MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called a Caesar Salad?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called a Caesar Salad?

A lot of people assume that the caesar salad was inspired by Julius Caesar in Rome. But that isn’t true at all. It was actually named after the man who invented the salad in 1924, and Italian-American restaurant owner named Caesar Cardini It wasn’t even created in Italy! It was Tijuana, Mexico. Cardini, who lived…

THE FEED: 4 Delicious Apps You Need To Try Before Summer Ends

THE FEED: 4 Delicious Apps You Need To Try Before Summer Ends

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Summer isn’t over yet, but we only have a few weeks left. This week they talk about four summer apps you absolutely need to try before the sun sets on summer 2022. Photo credit: Getty Images

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did Times Square get its name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did Times Square get its name?

Living in Connecticut so close to New York City its likely you’ve been to Times Square many times. But have you ever thought of how it got the name? It was originally called Longacre Square until 1904 when the New York Times moved into the Times Building. It was then that they renamed it Times…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dark Chocolate Lovers just got the best news

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dark Chocolate Lovers just got the best news

If you have a sweet tooth for dark chocolate like I do this is the best news you will hear all day. Recently scientists have discovered that eating dark chocolate can lead to many health benefits. The cocoa in dark chocolate can lower your blood pressure and protect your heart. The antioxidants that are found…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Statues with horses have a hidden meaning

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Statues with horses have a hidden meaning

If you’ve ever seen a statue with a person on a horse there is a hidden meaning behind it. If the horse has both front legs up off the ground that means the person on the horse who the statue is honoring died in battle. If there is only one front leg up in the…

THE FEED: 5 Fun Things To Do With Your Final Weekend of July

THE FEED: 5 Fun Things To Do With Your Final Weekend of July

MEGAN’S PICKS: 1. The PAW Patrol Experience, South Norwalk CAMP store at the SoNo Collection. July 30 @ 9:30am – 5:30pm an interactive play adventure where kids go on missions to save the day just like their favorite courageous pups. 2. Lyman’s Sunflower Maze Opening Day, July 30 9am – 4pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sunflower Maze (105 South Street Middlefield, CT) at 9am Tickets:…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This was voted the most overrated breakfast food

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This was voted the most overrated breakfast food

This week I have tickets to another great show this summer. Jason Mraz coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport August 6th. Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s right? Q: This was voted the most overrated breakfast food A: Bacon Image credit: Getty Images