Feb 20-26, 2008
In a New Book and Exhibit, Vermont Photographer Nakki Goranin Frames the History of the Photobooth; Pullout Guide to the Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade; Reel Jobs for Film Graduates in Vermont
Cake from Sunflower Bakery
After I mentioned her home business in one of my articles, “Party On…Consciously,” Sunflower Bakery owner Janet Makaris dropped off a gorgeous cake at the Seven Days office. It’s made with spelt flour with a layer of lemon curd (one of my favorite things) and maple fondant on top. And as you can see, was…
Food Articles From Slate.com
Thought these articles from Slate might be of interest… ~ Is Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate Better for the Environment (I hope not) ~ How Hungry is Hillary Clinton, by the sassy Mimi Sheraton. I wonder if anyone has done the same kind of analysis with Obama?
Béquet Caramels
Today, while shopping for lunch at the Fresh Market on Pine Street in Burlington, I discovered a brand of caramels I hadn’t seen before. Called Béquet, the sweets are made in Montana and come in flavors such as maple, salt-chocolate, “soft” and “chewy.” I opted for a trio: chipotle, espresso and salt. All three were…
Political Hackie
About five years ago, Damon Brink and a couple of partners bought out the venerable Nectar Rorris and became the new owners of Nectar’s Lounge and Restaurant. The town held its collective breath. Nectars, with its inimitable rotating orange neon sign, is the heart and soul of downtown Burlington. True, it had grown a little…
Twizzlers vs. Red Vines
I owe our awesome, locally owned video store a bunch of money — more than I’m currently willing to pony up. So, after years of swearing that I never would, I got a membership card to the evil, corporate video store. You know which one I mean. Most of my films arrive via Netflix anyway,…
A Must(ard) Read…
Funny NYT bit on mustard a couple days ago. I adore condiments and have a soft spot for mustard in particular, so I was quite amused. Need more mustard? Check out the website for the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum! Want some pickles with your mustard? Here’s another Bruni condiment post… (Are pickles a condiment? My…
Even More Tales From The Blood Island
Nose Bleed Island, Hello Shark and Palatypus at Radio Bean, Saturday, February 16.
Urgent! This Bit Has Nothing To Do With Grace Potter!
Soundbites: The Urgency, Michael Chorney
Party On . . . Consciously
In a world of picky eaters, local caterers figure out how to serve a crowd
Crumbs
Side Dishes: Janet Ancel, King Arthur Flour, Elegant Comfort Food from the Dorset Inn, The Mountain Top Inn, Cooking With Shelburne Farms: Food and Stories From Vermont, Junior’s Italian
What’s Your Comfort Food?
Last night, I got takeout from Big Fatty’s so that my sweetie and I could relax and not cook (and watch LOST). As I drove home with the smell of smoked meat making my nostrils tingle and my stomach growl, I tried to figure out why I love barbecue so damn much, and why I…
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King Street Talent Extravaganza [SIV67]
2/16/08: Magic, African drumming, a rock band led by a 9 year old and pies in the face. No, it isn’t Star Search, it’s the 2nd Annual King Street Talent Extravaganza. For decades the King Street Youth Center has served as a resource for children of all ages. Over the past 11 years Kevin Greenblott…
Pets Peeved
Art Review: Lance Richbourg “Dawgs,” mixed-media canine drawings. The Gallery at Burlington College. Through February.
Scene@ “Stones and Bones – Claws and Jaws,” Creationist Lecture
By Paul Veit, The North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, Sunday, February 17, 6.p.m.
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’m 99-percent positive that in the coming week you will not wind up in a hand-to-hand battle on top of a speeding truck with a rogue agent of the secret government. It’s also highly unlikely that the next time you open your closet door you will be forced to engage in…
The Revolution Was… Thoughtful
Book Review: Revolutionary Spirits: The Enlightened Faith of America’s Founding Fathers
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrived on the scene mere moments after an armed robber held up a bank in Vernon, British Columbia, because an RCMP detachment happened to be in the same building. The robber raced to his pickup truck, which wouldn’t start because the 20-year-old getaway driver had drained the battery…
Strip Miner
In a new book and exhibit, Vermont photographer Näkki Goranin frames the history of the photobooth
Vegan Treats at City Market
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a duo of products at City Market that I hadn’t seen before: raw, vegan “egg salad” and “tuna” salad. At the time, I was seeking mass quantities of comforting cooked potatoes, so I abstained. This morning, I noticed a some new products from the same company, Vermont Fiddle…
