NORWALK, Conn. -- For both professional and casual cooks, having an understanding of knife edges can make or break a meal. While there are dozens of different knife styles to choose from, each with a different purpose, there are only three different blade edges.Wusthof has been handcrafting German knives since 1814, and manufactures hundreds of different knives, all featuring straight, ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- With busy lifestyles and conflicting schedules, getting the family together for a weekly dinner can be a difficult task. However, studies show that children and teens benefit from eating family dinners on a regular basis and may result in better grades, a healthier diet and a decreased risk of developing harmful habits.Experts at Newport Academy, an adolescent treatment ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- For many teens, college education isn't an option simply based on not being able to afford the cost. Luckily, the Norwalk Housing Foundation is working to help teens find ways to afford the cost of college and continue their success in school.The Norwalk Housing Authority, which provides affordable housing to over 2,000 families in Connecticut, created the Norwalk ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- When Fritz Mondesir began working at Waveny Care Center in 2001, he immediately felt at home. 16 years later, he is still helping elderly residents as they begin the next chapter of their lives at Waveny. Mondesir, a Certified Nursing Assistant, has gained a reputation for embodying Waveny's mission of providing personal care for each resident. “After my first shift ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Teen nutrition is very important, not just for physical health but also for mental well-being. According to experts at Newport Academy, a teen treatment program, an increasing number of studies have highlighted the correlation between diet and mental health. For children and teens whose brains and bodies are still developing, nutrition is especially critical. “Many of ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- The gold standard in kitchens for over 200 years, Wusthof's knives have stood the test of time. However, in order to continue their legacy of quality, the family-owned company has turned to 21st century technology to complement their centuries' old practices. “The Wusthof family has honored traditions for hundreds of years,” said Andrea Arnold, manager of the German ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Quick-fingered volunteers are threading the needle this month as Christie's Quilting Boutique honors World War II veterans with a special token of appreciation.On Saturday, May 20, Christie's Quilting Boutique partner with Connecticut's Quilts of Valor Foundation, to provide handmade red, white and blue quilts to military veterans. Darien Rowayton Bank, which has ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For teens, social media can be a fun escape from the everyday and offer an easy way to stay connected with friends and family. However, more and more studies are showing the dangers associated with social media, especially when overconsumed.Research shows that 92 percent of teens go online daily, and 24 percent say they are online -"almost constantly."- In ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. --  For four chefs at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, going against the norm has never tasted so good. Led by culinary school-trained, female chefs, an uncommon occurrence in the male-dominated dining services industry, the senior community's food service team provides restaurant-quality meals to residents and guests alike. "It's rare that there are one or ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- For two Darien residents and fitness fanatics, the decision to leave careers in finance to open a chain of fitness studios in Darien and Westport required more than just a little sweat.Childhood friends, Felice Marcy and Annabel Marisca grew up together in Greenwich, However, the two gradually drifted apart before suddenly being reconnected while raising their families ...