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West Hartford in History
Getting to Know Our Community — Starting With the Past!
We often feature book recommendations to promote local authors or historical figures, but this month, we want to highlight a different kind of resource: a website! One of the great things about living in West Hartford is that it’s steeped in history, and there is so much to learn about our community. We have many great local resources you may or may not be familiar with. One example is Webster’s West Hartford History ( WestHartfordHistory.wordpress.com ). We were inspired by this website (as well as another — more on than shortly) as we put together our Page 4 article on harvesting ice in West Hartford. Webster’s West Hartford History website is brimming with articles, essays, and features that tie right back into our community. Webster’s West Hartford History is associated with another great local resource: the Noah Webster House ( NoahWebsterHouse.org ). While the Noah Webster House is packed with numerous historical resources, their “Armchair Tour of West Hartford History” is an excellent and accessible way to learn about our community. You can find this video series on their website ( NoahWebsterHouse. org/armchair-history ) and on their Facebook page ( Facebook.com/noahwebsterhouse ). This video series covers a range of topics, including ice harvesting, haunted houses, area parks, and so much more. There is a lot of great content to browse through, and if you’re looking to learn more about the history of our town, it’s a great place to start! Later this year, we’ll also be diving into more historical content, so be on the lookout for more great stories about old West Hartford, but in the meantime, enjoy these great resources. You never know what you might learn!
Easy One-Pot Lentil Soup
Inspired by MinimalistBaker.com
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp coconut oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 shallots, diced • 4 large carrots, sliced thin • 4 stalks celery, sliced thin • Sea salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste
• 3 cups red potatoes, cubed • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped • 1 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed and drained • 2 cups chopped kale
Directions
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, shallots, carrots, and celery for 4–5 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 2. Add potatoes to pot, along with more salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes. 3. Add vegetable broth and herbs, then bring soup to a simmer. 4. Add lentils, stirring until soup returns to a simmer. Then, turn the heat to low and cook soup uncovered for 15–20 minutes. 5. Finally, add kale and additional salt and pepper as needed. Cook for 3–4 minutes, thin soup with additional vegetable broth as needed, and serve!
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