Tasting a well-made Coquito is like a Dancing with the Stars Competition. “Oh, we can make eggnog, my friend,” says my pal who is Puerto Rican American. And is he ever right. Since we feature the winner of the New Haven Coquito Contest on our show, let me be the first to tell you, Coquito […]
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Favorite Pumpkin Bread
You know how it is…you’re with a friend who serves something you can’t get out of your head. Or, a friend walks in the door with something and in one taste you realize you’ve been sent to the moon. You utter the words, “Can I get that recipe?” That’s what happened when Linda Giuca tasted […]
Homemade Ketchup From Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Too many tomatoes? Never. Try adding something special to your grilled burgers and dogs this summer… homemade ketchup. Check out the post from The Salt for an interesting history on the sweet, red, spreadable condiment. NPR’s Melissa Gray tracked down a great old recipe. You may never want the bottled stuff again.