Let’s start by making sure we are all on the same page. What is a meal swap and why is planning a meal swap a great way for busy families to eat better with less effort? And, before you...
If you’re cooking meals for your family and need a little help in the kitchen and some cooking tips, this article is for you. Take these essential cooking tips from a chef (me!) and run with them. I want...
Some of you probably love cooking while camping. I mean, this is Vermont, right? I can imagine some of the Vermont diehard campers coming up with meal plans featuring the best of the best. We live in a camping...
Poke bowls can be a healthy splurge when we order takeout. You might not order them every time you order, but, when you do, you feel really great about the decision.
Poke bowls consist of diced protein mixed with vegetables...
I bought an ice cream maker this summer and it is awesome!
I honestly didn't know much about ice cream makers, but everyone in my family loves ice cream. I have heard good things about making your own ice cream,...
Most people think food allergies are only diagnosed in kids, but both children and adults can develop different food allergies. In fact, 10.4% of the US population is food allergic, which translates to upwards of 32 million people.
One...
A few weeks ago, I made a colossal mistake. A mistake so major, so upsetting, so not-fixable that I did what any millennial would do: I shared it on Instagram.
You see, I ran out of my beloved almond milk,...
Don't you love it when food bloggers tempt you with delicious-sounding recipes for their version of the very best whatever it is? Except instead of giving you the list of ingredients and the recipe, you get an essay about...
Maple syrup is my favorite Vermont-made product.
I always keep a healthy supply of syrup in my refrigerator at all times. That is the Vermont way, right? I also love to visit sugar houses to see the process of making...
With the temperatures dropping and the leaves falling, I’m looking to get cozy. I have pulled out my wool socks and oversized sweaters. The apple cider is in the fridge. I am so very ready for fall. To me,...
Summer is here, which means it's time for campfire food!
Campfire food is so exciting for kids, whether it's at a campsite, a park, or even your own backyard. There is something so satisfying about cooking over an open fire....
Early spring is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. Just when the winter blues have tried to suffocate me, I notice the buds swelling on tree limbs, colors of wildflowers bursting through the snow like a...
My parents have both been blessed with green thumbs that would make Mother Nature herself proud. Throughout my childhood, the two of them maintained a vegetable garden that was approximately one-quarter of an acre in size and provided our...
One, two, over easy, sunny side up? This is a question I ask my family most mornings. Why? Because we have a coop full of feathery friends who produce the most amazing eggs every day. Do you want to...
In + Around Vermont
Ultimate Summer Fun for Kids in Milton, Vermont
When we moved to Milton, everyone seemed to have an opinion about the town. Many implied that the town was not pretty, safe, or...
