Thinly sliced vegetables star in colorful tart

#Middlebury #VegetableTart Spring has sprung! When I saw some beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots as I was wandering the produce department, I immediately started pondering recipes ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – April 20, 2022

#Middlebury On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony debuts at Vienna’s Theater am Karntnertor. Having lost his hearing years earlier, the celebrated ... Continue Reading →

Pets wearing pants? How about no!

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I saw something on social media about a town in New York state that passed an ordinance requiring pets to “cover their genitals” by wearing ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – April 19, 2022

#Middlebury A good non-slip bathmat is essential in the tub to prevent accidents. Grab an extra one to drape over the edge of the tub for help when entering and exiting. “To remove ... Continue Reading →

Reproduction table costs less than antique

#Middlebury #Antiques #Nutting Sometimes a reproduction of an antique is worth almost as much as the original antique. Wallace Nutting (1861-1941) was a collector, expert, photographer, ... Continue Reading →

St. John’s assistant resigns

#Middlebury Barbara Whitaker, executive assistant to Middlebury First Selectman Edward B. St. John, met privately with St. John and Selectmen Ralph Barra and Elaine Strobel following ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of April 18, 2022

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden change of plans could lead to a misunderstanding with a friend or family member. Be ready to offer a full explanation of ... Continue Reading →

There’s no magic bullet to put belly fat in check

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman, mostly healthy (apart from well-controlled high blood pressure). Looking at me, people assume I am skinny, but I have a ... Continue Reading →

Odds are your pantry holds expired food

#Middlebury #Seniors #ExpiredFood Is it time to go through your pantry and look for any expired food items that might have been purchased over the past two years? You might be surprised. ... Continue Reading →

OIG nabs more VA scammers

#Middlebury #Veterans VETERANS POST by Freddy Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs investigative arm has been busy. Thanks to the VA’s Office of Inspector General, a group ... Continue Reading →