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 →

Moments in Time – April 13, 2022

#Middlebury On April 27, 1773, the British Parliament passes the Tea Act, a bill designed to save the faltering East India Company from bankruptcy. Many colonists viewed the act as ... Continue Reading →

Social media a bad idea when rehoming pets

#Middlebury #RehomingPets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read about Sherrie’s dilemma in trying to rehome her grandmother’s cats. Should she maybe put a notice in the newspaper ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – April 12, 2022

#Middlebury A great idea for mini ice packs: Freeze ketchup packets you get from takeout food. They are great for icing small bumps or bug bites. Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter ... Continue Reading →

Windsor eyeglasses first worn in Victorian times

#Middlebury #Kovels #Eyeglasses The earliest use of eyeglasses was recorded about 1300. Rock crystal was shaped and set into round frames to wear and improve clarity. Glasses with temple ... Continue Reading →

It’s sales tax-free week!

#Middlebury #SalesTaxFreeWeek Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday began Sunday, April 10, and will run through Saturday, April 16. It applies to certain footwear and items ... Continue Reading →

Bee offers free tag sale ads

#Middlebury The Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer is offering readers (but not businesses) free tag sale ads each month. The deadline for May ads, which must be submitted via email, is this ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of April 11, 2022

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Lamb loves to be surrounded by flocks of admirers. But be careful that someone doesn’t take his or her admiration too far. ... Continue Reading →

Treat leg swelling with horse chestnuts?

#Middlebury #Health # DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male who was diagnosed two years ago with superficial venous insufficiency. Venous ablation was considered, but my cardiologist ... Continue Reading →

COVID phone scams abound

#Middlebury #Seniors Thieves and scammers will do nearly anything to help us part with our dollars. In the latest one, as I write this, the thieves want to help me get the free COVID ... Continue Reading →