State Allocates Millions for Hunger Relief Program Operated by Restaurants

by Sally Pollak Posted on July 13, 2020 at 5:53PM

Since the start of the pandemic, food insecurity in Vermont has increased by 46 percent, according to Nicole Whalen, communications director of the Vermont Foodbank. “I am thrilled that the state is making an investment in helping people who are in need of food access it,” Whalen said.

Sharp Increase in Reported Poisonings From Ramp Look-Alike

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on May 15, 2020 at 8:01PM

Consuming false hellebore can cause severe nausea and vomiting, accompanied by a slowed heartbeat and a drop in blood pressure. Simone called it "a very serious cardiac poison."

Hill Farmstead Top Brewery in the World for Fifth Year

by Sally Pollak Posted on January 29, 2019 at 4:13PM

Hill Farmstead was founded by Shaun Hill at his family's farm in May 2010, and proceeded to win RateBeer's best new brewery title its first year.  In 2012, Hill Farmstead was awarded its first world-best rating. The brewery slipped to No. 2 the next year, regained the top spot in 2014 and has held the ranking ever since.

Hen of the Wood Restaurateurs Buy Prohibition Pig

by Sally Pollak Posted on December 4, 2018 at 3:22PM

There’s more going on. It’s the center of the town, physically and spiritually.”

Dining on a Dime: UVMMC Garden Atrium

by Sally Pollak Posted on October 19, 2018 at 4:25PM

Options extend to the dining area where seating includes a big chair with attached desk-top that faces raised-bed gardens, spots around the gas fireplace in the center of the room or traditional dining at a table. Wherever you sit, meals are delivered.

An Heirloom Tomato Salad With Mystery Tomatoes

by Sally Pollak Posted on June 6, 2018 at 3:59PM

thinking, We’ll give these little farms some props.  Having a small farmer’s name on the menu is good for us and good for them, so what’s the harm? "But it’s a false experience for the customer," Welton continued.

Dining on a Dime: Mad River Taste Place

by Sally Pollak Posted on September 8, 2017 at 5:05PM

Though the business is mostly a retail shop, you can eat a cheese and charcuterie board in-house. My friend and I shared the $13 plate and it was plenty of food for two — with three types of cheese, hard salami, a small bowl of jam, and matzoh from Patchwork Farm and Bakery in Hardwick.

The Big Feed at Shelburne Farms: Vermont Fresh Network Dinner

by Sally Pollak Posted on August 7, 2017 at 4:01PM

The Simmering Bone Sells the Nourishing Power of Broth

by Suzanne Podhaizer Posted on February 3, 2017 at 7:00AM

And, save for the chicken, she takes the time to smear the bones with tomato paste, drizzle them with olive oil, and roast them. Then, she soaks them in vinegar for an hour, because that breaks down the calcium and allows more mineral matter to end up in the final product.

Tilt (Finally!) Opens in South Burlington

by Alice Levitt Posted on July 2, 2014 at 10:21PM

But arcade fans are unlikely to be finished with Tilt anytime soon.