Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

INGREDIENTS:— 1/4 lb of butter (room temperature)— 1 1/2 cups of sugar— 2 cups of flour— 1 teaspoon of baking soda— 2 teaspoons of baking powder— 2 eggs (beaten)— 8 tablespoons of sour cream— 2 teaspoons of vanilla— 2-4 over ripe bananas — walnuts (optional) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Bear Legislation in CT

Bear encounters continue to be a problem in Connecticut. Senator Steve Harding is a ranking senator on the Environmental Committee. He shared the current legislation being debated in Hartford and says he’s confident it will pass with bi-partisan support, that is IF it gets out of committee. ((00:00)) It takes a village to raise a…

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

We start the week looking at the teacher workforce here in Connecticut. Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a report card on teacher recruitment and retainment in the state. Plus, she gave us a picture of a teacher’s job in today’s world impacting people staying in…

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills

Senator Richard Blumenthal has presented two bipartisan bills in an effort to eliminate puppy mills in the US. The problem? It’s not enough of a priority for lawmakers or even the everyday person. We hear the point of these bills and why the average American has no idea the scope of the problem. ((00:00)) Norwalk…

Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work

Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work

A pair of Westport mothers left their corporate jobs for motherhood. Ever since, they teamed up and created a recruiting business to help moms get back into the workforce. Meet Runa and Jasmine of FoundHER and what prompted them to help other mothers. ((00:00)) Fire safety 101: We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards…

Melissa in the Morning: Social Media and Mental Health

Melissa in the Morning: Social Media and Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we continue to tackle different topics around this with our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics. This week, we tackled social media and screen time hurting people’s mental health and how to detect if you’re consuming too much! ((00:00)) Several deadly crashes happened last weekend in Connecticut including a…

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Scam alert! Before you pay for flower delivery, buy new jewelry or purchase that online gift, know the signs of scammers! The BBB serving Connecticut shared tips ahead of Mother’s Day to help families protect their money and secure their gifts for mom. ((00:00)) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a crucial time to…

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

— Cooking spray— 4 cups of mini pretzels— 1 tbsp sugar— 3/4 cups of unsalted butter melted (1.5 sticks)— 2 bottles of instant vanilla pudding mix— 2 cups low-fat milk— 2 cups whipped topping— 1 pkg of strawberries or fresh strawberries sliced— (optional) strawberry jam, warm

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

In recent month, Norwalk Police have arrested nine middle schoolers for crimes including vandalism. Police Chief James Walsh told us the latest on the investigations and how the city has been actively combatting youth crime. ((00:00)) Two bills are getting a thumbs up and moving through the legislative session. The pair of bills tackles issues…

Melissa in the Morning: Allergies High in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Allergies High in CT

To mark Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month this May, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Worst Cities for Grass Allergies this summer. The study authors compared 131 metro areas based on allergy risk, exacerbators, and access to detection and treatment resources. More specifically, they looked at grass pollen forecasts, allergen intensity, and lawn mowing frequency, among nine…