Photo: Kabsik Park
By: Ashley Bode
Vermont is known for a few wonderful things; the changing of the leaves in the fall, great slopes for skiing in the winter and, of course, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. What most people may not know is that the state has perfected two of life’s simplest and oldest pleasures. Vermont butter and cheese is credited as some of the best in the country, finding quality in artisanal roots and giving my family’s home state, Wisconsin, a run for its money.
One of the state’s most successful purveyors, Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, set up shop over 25 years ago in a small barn outside of Brookfield, Vermont and has flourished into a nation-wide phenomenon. [click to continue…]
When summer finally arrives, it’s hard to ignore the season’s harbingers. This includes but is not limited to: over air-conditioned indoor spaces, steaming subway platforms and streets, and the most dreaded of all: bathing suit season. Luckily, the negatives of summer make for positive solutions. I end up eating more salads and smoothies; and I exercise more. When the weekend comes, however, those well-intentioned plans can get derailed. (Brunch around the corner with a basket of pastries? Yes, please!) This summer I plan to have none of that, and to make it through each Saturday and Sunday with a healthy brunch without a side of guilt. [click to continue…]
Let’s face it, you’re busy. You’re constantly on the go. You don’t have time to prepare healthy meals for you and your family. I get it. I really do, ’cause guess what? I’m busy too! [click to continue…]
Last night was one of those nights where I didn’t have much in the fridge and was too tired to run to the grocery store. I wanted something hearty that would also incorporate some much needed greens. [click to continue…]
Photo: Emma Haberman
The Conscientious Carnivore By Emma Haberman
Charcuterie is the French word for prepared meat products such as pâté, rillette, and sausage, as well as the butcher shop that sells them. Coming from chair (“flesh”) and cuit (“cooked”), charcuterie was originally prepared as a way to preserve meat before the invention of refrigerators. Today we use it for the delicious flavor that comes from the preservation process.
A charcuterie plate is a great trick to have up your sleeve. Whether serving guests at a party or just having a light supper, [click to continue…]
Update this lunchtime classic with easy add-ins!
The grilled cheese sandwich is a staple of American cuisine. The combination of melted cheese and toasted bread is a favorite of children and adults alike and has become one of the most beloved meal items around the world. And although cheese and bread alone make a great meal, sometimes it’s fun to try something new and different. Why not try one of these ideas to take your grilled cheese from basic to gourmet? [click to continue…]
Photo: Linda Wagner
By Linda Wagner – Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach
It’s summertime and that means several things; longer days, warmer weather, long bike rides, aaaaand (the sometimes dreaded) swimsuit season! [click to continue…]
Photo: Leah Riley
By Leah Riley
It’s no surprise that I love cheese. I continually have blocks and wedges I use for snacks, as finger food for when guests come over and as a cooking ingredient. Sometimes I don’t get a chance to use all of it and I’m left with leftover cheese to use before it goes bad. [click to continue…]
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