Tiny New York Kitchen: Quickie Chicken Noodle Soup

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1 1/2 Cups Sliced Carrots
1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
3 1/2 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
4 Ounces Uncooked Egg Noodles Or Pasta Of Your Choice
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

In a large-size saucepan heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Cut chicken breast into 1/2 inch pieces. Continue Reading →

Parenting

Depression and College Students, By Glenn Wolff, LCSW

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By Glenn Wolff, LCSW, Individual Group Therapy, Wolff Psychotherapy

A lack of sleep, poor eating habits, and not enough exercise make up a recipe for depression among college students. The stress that comes with academia—including pressure to get good grades, financial worries, failed relationships and conflicts with roommates—are enough to force some students to leave college or worse. In fact, depression is the No. 1 reason students drop out of school or commit suicide. Depression Among College Students Statistics

Depression is an epidemic among college students. Continue Reading →

Police & Fire

Subway Super Hero Sandwich, Samaritans Honored after School Bus Stalls on Tracks

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The train was in earshot as the three good samaritans and a bus driver shepherded 40 children off a yellow school bus stalled on the train tracks in Norwalk back on December 18, 2013. “It was scary,” said Melissa Acevedo of Norwalk who joked that her 13-year-old son tells her she tends to overreact. “We saw kids getting off the school bus on the tracks and I knew it wasn’t a regular bus stop. I knew something was very wrong.” “We saw the guy dressed as a Subway sandwich helping kids off the bus on the train tracks,” Acevedo told GFP on Monday at a civilian awards ceremony at Norwalk Police Headquarters. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Lemon & Herb Crusted Barramundi

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

Barramundi is a mild fish with a buttery flavor and delicate, flaky texture and is a good substitute for red snapper or Chilean sea bass. Barramundi boasts high levels of omega 3s and scores extra points for sustainability and affordability. INGREDIENTS

Zest of 1 Lemon
1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 Tablespoons Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
12 Ounces Barramundi Fillets

Season barramundi fish with lemon zest, chili powder thyme, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 15 minutes. Add olive oil to large sauté pan and heat over a medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Continue Reading →

Arts

C. Parker Gallery: An Art Answer for Greenwich

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By Leslie Yager
Forget preconceived notions of stuffy art galleries. According to Tiffany Benincasa, principal at C Parker Gallery in Greenwich, whether a customer seeks to start a collection, match the drapes, or find a painting to fit a particular space in their home, she eschews a sales pitch as much as anybody. “I’ve been cultivating a collection for over twenty years. I am passionate about art,” said Benincasa whose goal is to establish herself as Greenwich’s go-to resource for art, a place to start a conversation. Indeed, Benincasa’s Gallery, located at 17 East Putnam Ave is as welcoming as it spacious. Continue Reading →

Schools

Learning ABC….and DLE. iPads Distributed at Ham Ave and Riverside Schools

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On Wednesday Feb 19 and Thursday Feb 20, 800 iPad Airs were distributed to Hamilton Avenue and Riverside School students as part of Phase I of the Digital Learning Environment (DLE) implementation plan. The deployment of these devices has positioned Greenwich Public Schools to realize its vision for creating a personalized learning environment for every student, preparing them for success in school, and as they pursue higher education and careers. “Greenwich took another big step forward forward this week with Digital Learning,” said Greenwich Schools Superintendent McKersie in a release. “All students and teachers at Hamilton Avenue and Riverside now have iPad Airs and are demonstrating for the rest of the district how digital tools can be blended into teaching and learning on a school-­‐wide basis to help all our students excel.” “Literally hundreds of hours of planning went into this one pivotal moment,” said Director of Digital Learning & Tech Phillip Dunn. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

The burst of citrus flavor in this pound cake should bring on the anticipation of spring! INGREDIENTS

3/4 Cup Unbleached Flour
3/4 Cup Cake Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Sugar
2 Large Eggs (Room Temperature)
Lemon Glaze (Optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch loaf pan and set aside. In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir in poppy seeds. In a small-size bowl combine sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Tattoo Your Dog to Spare Him from the “Buncher”? Theta Gamma Nu?

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Roger is a five year old Lab-mix from Tennessee who was transported to Norwalk by a rescue group, fostered by a family in Norwalk and adopted by the editor of Greenwich Free Press three weeks ago. Roger is a fabulous dog. He is well behaved, happy and smart. Apparently his previous owner died and in the care of his owner’s surviving family he became ravaged by fleas and lost his hair. Most of Roger’s hair has since grown back, but he has bald spots. Continue Reading →