Food and culinary travel columnist

Stephen Fries

Stephen Fries, is Professor Emeritus and former coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, CT. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 15 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, CT. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Stephen@stephenfries.com For more, go to stephenfries.com.

"The Salad Lab: Whisk, Toss Enjoy!" has lots of recipes for flavorful and unique salads that can easily be a meal.

Get creative with salads

June 17, 2024 at 7:39 a.m.

"The Salad Lab: Whisk, Toss Enjoy!" has lots of recipes for flavorful and unique salads that can easily be a meal.

Move over freezer patties and faux meats. These recipes let the flavors of the vegetables shine through.

Get creative with veggie burgers

May 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Move over freezer patties and faux meats. These recipes let the flavors of the vegetables shine through.

It can be used to prepare an array of foods, even desserts.

Air fryer is one hot small kitchen appliance

June 3, 2024 at 2:11 p.m.

It can be used to prepare an array of foods, even desserts.

Mexico’s influence on the American food scene cannot be denied.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some tasty Mexican recipes

May 2, 2024 at 9:33 a.m.

Mexico’s influence on the American food scene cannot be denied.

Sometimes the best vacation spots offer the optimal combination of convenience and neighborhood vibe.

Explore Tampa, Fla., for a summer getaway

April 21, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

Sometimes the best vacation spots offer the optimal combination of convenience and neighborhood vibe.

There are many reasons: health benefits, affordability, interest in plant-based diets, cultural influences, many grains are gluten-free, sustainability and versatility.

Popularity of grains, beans is growing

April 7, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

There are many reasons: health benefits, affordability, interest in plant-based diets, cultural influences, many grains are gluten-free, sustainability and versatility.

March when the hard work takes place at sugarhouses.

Maple syrup is a delicious natural sweetener

March 24, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

March when the hard work takes place at sugarhouses.

Erin Renouf Mylroie is the author of “2-ingredient Miracle Dough Cookbook: Easy Lower-Carb Recipes for Flatbreads, Bagels, Deserts and More.”

Cookbook features recipes for two-ingredient dough that anyone can make

March 11, 2024 at 7:44 a.m.

Erin Renouf Mylroie is the author of “2-ingredient Miracle Dough Cookbook: Easy Lower-Carb Recipes for Flatbreads, Bagels, Deserts and More.”

Whether it be high-fat, sugar, carbs or salt, at certain times we crave eating homestyle foods.

Dish up some comfort

February 25, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

Whether it be high-fat, sugar, carbs or salt, at certain times we crave eating homestyle foods.

Editor’s note: Chris Bartlett, co-founder and co-host of Worth Tasting, contributed to this column. From surfers with a taste to catch a great wave to early morning sunrise photographers and beach walkers, anywhere along 17 miles of inviting, white sand beaches, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., is an idyllic haven to stay in and feel a bit […]

New Smyrna Beach in Florida is an idyllic haven

February 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Editor’s note: Chris Bartlett, co-founder and co-host of Worth Tasting, contributed to this column. From surfers with a taste to catch a great wave to early morning sunrise photographers and beach...

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