February = The Month of Love. Hate it or love it, it’s a gentle reminder to take the time and space to share love for friends, family, significant others... and most importantly, yourself.

We hope you enjoy this gut healthy twist on hot chocolate. With so much data available now demonstrating a healthy digestive system as the building block of optimal health, making small improvements in the foods we consume can make big impacts. Bone broth and collagen are soothing to the gut lining and good sources of protein, and cinnamon helps balance blood sugar.

After a long hiatus the Cosmopolitan is back and we can’t help but attribute it to the Sex and the City revival - And Just Like That. This pretty pink cocktail catapulted to fame in the 1990’s thanks to the many times we saw Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte sipping them all over Manhattan. The key to an excellent cosmopolitan (and all cocktails) is quality ingredients…

Considering participating in dry January, but don’t want to completely give up your love for wine? There are plenty of excellent alcohol-free options available to choose from! Now, we’re not saying it’s going to hold the same weight in flavor, but these are nice non-alc, or alcohol-removed alternatives to enjoy this dry January.

Good morning Walt! Wondering what your concept will be for January! Trying to stay ahead of this! :)

Cheeseboards are such an easy and beautiful hors d’oeuvre for your next dinner party and we think this one is perfect for Thanksgiving!

This pumpkin pudding couldn’t be easier to make and it’s gut friendly! The proteins in gelatin help support and heal the mucosal lining of the small intestine.

What do you get when a Ramen enthusiast and a barbeque expert decide to open a restaurant together? Smokin Noodle! Quite literally, one side of the menu is BBQ and the other side is Ramen. Smokin Noodle is conveniently located in downtown Fairfield on the Post Road and offers customers ample parking. A walk into this restaurant with its beautifully decorated modern interior, friendly staff and oversized windows all provide an inviting atmosphere. The bar area has high tables and a full bar with seating for all and serves craft cocktails, beers from local breweries and wine.

Is your body making the most of the healthful foods you’re eating? How do you know if you’re absorbing all the right vitamins and minerals? This is called “bioavailability” – the amount of a nutrient that can be absorbed and used by the body. Read on to learn about the factors that influence it and a few easy ways you can get the most out of your food.

Needing an escape from reality and the never-ending meetings via zoom mid-week, I ventured off to Watertown, Connecticut, to pay a visit to Hawk Ridge Winery. Hawk Ridge Winery is a part of Hidden Breeze Farm. Hidden Breeze Farm has been in existence since January, 2012 and the winery opened since 2016. The property is very diverse in agriculture with 4 acres of grapevines, beehives, squash and garlic, you can even spot a handful or horses roaming around. The name ‘Hawk Ridge’ is coined after the abundance of red tail hawks that can be seen soaring over the property.

Zucchini is abundant in spring and summer and given its mild flavor, is a versatile ingredient in both savory and sweet recipes. It is a great source of fiber and is high in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.

In a town with nearly countless purveyors of this American classic, the variations (and opinions) are limitless. And yet, of the three hundred voters, one vendor took the top seat.