Anyone who’s read a newspaper in Fairfield County for the past few decades will remember Rita Papazian’s name. Or, more specifically, her byline. The name preceded countless stories ranging from crime news to celebrity interviews. Papazian also penned some books, including “Remembering Fairfield Connecticut: Famous People & Historic Places” for History Press, and “Gioacchino: Memoir of an Italian Immigrant.”

Papazian left the newspaper business, but she’s still writing. If she’s to be considered a reporter today, her new beat is her own kitchen. “I Never Promised You a Cookbook” is the amusing name of her 212-page collection of personal stories, homey recipes and some of those celebrity interviews she filed back in the day. The dishes, from antipasto to desserts, reflect a particular sensibility.