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Three Iron-Rich Foods You Might Not Know About

June 18, 2015 by

Consuming the right amount of iron each day prevents anemia, a condition that can lead to fatigue. This essential mineral also helps cells transport oxygen throughout the body. Adding more iron to your diet isn’t difficult when you know which foods to look for; here are three of them:

  1. Beef liver. Meat eaters have some delicious options when it comes to eating iron, with beef liver containing 5.8 milligrams per serving. Beef liver also boasts the lowest fat count in comparison to other beef products.
  2. Clams. Enjoy a tasty seafood meal while also getting your daily value of iron. Twenty small clams contain 53 milligrams.
  3. Pumpkin seeds. A great source for iron, pumpkin seeds contain 4.2 milligrams per serving. Eat them as a healthy snack in between meals.

Best Foods For Iron: 20 Foods Packed With Iron [Huffington Post]
Top 10 Iron Rich Foods [WedMD]
Top 10 Foods Highest in Iron [Healthaliciousness]
Iron Rich Foods [American Red Cross]

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Wilton Organic Gourmet: For Your Health

June 11, 2015 by

Wilton Organic Gourmet is a natural food store and holistic market opened by an experienced Clinical Nutritionist in 1987. Whether you are taking the first steps towards a healthier, life-style or are committed to cooking with organics, you can always learn something from the knowledgeable staff and healthy tips posted throughout the store. The shop has all the essentials for stocking your pantry. A juice bar squeezes healthy and delicious drinks, and you can grab one of their pre-made sandwiches or a cup of soup for a healthy lunch.

Wilton Organic Gourmet
33 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-9711
www.facebook.com/wiltonorganicgourmet
www.yelp.com/biz/wilton-organic-gourmet-inc-wilton

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History Meets Adventure at These National Parks Near New York City

June 4, 2015 by

Beyond the hustle and bustle of New York City lie two national parks that were built to commemorate unique moments in American history. One is the home of a beloved First Lady, and the other is a former haven for artists seeking refuge outside of the city.

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Amidst the 180-acre rural sprawl lies "Val-Kill," the only property that Eleanor Roosevelt ever owned. She purchased this modest cottage with encouragement from her husband, Franklin, to use the home and land as a means to develop her numerous endeavors. During the Great Depression, she used the cottage as a furniture factory to teach young men the trade. The house and its surrounding units are now open year-round to visitors for walk-through tours. There are also trails throughout the land nearby.

Weir Farm National Historic Site
Weir Farm National Historic Site is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, 60 miles northeast of New York City. This structure was once home to a legendary artist community started by famous impressionist painter J. Alden Weir. Take a guided tour through the house where Weir and other painters, like Childe Hassam, Albert Pinkham Ryder, and John Twachtman, developed the skills that would later define the period. There are even art supplies provided free of charge for guests to make paintings of their own, if the house and its history should inspire you.

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ZAZA: Fresh Pasta, Steak and Seafood

May 28, 2015 by

Indoor and patio seating; a chic, casual ambiance; and an impressive menu of food and drink have won ZAZA in Stamford a bevy of fans. Go there to relax with a glass of wine from the expansive selection and a flavorful starter like roasted truffle sprouts with honey truffle, pancetta, and almonds; the lobster polenta with burrata mozzarella; crab cakes with arugula and house-made tartar sauce; or lamb sliders with polenta and Barolo wine sauce.

Paninis, salads, and pizzas are also on the menu, along with pasta dishes like lobster ravioli with pink sauce, penne ala vodka with chicken, fettuccine di mare with seafood and pink sauce, and penne puttanesca with shrimp, olives, garlic, tomato, and capers. Non-pasta items include Tuscan grilled steak with potatoes and mixed vegetables and the seafood stew with clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and calamari.

ZAZA
122 Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 348-2300
www.zazagastrobar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/zaza-italian-gastrobar-and-pizzeria-stamford

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 25, 2015 by

Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.

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Track the Journey of Your Dollar Bills on “Where’s George?”

May 21, 2015 by

Ever wonder where that rumpled, wrinkly dollar bill in your wallet has been? Chances are, the bill has done its fair share of traveling all across the U.S.

Curious about his bills' journeys, former tech consultant Hank Eskin launched a currency tracking project, Where's George?, in 1998, which quickly became a sensation among hobbyists. The premise behind the website is simple: Users input the serial number of a dollar bill into the website, which will email them if the same serial number is inputted again by another user. Then, the original user can log on to see how far their bill has traveled. (Typically, a user will mark the bill in some way to denote that the bill is part of the Where's George program.)

A visit to the Where's George summary page reveals the site's current statistics, from the number of bills entered to the number of bills that have made an appearance within the tracking program more than once.

If you'd like to follow the journey of your dollar bills, visit the website to start tracking. It's free and easy to use.

Where's George [Official Site]
Where's George?: The Trail Of $1 Bills Across The U.S. [NPR]

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Snag a Seat in the Loft at Coffee Barn

May 14, 2015 by

Coffee Barn has only been a part of Wilton's landscape since 2012, but in that short lifespan it's already amassed a loyal following. That's partly because it offers an alternative to the big-name coffee chains without asking you to give up the quality of coffee you've grown accustomed to—and it's partly because of the barn.

True to its name, Coffee Barn is housed inside a historic barn in Wilton. Its owners spotted the barn and made it their mission to breathe new life into it. They did just that, and today the barn is a warm space replete with weathered woods and rustic accents. There's even a loft where you can grab a table and overlook the rest of the cafe while you sip. Try the dark roast house blend, which features Mexican and Panamanian beans, or one of the seasonl lattes, such as caramel and Nutella in the winter.

Coffee Barn
329 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 665-6909
www.coffeebarnwilton.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/coffee-barn-wilton

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2015 by

Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?

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Elm: A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience in New Canaan

May 7, 2015 by

At Elm, chef Brian Lewis is committed to serving elegant meals that utilize seasonal, traditional ingredients. Consequently, the menu at this New Canaan restaurant features dishes like Maine halibut served with cauliflower, fennel marmalade, and vaudavan curry and duck breast roasted with juniper berries and accompanied by pine nut crumble and chanterelles. If everything on the menu looks good, you might try ordering the chef's seven-course tasting menu, which will allow you to try smaller portions of many different flavors and preparations.

Keep in mind that the timing of your visit matters: with separate menus for lunch, bar dining, brunch, and dinner, Elm offers a number of different culinary experiences from which to choose. Across all the menus, however, the restaurant's combination of rusticity and elegance has earned Elm quite a bit of local buzz, so expect the restaurant to be full when you visit.

Elm
73 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203) 920-4994
www.elmrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/elm-new-canaan

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Café Oo La La: A Chic Lunchtime Eatery in Stamford

April 23, 2015 by

Café Oo La La took the idea of fast, fresh Parisian cafe fare and combined it with American cuisine to create a reliable lunch option that many Stamford residents love. From grabbing a sandwich on busy day to catering a corporate meeting at your office, Café Oo La La can accommodate just about any of your lunchtime needs.

The restaurant’s menu is filled with breakfast pastries, omelets, and handmade espresso drinks to get your morning started on the right foot, as well as healthy sandwiches and wraps once the afternoon rolls around. Warm soups are perfect for chilly winter days, while light, crisp salads taste delicious any day of the week.

Inside, Café Oo La La is sparse and chic, complete with two-seater cafe tables, a sleek espresso bar and lots of natural light. Glass pastry cases are filled with mouthwatering treats, and it’s almost impossible to leave without sampling at least one!

Café Oo La La
2325 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 353-3300
www.cafeoolala.com
www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-oo-la-la-stamford

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