By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM Extension master gardener Growing popcorn is a fun way to extend the summer corn season. If you are familiar with growing sweet corn, growing corn for popping is very similar. Make sure to select seeds […]
Category: Food matters
The River Pub & Grill opens on Center Street, Brandon
By Neil P. Allen BRANDON— Last month, The River Pub & Grill opened its doors at 18 Center St. in Brandon. The new restaurant is described as “a casual environment with pub-style food, drinks, and cocktails in an open concept […]
How doughnuts became so famous
Doughnuts are a beloved breakfast staple. A glazed doughnut to go with morning coffee on the way to work is a morning ritual for many people. Despite their popularity, many people do not know much about how doughnuts came to […]
Purple Donut Days are back supporting Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum
Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, 8-11 a.m. — RUTLAND— Jones Donuts and Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be “cooking up” something special for the weekend of June 12-13. For the second year, Jones Donuts will be putting a unique spin on […]
Saving seeds — gardeners are the stewards of our genetic heritage
By Ron Krupp Editor’s note: Ron Krupp, author of “The Woodchuck’s Guide to Gardening,” “The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” and “Lifting the Yoke,” is working on his third garden book, “The Woodchuck’s Guide to Landscape Plants and Ornamentals.” When we plant […]
Everyone Eats: Rutland and Windsor Counties
For more information visit: vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats Rutland County Vermont Farmers Food Center 251 West Street, Rutland Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 p.m.-6 p.m. (Drive-thru; first-come, first-served) Rutland Veggie Van Go Diamond Run Mall Thu 4/22, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. For more […]
Fair Haven Inn serves up global fine dining in Western Vermont
By Brooke Geery FAIR HAVEN— Sometimes you walk into a place and it immediately feels like home. The Fair Haven Inn is one of those places. When I arrived for happy hour on a rainy day last week, co-owner Bruce […]
Mother’s Day breakfast, Sunday, May 9, at West Pawlet Fire House
Sunday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting its monthly pancake breakfast at the Fire House located at 2806 Vermont Route 153, West Pawlet, on May 9 from 7:30-11 a.m. The menu includes […]
Garden planning with plant hardiness zones
By Judith Tremblay, Ext. master gardener intern Now that the warmer days of spring are here, it is not uncommon for cabin fever to be replaced with gardening fever. However, it is important to take a step back and consider what […]
Surprise Mom with a special dessert in her honor
Mothers selflessly devote themselves to their children from infancy into adulthood. A mother’s love never wanes, and she’s always ready and willing to step in and put her children first. Mother’s Day is a great chance for men, women and […]