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It’s never good to change up a holiday menu —but there are many reasons to make cauliflower a new holiday tradition. Photo by Cynthia Hochswender
There are two things we know for certain about Thanksgiving dinner.
One is that there is usually a lot of food, and aids to digestion can be helpful.
Even a simple walk in the woods can have hazards. A few precautions (such as wearing bright orange clothing) can help keep you safe. Photo by Cynthia Hochswender
Autumn is a time when I think of the color orange,not only because of the falling leaves and not only because I associate the fall and winter months with eating citrus fruit but also because it is now hunting season and it’s important to wear orange if you’re out in the woods.
While it’s tempting to want to clear away the leaves in your yard, scientists urge us to keep them around because of the many benefits they bring to an ecosystem — University of Delaware Entomologist Doug Tallamy and his colleagues in particular, because of their pivotal research into insect population declines and collapsing food webs.
Most know Edith Wharton as one of America’s first and most famous women authors; she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her novel, “The Age of Innocence.” Not everyone knows that she was co-author, with architect Ogden Codman, of one of the most influential books on home design of the 20th century, “The Decoration of Houses.”
One of the loveliest things about Dorie Greenspan as a cookbook author/food writer is that she’s very chatty and encouraging and gives detailed explanations that are sufficiently fun to read that you don’t skip over them. Learning should always be this easy.
Most modern chimney care companies won’t give you a song and a dance, as Dick Van Dyke did in the classic film version of “Mary Poppins.”
It’s getting chilly and Tristate homeowners are starting to think about “firing up” their woodstoves and fireplaces. In addition to getting a supply of wood or pellets, it’s also important to call a reputable company to check over the chimney lining and exterior to be sure they’re in good shape for winter use.
The agaric mushroom (this particular one is an Eastern yellow fly agaric) looks like the classic illustration from a fairy tale. Photo by Pamm Cooper
We get monthly articles on gardening and nature from the University of Connecticut, and this month’s missive is about wild mushrooms, and was written by Pamm Cooper.
Apple-picking is an annual family tradition at Ellsworth Hill Orchard in Sharon, Conn., where there are 13 varieties to choose from. Photo contributed by Mike Bozzi, Elsworth Hill Farm
Among the many things that Northwest Corner towns do well are fall farm activities bathed in vibrant foliage, bright blue skies, invigorating air and the always uplifting laughter of children delighting in all that seems new.
Kent Falls Brewing’s assistant brewer Ralph Alterisio with Wooded Streams, their “fall lager.” Photo by Will Siss
How do you capture a season in a beer? In the winter, a bold, roasty stout complements the dark hours. In the summer, a citrusy India pale ale embodies the moment. Come fall, brewers search for the right amount of amber, sweetness and crispness to match the promise of refreshing air and leaves underfoot.
Ed Schopp, left, and Mike Schopp are the owners of the North Canaan-based Stadium System, which refurbishes tens of thousands of football helmets annually in preparation for the new gridiron season. Photo by Debra A. Aleksinas
While most people spend the summer in leisure mode, for Mike and Ed Schopp, owners of Stadium System, Inc., in North Canaan, Conn., it’s crunch time. That’s because from June through the beginning of September it’s all hands on deck in preparation for the arrival of fall football season.
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