June focus is on milk, milk products

#Middlebury #DairyMonth June is Dairy Month! Since 1939, the National Dairy Council has encouraged families to make milk their beverage of choice. Originally, it was a way for grocer ... Continue Reading →

Fall in love with asparagus

#Middlebury #Asparagus The beautiful bunches of asparagus now appearing at grocery stores and farmer’s markets are like a personal invitation to deliciously celebrate spring. ... Continue Reading →

Share tasty dishes on day of remembrance

#Middlebury #MemorialDay Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to remember those who died while serving our country. The holiday originated after the American Civil War to commemorate ... Continue Reading →

Make your own magical mayo

#Middlebury When it comes to condiments, I’m on Team Mayo! I know that there are folks who absolutely despise the flavor of mayonnaise, and others who can’t seem to live ... Continue Reading →

Recipes make Mother’s Day dinner easy

#Middlebury #MothersDay Mother’s Day is one of the busiest service days for restaurants. While I hate crowds and love to cook, I’m strictly forbidden to enter the kitchen ... Continue Reading →

Make this Derby Day party recipe

#Middlebury #KentuckyDerby I was “Netflix and chilling” one evening when I discovered an exciting new docuseries called “7 Days Out.” It provides an intimate look at the excitement ... Continue Reading →

Easter egg tips and a recipe

#Middlebury #Easter After the Easter baskets have been put away and the chocolate bunnies are a sticky, melted memory, the colored hard-cooked eggs linger on. Remember, that although ... Continue Reading →

Roasted lamb chops are a nice Easter Sunday dish

#Middlebury #Easter #Lamb The Easter holiday has a special meaning for me. As a child, Easter meant everything was fresh and new. My mother always bought me a pretty dress and beautiful ... Continue Reading →

Step up your grilled cheese game

#Middlebury I love a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast … and lunch, and dinner, and snacks. OK, I love grilled cheese sandwiches any time of the day! I’m not the only ... Continue Reading →

Ramp up your spring chicken

#Middlebury #Chicken I’m no spring chicken, so like many people of a certain age, watching Julia Child’s hilarious explanation of the proper names and weights for various ... Continue Reading →