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On the Menu - The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern
January 14, 2015 To be honored as a Fred Bollaci ‘Golden Palate’ partner, a restaurant must deliver exquisite cuisine with a health forward, localvore edge. Chef Amy Chamberlain’s Manchester restaurant, The Perfect Wife, is the perfect inaugural Vermont recipient.
Fresh off the Farm - Full Moon Farm's Squash
November 19, 2014 Rachel Nevitt and David Zuckerman own and operate Full Moon Organic Farm in Hinesburg, Vermont.
On the Holiday Table - Local Turkey care of Healthy Living Cafe and Market
November 5, 2014 Over almost 30 years, Owner Katy Lesser has grown Healthy Living Market and Cafe from a small 1,200 square foot store to the thriving 35,000 square foot local food powerhouse and learning center it is today.
On the Menu - Good to Go Food Cart!
October 15, 2014 For the past four years, Michael Flanagan has been traveling far and wide in his mobile “gypsy kitchen” peddling delicious Vermont food at famous festivals like Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Mountain Jam in New York.
Fresh off the Farm - East Shore Vineyard
October 15, 2014 We caught up with Ben Durant, owner of East Shore Vineyard, on his way back from Montreal on a run to pick up some wine bottles.
Fresh off the Farm - Shelburne Orchards
September 17, 2014 Nick Cowles, farmer and owner of Shelburne Orchards, and Megan Humphrey, the Orchard's events, marketing and all around champion, were busy setting up for their 13th Annual Small Farms Food Fest on the blustery September morning we stopped by for a visit.
Fresh off the Farm - Hartshorn's Santa Davida Farm
September 3, 2014 Hartshorn's Certified Organic Farm in Waitsfield has seen a fantastic tomato season. “Contrary to what one might think, tomatoes actually do better in cooler summer temps,” Farmer Dave Hartshorn explains this year's thriving crop. .
Vermont Works for Women - Fresh Food Enterprise
August 20, 2014 If you came to the 2014 Annual Forum Dinner, you may have taken the opportunity to chime in on your preference between two special bites of mac and cheese.
On the Forum Menu - Mountain Foot Farm and Michael's on the Hill
July 9, 2014 Curtis Sjolander has been raising brown trout on his Wheelock, VT farm for over 20 years; selling the fish at farmers' markets, through his CSA and to lucky restaurant chefs.
Fresh off the Farm - Wellwood Orchard
June 25, 2014 Wellwood Orchard has been producing apples for almost 100 years. Roy Mark took over the orchard in the early 80’s and to extend his season he added early crops that would also be "pick-your-own", like his apples.