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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Mega Millions fever grips Connecticut as record jackpot soars to $1.6B
Mega Millions fever grips Connecticut as record jackpot soars to $1.6B
The historic $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot ever will be drawn Tuesday.
The historic $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot ever will be drawn Tuesday.
Forecast: Warm and Cloudy with a chance of showers Tuesday
Forecast: Warm and Cloudy with a chance of showers Tuesday
Weather Update
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Stay safe this Halloween with these simple tips
Stay safe this Halloween with these simple tips
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating with your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
Man arrested after 2 Milford armed robberies
Man arrested after 2 Milford armed robberies
Tasmine Shannonhouse, 25, of Hamden, is facing charges in connection to two armed robberies in Milford, police say.
Tasmine Shannonhouse, 25, of Hamden, is facing charges in connection to two armed robberies in Milford, police say.
A man accused of two armed robberies in Milford has been arrested, police say.
A man accused of two armed robberies in Milford has been arrested, police say.
Chef's Quick Tip: Double Guacamole
Chef's Quick Tip: Double Guacamole
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
WWE star Roman Reigns announces he has leukemia
WWE star Roman Reigns announces he has leukemia
WWE SummerSlam 2018 Professional Wrestling: WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns entering the ring with his belt before Universal Championship match vs Brock Lesnar at Barclays Center. Brooklyn, NY 8/19/2018 CREDIT: Rob Tringali
WWE wrestler Roman Reigns says he will step away from the ring because he has leukemia.
WWE wrestler Roman Reigns says he will step away from the ring because he has leukemia.
Millions of pounds of frozen taquitos recalled
Millions of pounds of frozen taquitos recalled
Ruiz Food Products is recalling 2.5 million pounds of frozen taquitos due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Ruiz Food Products is recalling 2.5 million pounds of frozen taquitos due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Ruiz Food Products is recalling 2.5 million pounds of frozen taquitos due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Ruiz Food Products is recalling 2.5 million pounds of frozen taquitos due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
Business Briefs: Facebook, Constellation Brands, autonomous vehicles
Business Briefs: Facebook, Constellation Brands, autonomous vehicles
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
On the Spot: National Make a Difference Day
On the Spot: National Make a Difference Day
National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October.
National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October.
National Make a Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October.
Poll: National TV Talk Show Host Day
Poll: National TV Talk Show Host Day
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
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Guide: Pumpkin Picking in Connecticut
Guide: Pumpkin Picking in Connecticut
Find the perfect pumpkin at one of these patches in Connecticut.
Find the perfect pumpkin at one of these patches in Connecticut.
Guide: Haunted houses in Connecticut
Guide: Haunted houses in Connecticut
Get a scared at one of these haunted houses in Connecticut.
Find out if you are brave enough to go through some of Connecticut’s spookiest haunted houses.
Find out if you are brave enough to go through some of Connecticut’s spookiest haunted houses.
Chef's Quick Tip: Double Guacamole
Chef's Quick Tip: Double Guacamole
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
Chef's Quick Tip: Wonderful ceviche
Chef's Quick Tip: Wonderful ceviche
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
This week, Chef Jose Aguilar from Bodega Taco Bar in Darian and Fairfield shows Tina Redwine how to make a wonderful ceviche.
Bridgeport Discovery Museum celebrates 60th anniversary
Bridgeport Discovery Museum celebrates 60th anniversary
The Bridgeport Discovery Museum celebrated its 60th anniversary.
The Bridgeport Discovery Museum celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Thousands attend pumpkin festival in Stratford
Thousands attend pumpkin festival in Stratford
Thousands attend pumpkin festival in Stratford Thousands of residents attended the 'Great Pumpkin Festival' in Stratford.
Thousands attend pumpkin festival in Stratford Thousands of residents attended the 'Great Pumpkin Festival' in Stratford.
Food Truck Friday: Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies
Food Truck Friday: Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies
Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies' out-of-this-world treats can be bought from two locations, as well as a food truck.
Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies' out-of-this-world treats can be bought from two locations, as well as a food truck.
Chef's Quick Tip: Healthy alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies
Chef's Quick Tip: Healthy alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy but still tasty alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies.
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy but still tasty alternative to Hershey's Kisses cookies.
Chef’s Quick Tip: Green Immunity Broth
Chef’s Quick Tip: Green Immunity Broth
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a vegan soup that will help the heal and repair the body. Ingredients: Makes about 2.5 cups *Use organic when possible 2.5 cups of hot water ( or use bone broth) 1 tablespoon of spirulina 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon of ginger or ½ inch of fresh grated ginger 2 garlic cloves Juice of 2 lemons Pinch of cayenne or turmeric (or both!) Pinch of nori as...Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a vegan soup that will help the heal and repair the body. Ingredients: Makes about 2.5 cups *Use organic when possible 2.5 cups of hot water ( or use bone broth) 1 tablespoon of spirulina 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon of ginger or ½ inch of fresh grated ginger 2 garlic cloves Juice of 2 lemons Pinch of cayenne or turmeric (or both!) Pinch of nori as...Food and Fun Jam: Rawley's Drive-in
Food and Fun Jam: Rawley's Drive-in
News 12 Connecticut's Sean McCabe visited Rawley's Drive-in. It's Fairfield's oldest eatery and features the Hummel Bros. hot dog, which has been made the same way since the mid-40s.
News 12 Connecticut's Sean McCabe visited Rawley's Drive-in. It's Fairfield's oldest eatery and features the Hummel Bros. hot dog, which has been made the same way since the mid-40s.
News 12 Connecticut's Sean McCabe visited Rawley's Drive-in. It's Fairfield's oldest eatery and features the Hummel Bros. hot dog, which has been made the same way since the mid-40s.News 12 Connecticut's Sean McCabe visited Rawley's Drive-in. It's Fairfield's oldest eatery and features the Hummel Bros. hot dog, which has been made the same way since the mid-40s.
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Your 2018 Connecticut Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Connecticut Halloween Costumes
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!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. 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.
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
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!
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Connecticut Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
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Your 2018 Connecticut Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Connecticut Halloween Costumes
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
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!
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
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.
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PHOTOS: Chef's Quick Tip
PHOTOS: Chef's Quick Tip
Chefs throughout western Connecticut give their cooking tips on dishes and desserts.
Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's Chef Quick Tips.
Here are the amazing dishes featured in Tina Redwine's Chef Quick Tips.
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Connecticut Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
Elton John will perform October 9.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum.
