Defy Mud Season
With a delicious spring feast inspired by summer evenings in Morocco, Turkey, and Greece by Susan Nye You know its mud season when you’re more than a little tired of the snow. It’s not surprising. The beautiful white, fluffy stuff is long gone. The ski hill has closed. Spring showers are ever-so-slowly melting the piles of dirty snow that linger... [Read more]
Explore Paris
Experience the sights, sounds, and wonderful aromas by Lesley O’Malley Keyes Photos by Braxton Freeman Whether you decide to stay in a small, quaint B and B or one of many five-star hotels, there is only one way to start the day, in my opinion, and that is with a very French breakfast! Good coffee, a fresh-baked baguette with butter and strawberry... [Read more]
Dinner for Two
Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Spend a romantic evening sharing a delicious dinner and your favorite wine. Fresh Spinach Salad An elegant and tasty start to any meal. 3 slices bacon 1 bag baby spinach 1 small to medium red onion, very thinly sliced 3/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped Dressing 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4... [Read more]
Western Getaway
Travel Time Jackson Hole There’s something for everyone this winter by Debbie Johnson As winter approaches, do you often think about heading west to enjoy winter activities in a new terrain? I do. The vast expanses of Wyoming have always intrigued me. And, for some reason, Jackson Hole comes to mind more often than any other destination. Along with... [Read more]
Winter Fun
The Best Winter Ever! How to enjoy the long, cold season . . . when you don’t ski by E Senteio The cold has already crept in under the doorframes and whistled through the windowpanes. Winter in New England is many things; it can be jaw-droppingly beautiful, and it can be long—like, “will I never feel sunshine on may face ever again, please help... [Read more]
Woodstock Apples & Crafts Fair
38th Annual Apples & Crafts Fair Nothing says autumn like apples and crafts! On October 9 and 10 from 10am to 5pm, check out the 38th Annual Apples & Crafts Fair, where more than 100 juried craftspeople will be selling their wares. You’ll find handmade crafts, specialty food products, and much more. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Woodstock... [Read more]
Get Away from it All —with the Girls!
In the Company of Women Get away from it all—with the girls Proudly, I must say, since well before marriage, I have been an advocate for girls’ getaways. It probably stems from my strong memories of p.j. parties where we would chitchat, share stories, and giggle all night long. So, it comes as no surprise to me that women-only jaunts are a sizzling... [Read more]
Vermont Flannel
Congratulations, Vermont Flannel! Local company receives national honor The Vermont Flannel Company of East Barre, Vermont, recently received the Made in the USA Foundation’s Hall of Fame Award. The company was recognized for its dedication and commitment to manufacturing its apparel in the United States. “We’re honored to receive this award,”... [Read more]
Best Berries
Go for Blueberries! They’re high in health benefits Blueberries possess the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit because they are rich in antioxidants like anthocyanin, vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper (an effective immune builder and antibacterial), selenium, zinc, and iron (promotes immunity by raising hemoglobin and... [Read more]
Natural Garden Care
Tend your Garden Organically Luci Wilson, garden consultant from Peaceful Valley Farm, a California-based supplier of organic farming and gardening supplies, recommends gardeners keep a “garden first aid kit” on hand in order to target problems when they are new and more manageable. It’s much better to use just a little spray on a beginning infestation... [Read more]
