Sherwood State Park hosts third Mac & Chili Challenge
Posted: Updated:Sherwood Island State Park hosted the third annual Mac and Chili Challenge Sunday, with all proceeds going to the Turtle Shell Foundation and its support for educational enrichment programs.
News 12 met with contenders at Simply Delicious to learn about their “Jacked Mac & Cheese” dish.
The Jacked Mac & Cheese is described as a pigtail pasta covered with six different cheeses, buffalo chicken skin, bacon, roasted jalapenos and caramelized onions.
Those at Simply Delicious say they were also serving their barbecue brisket chili that received second place last year.
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WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
A viral-like illness is affecting students on both campuses of Western Connecticut State University, the college reports.
A viral-like illness is affecting students on both campuses of Western Connecticut State University, the college reports.
Forecast: Sunny Sunday with high temps around 59
Forecast: Sunny Sunday with high temps around 59
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Family of murdered man calls for justice
Family of murdered man calls for justice
One year after a Stamford man was murdered in Bridgeport, family and friends want an arrest to be made in the case.
One year after a Stamford man was murdered in Bridgeport, family and friends want an arrest to be made in the case.
Hundreds take part in Walk For MS
Hundreds take part in Walk For MS
Hundreds of people took part in the Walk MS national movement in Fairfield Saturday.
Hundreds of people took part in the Walk MS national movement in Fairfield Saturday.
Free dental clinic held in Torrington
Free dental clinic held in Torrington
Some Connecticut residents had the opportunity to get free dental care this weekend.
Some Connecticut residents had the opportunity to get free dental care this weekend.
Funeral to be held for New Milford double homicide victims
Funeral to be held for New Milford double homicide victims
Police say Katie Pladl grew up in Connecticut and found her biological parents just two years ago.
Funeral services are set to take place later this morning for the deaths in last week's double murder suicide.
Funeral services are set to take place later this morning for the deaths in last week's double murder suicide.
Westport students join nationwide rallies for gun reform
Westport students join nationwide rallies for gun reform
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Police: Over 100 underage patrons caught at Norwalk bar
Police: Over 100 underage patrons caught at Norwalk bar
Police say they found more than 100 underage people at a bar in Norwalk Thursday night and that many of them were drunk and without identification.
Police say they found more than 100 underage people at a bar in Norwalk Thursday night and that many of them were drunk and without identification.
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Chef's Quick Tip: Salmon
Chef's Quick Tip: Salmon
Chef Matt from Match shows News 12's Tina Redwine how to make salmon.
Chef Matt from Match shows News 12's Tina Redwine how to make salmon.
Chief’s Quick Tip: Cauliflower Rice
Chief’s Quick Tip: Cauliflower Rice
Chef Matt from Match Restaurant explains how to make cauliflower rice.
Chef Matt from Match Restaurant explains how to make cauliflower rice.
Chef's Quick Tip: Vietnamese Fried Rice
Chef's Quick Tip: Vietnamese Fried Rice
Chef Matt from Nom-eez is joined by News 12's Tina Redwine to create Vietnamese fried rice.
Chef Matt from Nom-eez is joined by News 12's Tina Redwine to create Vietnamese fried rice.
Beardsley Zoo debuts tiger cubs, wolf pups
Beardsley Zoo debuts tiger cubs, wolf pups
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport introduced its newest residents to the public on Wednesday.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport introduced its newest residents to the public on Wednesday.
Chef's Quick Tip: French Fries
Chef's Quick Tip: French Fries
Chef Matt, from Match Burger Lobster in Westport, demonstrates how to make quality french fries at home.
Instructions:
Cut potatoes into friesFirst Fry is 300 degrees for approximately nine minutes.
Second Fry is 375 degrees until golden brown
‘The History of Westport in 100 Objects’ exhibit officially opens
‘The History of Westport in 100 Objects’ exhibit officially opens
The Westport Historical Society opened a new exhibit Tuesday titled, “The History of Westport in 100 Objects."
The Westport Historical Society opened a new exhibit Tuesday titled, “The History of Westport in 100 Objects."
Chef's Quick Tip: Fried Egg Rolls
Chef's Quick Tip: Fried Egg Rolls
Chef Matt from nom-eez in Black Rock shows how to make delicious fried egg rolls.
Chef Matt from nom-eez in Black Rock shows how to make delicious fried egg rolls.
Chef’s Quick Tips: Avocado Toast
Chef’s Quick Tips: Avocado Toast
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan explains how to make two different types of avocado toast.
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan explains how to make two different types of avocado toast.
Chef's Quick Tip: Kale Salad
Chef's Quick Tip: Kale Salad
Chef's Quick Tip: Kale Salad
Chef's Quick Tip: Kale Salad
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan shows us how to make her kale salad.
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan shows us how to make her kale salad.
Chef's Quick Tip: Tuna Tartare
Chef's Quick Tip: Tuna Tartare
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan shows us how to make tuna tartare
Chef Angela from Baldanza Café in New Canaan shows us how to make tuna tartare
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
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Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Connecticut Public Golf Courses
Guide: Connecticut Public Golf Courses
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! All across the state, Connecticut offers a wide variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! All across the state, Connecticut offers a wide variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
