Hundreds Enjoy Labor Day Fireworks in Wilton
After a postponement of the traditional Independence Day fireworks, the Town of Wilton put on a Labor Day weekend display Saturday evening at the community’s athletic fields along Wilton High School. Photo by JC Martin for WestportLocal.com
Community Protests Texas Abortion Ban
Community members met on the historic Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Bridge today in protest of the recent ban on abortions in Texas. Dozens of neighbors showed up to the protest in support of one another and the women affected in the South. Organized by local leaders and residents, the protest began at 10:00 AM and joined the many protests before it that have all been held on the historic spot in Downtown.
All photos by Jerri Graham Photography. Click to enlarge photos.
Paulie Pushes through Westport on His Way to Honor Fallen Flight Crew on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Paulie Veneto pushes his car through Westport today - starting in Bridgeport and ending in Norwalk with the help of a first responder escort - and support from the community.
Veneto, a former United Airlines flight attendant, completed the Boston - Los Angeles flight route September 10th, 2001 and went home. The next morning his coworkers were lost as their plane on the same route struck the south tower at 9:03. Following the attacks, he battled drug addiction until becoming clean in 2015. "I can now finally give tribute to my fallen crew members."
Paulie has been pushing a airline beverage cart from Boston's Logan International Airport - the origin for Flight 175 - until he arrives at Ground Zero in time for the 20th anniversary of the 09.11.01 terrorist attacks. His walk is raising money for survivors' families and the Power Forward foundation for sober living.
To learn more, donate, or to track Paulie’s progress, visit his website here.
Cooking with Sam Seideman: Basic, Delicious Hummus Recipe
Chef’s Tips:
Use this recipe as a basic hummus recipe.
Sam likes to add ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, roasted garlic, etc. to this hummus to jazz it up a bit.
For a creamier hummus, save chickpea liquid. Then, add a little bit to the hummus after adding your olive oil.
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Basic Delicious Hummus Recipe:
Ingredients:
⁃One (14oz) can of chickpeas
⁃1/3 Cup tahini
⁃Juice of one lemon
⁃2 large garlic cloves
⁃Cilantro
⁃1/3 Cup Olive oil
⁃Cumin
⁃Salt
Directions:
1. Add lemon juice and tahini to the food processor, mix on high for one minute
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Add to food processor and mix until smooth
3. Drizzle in olive oil and allow to mix.
4. Add cilantro, salt, and cumin. Mix until smooth
5. Put hummus in bowl, top with a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, and cilantro or parsley
6. Enjoy!!