Take a Moonlight Hike
Rediscover favorite Vermont hikes under a winter full moon by Faren MacDonald At seven o’clock, the full January moon, sheathed in a fine haze, still holds its just-risen orange hue. A group of hikers who have gathered in the Mount Tom parking lot off Prosper Road use the moon’s glow to fasten their snowshoes. We switch on our headlamps to peer... [Read more]
Celebrate in Canada
Celebrate the New Year at the Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec, it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the... [Read more]
Go for a Ride
The Best View in the World Dog sledding with Braeburn Siberians by Meg Brazill It’s not easy keeping up with Katharine Bennett and her husband Alex MacLennan, let alone their team of Siberian huskies. It’s a perfect winter morning, and we’re on top of a mountain along Vermont and New Hampshire’s shared border. On today’s two-hour dogsled ride,... [Read more]
Kid’s Nutrition
Back-to-School Lunches & Snacks—It’s Elementary! Nutrition can be delicious. by Elaine Ambrose To get kids to consume those thoughtfully prepared lunches, remember the basics: keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Another one: kids like foods in small compartments or containers—think Bento-style lunch boxes. Kids love fruit, especially... [Read more]
Winter’s Coming!
Be prepared for a long, cold season by Elaine Ambrose Button up—winter’s coming! Make a list and head outside (while you still can). Clear leaves and vegetation from foundations, and seal cracks where critters can enter—mice need only a dime-sized door! Check sills for dry rot and pests, then trim branches hanging too close to the house. Good-bye... [Read more]
Perennial Power
Divide—and multiply! Share your perennials with friends by Elaine Ambrose For more blooms and healthier plants next spring, rejuvenate your garden now by dividing perennials. When blooms have decreased, plants are growing in big clumps with a “donut hole” in the middle, or invading their neighbors’ space, it’s time. Clipping foliage first... [Read more]
4th of July Picnic
Treat your family and friends to a new twist to some old favorites. Red, White, and Blue Burgers Juicy and delicious! Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef sirloin 1 red onion, diced 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat,... [Read more]
Small is Better
Small-Group Touring No backpack needed by Debbie Johnson Based on today’s demographics, with baby boomers being the largest population traveling, “small-group touring” has come onto the scene. We’re living much longer, with a whole life after children—and before assisted living! We’re traveling with kids, grandkids, and parents in tow.... [Read more]
Giving Back
King Arthur Flour Baker Joins Volunteer Project in Dominican Republic Employee-owned Company Sends Baker for Fifth Volunteer Visit [Read more] Read More →
Simplify Your Life
Declutter. Although the cliché of “spring cleaning” is as common as cutting your hair after a breakup, think seriously about simplifying your life this spring. Reevaluate your things and discard, or recycle, the items you never use: the clothes you haven’t worn for years, the trinkets collecting dust. While being a packrat can be comforting,... [Read more]
