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Premium Content From farm to table: Italians simply know how to eat

Sharing authentic dishes rooted in Italy's rich history and soil is both a passion and lifestyle for Matthew Scialabba and Melissa Pellegrino.

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'Crab' chips, fruity Oreos? They're big overseas

Russians prefer their Lay's potato chips dusted in caviar and crab flavors. The Chinese like their Oreos stuffed with mango and orange cream. And in Spain, Kellogg's All-Bran cereal is served floating in hot coffee instead of cold milk.

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Matio Batali is up to the challenge

To much of the world, it was Monday. To Mario Batali, it was Day Four. The chef, his wife and their two teenage sons are eating for a week on the equivalent of a food stamp budget in protest of potential cuts pending in Congress to the benefit program used by more than 46 million...

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Jon Young in concert on theday.com

The Day's new "Live Lunch Break" concert series, streaming at theday.com, continues at noon Thursday with a performance by Jon Young. The multi-stylistic Young, the anchor behind two popular New London bands, Straight to VHS and Hind Legs, will play a solo acoustic set and talk about...

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Coming Thursday: Live Lunch Break with Jon Young

The Day welcomes Jon Young to Live Lunch Break, our weekly showcase for live local music. Young, who fronts New London rock bands Straight to VHS and Hind Legs, will be playing a solo acoustic set via live video stream at www.theday.com.


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Michael Ealy doesn't care if nice guys finish last in Hollywood

You don't have to be a good guy to make it Hollywood. In fact, it often works against you. But one actor who's not willing to dump his...

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A-list status isn't enough to drive perfume sales

To witness the odd power of celebrities at the fragrance counter, look no further than two of today's top women's perfume stars: One is a...

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Premium Content Christopher’s Cafe: A welcoming place with satisfying pub food

CENTRAL QUESTION: Our region is very lacking in spots to get authentic versions of certain types of cuisine - Cajun, barbecue and Tex-Mex, to name a few. On the other...

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Premium Content New London hosts food stroll

Your mission: More than 25 restaurants are participating in New London Main Street's 2012 Spring Food Stroll taking place Wednesday in the...

Wake Mom to freshly baked pastries on Mother’s Day

No matter how much she would appreciate it, and no matter how much you love your mom - or the mother of your children - you aren't likely...

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Review: ‘Dark Shadows’ is good for a few laughs

It's difficult to pay tribute to something in earnest and yet spoof it at the same time. Err too far on the side of sincerity, and you have something that rings false. Take the satire too...

Premium Content Movie tip: "The Avengers"

Dude, it's summer-movie time! Things are exploding! Aliens are landing! Actors are wearing superhero spandex! All the blockbuster boxes are checked off for this kick-off to the summer...

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Premium Content East Lyme natives talk about writing and editing careers in Hollywood

A trio of entertainment-business vets who have been pals since junior high school are returning to their hometown of East Lyme Saturday. They'll be sharing information and insight with high schoolers...

Girl Scouts under scrutiny from Catholic bishops

Long a lightning rod for conservative criticism, the Girl Scouts of the USA are now facing their highest-level challenge yet: An official inquiry by the U.S. Conference of Catholic...

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Premium Content Reliving Beach Boys' greatest hits in sea of Hawaiian shirts

The band played more than 40-plus songs that helped define many evolutionary moments in pop music, the founding and core-band survivors — Brian...

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Premium Content Star power: Louise Pitre lights up Goodspeed's "Mame"

Mame has to be extraordinary in "Mame," and the performer who plays the title character can either make or break the whole enterprise.

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Premium Content TBBCF hosts family fundraiser weekend

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation will host a family fundraiser weekend on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday May 20, at Odetah...

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Premium Content Art of the New England coastline

The first thought, upon hearing the Evan Gallery was hosting a show by a renowned marine artist, was that it would be possible to buy...

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Mexican novelist, essayist Carlos Fuentes dies

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Author Carlos Fuentes, who played a dominant role in Latin America's novel-writing boom by delving into the...

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Premium Content Your Stars - May 16

Happy Birthday: Size up your financial situation and prioritize what must be done. Budget wisely for the things you really want, and...

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