Spoil dad with BBQ ribs for Father’s Day

#Middlebury #FathersDay #BBQRibs Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. If you’re like most households, you’ll gather and share a meal in honor of dear old Dad. While it ... Continue Reading →

Give ramen noodles a healthy upgrade

#Middlebury #RamenNoodles Each time I visit the grocery store, two things happen. First, I see food prices continuing to rise. Second, I snoop to see what other people have in their ... Continue Reading →

Twist on burnt ends starts grilling season

#Middlebury #MemorialDay #Burnt Ends The Memorial Day weekend is a time for recognition and gratitude as we honor the veterans who have given their lives for our country. For many families, ... Continue Reading →

Vintage Strawberries and Cream Cake Recipe

#Middlebury #Strawberry May is National Strawberry month, and on May 21 we celebrate National Strawberries and Cream Day, bringing together two favorites: fresh ripe strawberries and ... Continue Reading →

Learn secret to the best pizza at home

#Middlebury #Pizza Most pizza lovers agree: What sets pizzeria pizza apart from homemade pizza is that glorious crispy, crackly crust. That’s because commercial pizza ovens cook ... Continue Reading →

Meet the star of your Mother’s Day brunch

#Middlebury #Mother’sDay #Clafouti This Sunday is Mother’s Day! Here’s the plan: Let’s “take” Mom to her own personal French bistro for brunch. Place a table ... Continue Reading →

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 →

Schmaltz adds richness to matzo ball soup

#Middlebury Ah, matzo ball soup. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul. Rich chicken broth with tender chicken and pillowy dumplings made from matzo crackers. This recipe ... Continue Reading →

Diner classic made easily at home

#Middlebury #PattyMelt Here’s a classic comfort food that makes everyone happy. It’s a staple on diner menus across the country: the Patty Melt. Picture a burger patty slathered ... Continue Reading →

Serve ice cream cones minus the ice cream

#Middlebury One of my favorite things to do is find inexpensive products we all know and love and find new uses for them. Lately, ice cream cones have been on sale for less than $1.50. ... Continue Reading →