Roger Adler
Location
West Hartford, CT
Expertise
House Painting, Travel, Pets
- Roger has written articles for periodicals, in-house publications, and media outlets in New York City and Connecticut.
- For many years, Roger's popular weekly National Law Journal Column showcased the nation's top lawyers.
- He wrote "An Insider's Guide to the West Side" for the New York Times, and co-authored two books, "The Army/Navy Store Catalog" (Penguin Books) and "Croquet: It's History, Strategy, Rules and Records" (Stephen Greene Press/Penguin).
Experience
Roger's career in words started as one of four principals in a book packaging company (one of his partners being Stephen King's editor). Since then, he has co-written two books and a booklet for The New York Times. As a long-time contributor to American Law Media, his work has appeared in The National Law Journal; The New York Law Journal; Lexis/Nexis; Law.com; Texas Lawyer; Northwestern Law, and countless other legal publications. More than 200 of his profiles highlighted the top lawyers from Fortune 500 companies. Roger's freelance writing has covered subjects as diverse as Richie Havens, Japanese woodblocks, kitchen design, gardening and diversity in Connecticut businesses. Influenced by his stint as an NBC page, where he met John Lennon, Muhammed Ali and Ringo Starr, Roger keeps an eye on popular culture as much as his free time allows.
Education
Roger has a bachelor's degree in English from Colgate University, nestled deep in New York State's Chenango Valley. He received an education steeped in tradition, with an emphasis on English and philosophy. By the time he graduated, he had finally become acclimated to the harsh upstate winters.
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Stories By Roger Adler
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Closely related to another beverage of specific tastes, the full range of armagnac's flavors and aromas can be experienced in a number of ways.
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If you've ever enjoyed Southern cuisine, you've probably had a dish featuring grits. Do you know the difference between the hominy and stone-ground varieties?
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Gordon Ramsay is known for many things from his crude mouth to his tasty dishes, but did you know he once played professional soccer? Here's what we know.
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Cuisine in Britain is both delicious and unique. When there's a story behind it, it can be even more enjoyable. The story behind fish head pie is unforgettable.
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Like many other food-related products, the Mason jar -- the canner's choice for more than 160 years -- was also named after the person who invented it.
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It's believed there were no limits to what Thomas Edison could invent. Why not a machine that could make something edible out of something inedible?
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Frozen peppers are adequate substitutes if you can't find the fresh variety at your grocery store. Peruvian peppers are available in the U.S. in varied forms.
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The BLT is one of the most popular sandwiches in the U.S. But did you know that tomatoes were once considered to be poisonous? Here's the history of the BLT.
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The differences between frozen and canned greens may not be as great as generally believed, but here's why you should always choose frozen greens over canned.
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Marcel Proust's epic masterwork "In Search of Lost Time" wouldn't have been written if not for the French shell-shaped delicacy known as the madeleine.
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Carolina Gold was a rice variety that flourished during the early history of America, died out, and is now experiencing a resurgence. Learn more here.
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Storing food items correctly is an important part of preservation and kitchen management. Here is why you should never store brown sugar in the fridge.
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Some fish are exposed to additives to artificially add weight, improve appearance, tenderize the flesh, or disguise their subpar freshness, so be picky.
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You may be a fan of shrimp in its most popular forms: scampi, cocktail, or wrapped in bacon. But have you ever purchased shrimp with their heads still attached?