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Helper Jess Skiffington, left, brings longtime customer Gina Quinn her Easter kielbasa at V. Czapiga & Son on Cooper Street in Meriden on Friday.

Local markets facing low Easter kielbasa sales — ‘Easter just won't be the same’

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Helper Jess Skiffington, left, brings longtime customer Gina Quinn her Easter kielbasa at V. Czapiga & Son on Cooper Street in Meriden on Friday.

Local markets facing low Easter kielbasa sales — ‘Easter just won't be the same’
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This image released by Kim Bierly shows a pot roast dinner with carrots and potatoes, made in a slow cooker. Before the coronavirus emerged, Bierly often worked late at her office and then met her husband for a quick dinner at one of the restaurants in their central Pennsylvania neighborhood. Now working from home, she
This image released by Kim Bierly shows a pot roast dinner with carrots and potatoes, made in a slow cooker. Before the coronavirus emerged, Bierly often worked late at her office and then met her husband for a quick dinner at one of the restaurants in their central Pennsylvania neighborhood. Now working from home, she
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Virus sends a nation of restaurant-goers back to the kitchen
Debra DiGiandomenico, owner of Les’ Dairy Bar, talks about reopening the business after a sale agreement couldn
Debra DiGiandomenico, owner of Les’ Dairy Bar, talks about reopening the business after a sale agreement couldn
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Les’ Dairy Bar in Meriden plans to open Friday
Jose Delgado, left, and father, Hector Delgado, owners of Flair Restaurant and Bar at 98 Main St. in Southington, Mon., Mar. 16, 2020. The business will offer curbside pick up for food and they are working on delivery options. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jose Delgado, left, and father, Hector Delgado, owners of Flair Restaurant and Bar at 98 Main St. in Southington, Mon., Mar. 16, 2020. The business will offer curbside pick up for food and they are working on delivery options. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Local restaurants offering takeout and delivery service during coronavirus crisis
A french toast breakfast with strawberries at AmericanSoul Kitchen & Bar in Meriden on March 13, 2020. The soul food restaurant is expanding its breakfast menu. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
A french toast breakfast with strawberries at AmericanSoul Kitchen & Bar in Meriden on March 13, 2020. The soul food restaurant is expanding its breakfast menu. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Americansoul expanding brunch, lunch menus in Meriden
From left, Christina Hart, owner of Foodology Cooking School in Plantsville, and Girl Scouts Claire, 10, and Aibhlinn, 9, both of Meriden, get ready to taste test varieties of Girl Scout cookies Monday at the Record-Journal office in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
From left, Christina Hart, owner of Foodology Cooking School in Plantsville, and Girl Scouts Claire, 10, and Aibhlinn, 9, both of Meriden, get ready to taste test varieties of Girl Scout cookies Monday at the Record-Journal office in Meriden. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Girl Scout Cookie tasting with Meriden Girl Scouts, local professional baker
This Feb. 28, 2020 photo shows a sampling of whole grains on a kitchen counter in New York. Nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of whole grains. Especially today, when many people are cutting back on meat, whole grains can provide texture, flavor and often protein. (Katie Workman via AP)
This Feb. 28, 2020 photo shows a sampling of whole grains on a kitchen counter in New York. Nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of whole grains. Especially today, when many people are cutting back on meat, whole grains can provide texture, flavor and often protein. (Katie Workman via AP)
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Amaranth, barley, corn and more: the ABC’s of whole grains
This Feb. 21, 2020 photo shows boneless chicken poaching in a broth in Amagansett, N.Y. You can poach your boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they will be juicy, flavorful, plump and tender. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)
This Feb. 21, 2020 photo shows boneless chicken poaching in a broth in Amagansett, N.Y. You can poach your boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they will be juicy, flavorful, plump and tender. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)
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Poach boneless chicken breasts for flavor, tenderness
Record-Journal reporter Lauren Sellew taste-tests a few of Wendy
Record-Journal reporter Lauren Sellew taste-tests a few of Wendy
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Breakfast Baconator vs the McGriddle: Does Wendy’s new breakfast menu stand up to McDonald’s classic sandwich? 
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Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Store manager Lilly Fellows holds a freshly-brewed latte Wednesday at Southington Coffee House, 51 N. Main St. in Southington. Just six months after opening the downtown shop, Southington Coffee House is working on a West Street express location in a Sunoco Gas Station. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington Coffee House to open second location
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Alex Blank is co-owner of Twelve Percent Beer Project, at 341 State St., North Haven. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Twelve Percent Beer Project begins brewing in North Haven
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
"Axepert" Eric Yocca, right, winds up for a throw during a round with Jordan Catrone, left, of Thomaston, at Montana Nights Axe Throwing in Newington, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020. Yocca is also a front desk clerk at the business. Montana Nights will be opening another location in the Factory Square building in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Ax throwing range & bar expected to open in Southington this spring
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Pete McAloon, manager, talks about igloo dining at Back Nine Tavern at Southington Country Club.Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Igloo dining opens on Back Nine Tavern patio in Southington
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Chocolate factory, store opening in Southington's Factory Square
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rod Warner, of Durham, a patron of Horseshoe Taverne, talks about the new business at 100 New Haven Road in Durham on Monday. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Horseshoe Taverne settles in at familiar spot  in Durham
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
Spencer Sheades, 4, of Wallingford, waits for help from mother Jennifer before frosting his cupcake during a cupcake decorating class at Alyssa
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Cake decorating classes at Alyssa’s Cakery in Wallingford provides holiday fun
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
Record-Journal reporter Everett Bishop, Bailey Wright, Lauren Sellew, and Jeniece Roman taste-test six types of candy cane flavors to pick out the best, while in the newspaper
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The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
The Eatery co-owner Jon Masella puts together their "Mayflower Wrap" with house-roasted turkey breast, maple roasted sweet potatoes, apple-cornbread stuffing, and pear cranberry sauce, while in the eatery in Wallingford on Nov. 21, 2019. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
Hostess Sarena Salmeri.
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Prohibition-themed bar The Manhattan opens on Eden Avenue in Southington
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
Left to right, co-owners Glenn Murphy and Matthew and Shannon Oneto talk about their new Rogue Coffee Company business.
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Wallingford coffee company rolls out traveling coffee truck
Co-owner Kevin Staehley poses outside Yankee Cider Co.
Co-owner Kevin Staehley poses outside Yankee Cider Co.
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Yankee Cider Co. adds taproom, seasonal ciders