Tiny New York Kitchen: Cajun Jambalaya

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

Can’t make it to the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday? Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans favorites and have your own party (ok dinner for husband and the kids). My recipe calls for shrimp, but I’m allergic to shrimp so I left it out of my dish. 1 Pound Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (Fresh or Frozen)
1 Medium Chopped Onion
1 Stalk Chopped Celery
1 Chopped Green Bell Pepper
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Cups Chicken Broth
One 14 1/2 Ounce Can Undrained Diced Tomatoes
8 Ounces Andouille Sausages (Cut Into 1/2 Inch Slices)
3/4 Cup Uncooked Long Grain Rice
1 Teaspoon Crushed Dried Thyme
1 Teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Cup Cubed Cooked Ham

If using frozen shrimp make sure it is thawed. Rinse shrimp and set aside. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Everything Dogs: Snow and Dynomite

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Okay, snow is in the forecast and we’re sick of it, but, here is the good news: “Snow” is a super dog. She is just down on her luck. She was adopted from the shelter but the landlord forbade the owner from keeping her. She is a good, loyal girl who needs a chance. Here are some photos. Continue Reading →

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Statement on Arrest of Substitute Teacher

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Friday, February 28, 2014
Statement from Greenwich Public Schools Director of Human Resources Bob
Lichtenfeld

“Many of you may have seen media reports about the arrest of a substitute teacher, Mr. Michael Luecke, who has been working in a number of local school districts, including Greenwich. Mr. Luecke was arrested in Stamford for inappropriate behavior in another school district. Mr. Luecke was charged with public indecency, second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor. The behavior did not involve student contact. Mr. Luecke has been used as a substitute teacher at the secondary level in the Greenwich Public Schools as recently as this past semester. Substitute teachers undergo the same hiring scrutiny as do our regular teachers including fingerprinting, a review of any past criminal activity, reference checks, and a Google search. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Really? Greenwich Parking Fails and Escapades to Blame on the Snow

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This little white Honda, which doesn’t exactly blend in with the snow,  was creatively parked on what looks like a ramp of snow next door to Louie’s Italian Restaurant on River Road Extension on Thursday. Heeding the No Parking sign that refers to the street as opposed to actual pile of snow, presumably the driver has a short walk to his front door. Then there are the random bumpers and bits of cars strewn across town, peeking out of snow banks and lurking along curbs… Two great businesses to be in right now include auto body shop or car wash! Related Stories:

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Giving

March 1 Scouting-for-Food Drive: Collection Points at Fire Houses & Christ Church

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Why not take a few minutes to go through the pantry and give it a good pruning in time for spring? Greenwich Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts annual “Scouting for Food” drive is set for Saturday, March 1. Under the leadership of honorary chair Rep. Fred Camillo, Scouts will collect food from local residents to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor from 9:00am to 11:30am. Anyone wishing to donate food is encourage to visit one of the four drop-off locations:

Glenville Vol. Fire Co., 266 Glenville Rd
Cos Cob Vol. Continue Reading →

Arts

Fundraiser at C Parker Gallery Benefits Non-Profit that Nurtures Veterans

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Veterans make great entrepreneurs. That is the premise of BDV, which is short for Business Development for Veterans. The BDV Connecticut chapter, spearheaded by State Rep. Fred Camillo who serves as its executive director, held a lively fundraiser Thursday night at Tiffany Benincasa’s C Parker Gallery at 17 East Putnam Ave. BDV does not lend money. Rather the organization gives money in the form of grants to veterans turned entrepreneurs. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Signs of Spring in Greenwich: Beach Stickers and Longer Days

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Despite the bitter cold and wind today, there were at least certain signs of spring:

Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation stickers are arriving in mailboxes this week. Greenwich residents whose vehicles are listed on the 2013 Town of Greenwich Motor Vehicle Grand List with either passenger or combination plates automatically receive new vehicle stickers each year. Stickers grant access to Greenwich Point (as long as driver and passengers each have valid seasonal or daily park/beach pass), Byram Park, Island Beach Parking Lot and Town of Greenwich Transfer Station. The sun didn’t set until almost 5:45pm today! That is a sure sign that spring is coming. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Summer Camp Solutions: A Click Away

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It’s that time of year again, and if you procrastinate, you know how it goes: Spaces full, waiting list purgatory. Community Answers, the folks with the cool balcony office inside Greenwich Library publish annual resource guide to summer camps including everything from Audubon Greenwich Summer Nature Camp to Boy Scouts Camp Seton to Cardinal Baseball Camp, with 38 pages of camps listed both by name and by category. Community Answers has changed with the times, staying relevant by maintaining a landline that is promptly answered Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm at (203) 622-7979 as well as an interactive website that garnered over 112,000 views last year…. The organization does two major fundraisers a year. Their annual fashion show “Swing into Spring” takes place Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 11:30-2:30. Continue Reading →

Sports

Second Annual “Alumni Sprints” Regatta Set for April 26-27 in OG

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Alumni Sprints made history in 2013 as the first USRowing-sanctioned regatta specifically devoted to alumni racing. In 2014, organizers offer and expanded, two-day format with competitors arriving on Saturday, April 26 and racing on Sunday, April 27. All racing occurs on Sunday, and begins early at 7:30 am. Organizers are hosting a celebratory reception to coincide with event check-in the day before, on Saturday, April 26. Trailers are required to arrive prior to race day. Continue Reading →