Summer! A time for playing outdoors, grilling and summer cocktails. I am usually a red wine girl but as we mark the beginning of summer with Memorial Day, I start getting excited about refreshing summer cocktails. These cocktails keep me...
Summer hasn’t even officially kicked off yet, and I am over here like, “Bring on the cocktails P-L-E-A-S-E!” In this episode of my Summer Cocktail Series: Refreshing Vodka Drinks,  I will be showcasing five cocktails made with vodka. When...
Hi, my name is Meredith and I’m food sensitive. It means just what it sounds like, that I have multiple food sensitivities. Major ones. My food sensitivities are not an eating disorder, although that has been suggested by people...
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Summer time is perfect for a quick, light refreshing dinner. These fish taco bowls are all of those and are packed with lots of flavor.  Fish taco bowls with strawberry mango salsa and lime crema Feeds 6 For the Fish: 2 lbs haddock...
Today was a rough day. I was wrapped up in my own big emotions and stuck in a rut. While running errands, I stopped at one of our local stores to pick something up for ye ole crotch goblins....

Avocado-licious

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We know that it can be easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to feeding our families. When you are contending with picky eaters, time constraints, and sleep deprivation, meal planning and food prep can often...
I love rotisserie chicken. I breeze into the grocery store, grab a fully cooked chicken, and enjoy the wonderful smell all the way home. For busy families, rotisserie chicken is an incredible gift. I buy one every week. It’s a...
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...
Recently, I’ve “discovered” the vibrant renaissance of fermented foods and the playful process of experimenting with my own ferments. For centuries, fermentation played a vital role in preserving seasonal raw foods and increasing their nutrient bioavailability, preventing famine during...
In all honesty, wine or wine cocktails are often my go-to for a hot summer night. When I am on a date with my husband, I always grab the wine list to see what they have for white wine....
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...
This year everyone came to our house for Christmas. I love hosting and hate driving in the snow, so this was perfect. “Everyone” included two cousins to my toddler and I thought that I would create a fun cooking...
Turkey Chili Stuffed Delicata Squash Mummies With Halloween just gone by, and Thanksgiving coming, these stuffed squash mummies are a fun way to celebrate the fall harvest with a festive family dinner. Ground turkey, beans, and veggies make this a...

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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families

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Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...