Why I’m running for the Hunger Mountain Coop Council
I’ve served on the Council of the Hunger Mountain Coop since January 2011, when I was appointed to fill an open seat. I want to continue to serve on the Council because I believe in the vital role the...
View ArticleFarmer Exchange: Wellspring’s Mimi Arnstein visits Cuba
For this week’s Bridge, I was fortunate to speak with Mimi Arnstein about her recent trip to Cuba to attend Third International Agroecology Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Small...
View ArticleVermont Liquors from Vermont Grains
One distiller I didn’t mention in this week’s Times-Argus story about local liquors is WhistlePig, based in Shoreham, Vermont. WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey is a 100 percent rye, 100 proof whiskey....
View ArticleMore Healthy Snacks for Kids
Thanks to the many parents who chimed in with healthy snack ideas for this week’s issue of the Bridge. Buzz Ferver of Worcester says his kids love nori sheets, cut into tiny squares. According to the...
View ArticleFood Issue: Hunger, Self-Sufficiency, and Human Dignity
I’m one of those people who cries almost at the drop of a hat, but it’s rare for me to get choked up during an interview. This month, though, was different. As I spoke with Kimberly Lashua, director of...
View ArticleCelebrate Father’s Day with Food and Farm Events
Lots of great food events happening this weekend; if Dad’s a gourmand, take him out for a delicious Father’s Day! Tonight (Friday), Ariel’s Restaurant in Brookfield is hosting an Andalucian dinner in...
View ArticleMatthew’s back in the kitchen!
I’m not one for rankings, but Matthew Bilodeau is one of my three favorite Vermont chefs. I loved his food when he was cooking at the [old] Black Door, and I’m psyched he’s back in action at the “new”...
View ArticleLate-September food happenings in central Vermont…
Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery in Berlin presents a Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Enjoy their wines by the glass, wood fired pizza, and live music by...
View ArticleSteaming chai, warming lunch at Tulsi Tea Room
“As snow finally fell for the first time this year, I was transported back in time and halfway around the globe to Dharmasalam, India. Several years ago I had the good fortune to travel in northern...
View ArticleWilaiwan – When?
Looks like Wilaiwan’s Kitchen — the famous “Thai Cart” of Montpelier — is just about ready to open! Anyone know when?
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