9668342024/the-coleslaws-just-one-reason-why-a-crowd-gathers-at
Sep 1st
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The "Dish" on Spices
the least you need to know   1. Spices and dried herbs don’t spoil, but they will lose their flavor over time. The expiration will vary quite a bit, contrary to what a lot of cookbooks tell you, which is to purge your pantry every six months. Who can afford to do that, anyway? Cook with your spices until they no longer have the aroma and taste when originally purchased.   2. Store spices in...
Sep 1st
August 2011
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‘Connecticut Farmer & Feast’ points the way to...
Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9360232128/connecticut-farmer-feast-points-the-way-to-those
Aug 25th
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With any luck​, you’ll get away for a stay at...
Check out my travel column about Turning Stone Resort, a gem in central New York. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9271875846/with-any-luck-youll-get-away-for-a-stay-at-turning
Aug 23rd
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No such thing as too many cooks; welcome to a...
Check out my column on food jobs.  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9020542931/no-such-thing-as-too-many-cooks-welcome-to-a-career-in
Aug 17th
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Almost Too Pretty To Slice
Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/8746228885/almost-too-pretty-to-slice
Aug 10th
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Aug 7th
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Check out these Mushrooms!
Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/8448775605/check-out-these-mushrooms
Aug 4th
July 2011
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Worth Tasting, The Culinary Walking Tour of New...
The next tour is on Saturday, August 6. A couple of new stops will be featured on this one. Check out what Feast CT wrote http://www.thefeast.com/connecticut/restaurants/FEAST-EAT-CONNTake-a-Walking-Tour-of-New-Havens-Best-Restaurants-124372784.html There are only a few spaces remaining. Come and explore the food scene in New Haven. http://stephenfries.com/Worth_Tasting.html. For a sneak...
Jul 30th
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Did you know that today is National Cheesecake...
Check out these recipes. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources/lifestyle_community&id=8278616
Jul 30th
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At the plate​ - players from Yankees, Red Sox and...
Check out this column. Baseball stars talk food and share their recipes.  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/8168813307/at-the-plate-players-from-yankees-red-sox-and-mets
Jul 28th
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July is National Ice Cream Month
Check out this segment that aired today. I prepared three homemade ice cream toppings on WTNH-8 CT Style. Blueberry, Brandied Cherry and Chocolate peanut butter. Give it a try ……it is easy. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/in_the_kitchen/ice-cream-toppings
Jul 21st
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So, campers​ ... Remember the last time you...
Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/7900390848/so-campers-remember-the-last-time-you-toasted-a
Jul 21st
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Help yourself to the Michael's Trattoria Banana...
Check out my column in this week’s New Haven Register. a great recipe for banana cream pie. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/7623039579/help-yourself-to-the-michaels-trattoria-banana-cream
Jul 14th
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Culinary Exploration of Sullivan County’s Diverse...
Worth Tasting: Sullivan County Dates:  Friday July 22, 2011, Friday August 12, 2011 Time: Begins Promptly @ 9:15am»>Ends @ 2:20pm Where: Java Love Coffee Roaster, 10 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749 Hosts: Stephen Fries, Hospitality Professor, Food Columnist, & Host of “On The Food Scene”             Christopher Bartlett, 2009 CT Small Business Person of the Year, 2010...
Jul 13th
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Jul 9th
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Ice cream - it's one thing 90 percent of Americans...
Check out this week’s food column. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/7393249771/ice-cream-its-one-thing-90-percent-of-americans
Jul 8th
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Ice cream - it's one thing 90 percent of Americans...
Jul 7th
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Just up I-95, WaterFire and an Enticing Food Scene...
Check out my food travel column featuring Providence, Rhode Island.  http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/7136423282/just-up-i-95-waterfire-and-an-enticing-food-scene
Jul 1st
June 2011
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Recipes Call for Beer, so Don’t Drink ’em all​
Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register. http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/7044350527/recipes-call-for-beer-so-dont-drink-em-all
Jun 29th