MISE EN PLACE…
Spring seems imminent but halting. The days wax and wane like the phases of the moon. Cool then warm, rainy yet sunny. I do love the deep fog in the mornings after the rain.
We were thrilled to bring you the story of Bloodroot in our last issue. Championed by Kristin Wolfe who wrote the article and Lisa Nichols who once again shot a beautiful cover.
We received so many thank you notes and much appreciation for bringing this hallowed institution to the forefront again. We weren’t the first. But unfortunately, we were the last to interview Selma.
Sadly, it was one of the last interview with Selma Miriam and her partner Noel Furie together. Selma passed away at her home in Westport on February 6. She was 89. Her ceremony was Sunday March 9th. Both Kristin and Lisa were able to attend the service, and we were proud that one of Lisa’s photos of Selma was featured. On Sunday, March 16, the New York Times published an outstanding obituary of Selma, chronicling her life and her impact on the lives of so many – https://tinyurl.com/bddepvk7 – hopefully it’s accessible. She was truly one of a kind.
The Spring Fresh issue brings a number of hopeful stories together to honor the season. We first look at The Laurel, another female owned and managed restaurant that has created a special place in West Hartford; Farmer Greg Hazleton shares how community has helped his farm to survive and thrive; the culinary team at Stone Ridge Senior Living Community shows us how fine dining makes food as medicine more delicious than ever; Rosemary Ostfeld celebrates the power of pollinators; and Butchers & Bakers helps us all to forget our problems with outstanding meals from Chef Zac Shuman.
Also, we’re very grateful to welcome Stone Ridge Senior Living Community as a new advertiser. Please support them and all of our advertisers as they make it possible to produce edible CT EAST for you. We hope you enjoy this issue of spring hope. Let us know!
Love and light,
R. Shane Kennedy
Publisher/Editor
