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Cast Iron Kate: 5 tips for new foragers in the hills of Vermont

Cast Iron Kate: 5 tips for new foragers in the hills of Vermont Jul 21, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Take someone you love to Vergennes Laundry for coffee and baked goods

This weekend with Bridget: Take someone you love to Vergennes Laundry for coffee and baked goods Updated Jul 15, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Fourth of July burgers for the vegetarian in the family

Cast Iron Kate: Fourth of July burgers for the vegetarian in the family Updated Aug 3, 2021

Check out Glow Nutrition, a new club in Essex Junction for healthy options and community

Check out Glow Nutrition, a new club in Essex Junction for healthy options and community Updated Jun 29, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: How to make your own sushi

Cast Iron Kate: How to make your own sushi Jun 21, 2021

Things to do

This converted maple sugarhouse is close to ski resorts and is near West River

This converted maple sugarhouse is close to ski resorts and is near West River

National Night Out returns this Tuesday with a bang. Here's what you need to know.

National Night Out returns this Tuesday with a bang. Here's what you need to know.

6 things to do this weekend, July 31-Aug. 1, in Chittenden County

6 things to do this weekend, July 31-Aug. 1, in Chittenden County

Sweet Wheels VT, a new gourmet donut bus, rolled into Essex this weekend

Sweet Wheels VT, a new gourmet donut bus, rolled into Essex this weekend Updated Jun 20, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

From rockstar to pie maker: Here’s how David Penzo came to make wood-fired pizza out of a food truck in Five Corners

From rockstar to pie maker: Here’s how David Penzo came to make wood-fired pizza out of a food truck in Five Corners Updated Jun 16, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Cedar plank salmon a simple classic

Cast Iron Kate: Cedar plank salmon a simple classic Updated Aug 3, 2021

Barnyard Pizza opens second location in Essex

Barnyard Pizza opens second location in Essex Updated Jun 7, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

As first anniversary approaches, Black Flannel Brewing hires new chef and plans live entertainment

As first anniversary approaches, Black Flannel Brewing hires new chef and plans live entertainment Updated Jun 2, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

This weekend with Bridget: Celebrate Memorial Day at one of these 13 Vermont breweries with outdoor seating

This weekend with Bridget: Celebrate Memorial Day at one of these 13 Vermont breweries with outdoor seating Updated May 28, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Grilled lamb a favorite spring meal

Cast Iron Kate: Grilled lamb a favorite spring meal May 26, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Doe's Leap Farm has exquisite cheese, artisanal sausage

Cast Iron Kate: Doe's Leap Farm has exquisite cheese, artisanal sausage Updated May 20, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Spiced cream spinach stew a warm, savory vegetarian option

Cast Iron Kate: Spiced cream spinach stew a warm, savory vegetarian option Updated May 11, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Enjoy a picnic with sandwiches from Poppy Cafe in Burlington’s Old North End

This weekend with Bridget: Enjoy a picnic with sandwiches from Poppy Cafe in Burlington’s Old North End Updated May 2, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Travel

This converted maple sugarhouse is close to ski resorts and is near West River

This converted maple sugarhouse is close to ski resorts and is near West River

Seeing Vermont: Wildlife call Raven Ridge Natural Area in Monkton home

Seeing Vermont: Wildlife call Raven Ridge Natural Area in Monkton home

Seeing Vermont: Mt. Hunger and White Rock Mountain

Seeing Vermont: Mt. Hunger and White Rock Mountain

State officials are warning Vermonters not to eat this poisonous plant

State officials are warning Vermonters not to eat this poisonous plant Updated May 2, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Reinventing grilling with chili jam chicken

Cast Iron Kate: Reinventing grilling with chili jam chicken Updated Apr 18, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Visit PK Coffee in Waterbury or Stowe for coffee and hospitality

This weekend with Bridget: Visit PK Coffee in Waterbury or Stowe for coffee and hospitality Apr 15, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Lettuce wrap chicken burgers, a delicious low-carb meal

Cast Iron Kate: Lettuce wrap chicken burgers, a delicious low-carb meal Updated Apr 14, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Drunken Swedish Meatballs

Cast Iron Kate: Drunken Swedish Meatballs Apr 4, 2021

The Food Bar, an Italian deli with New Jersey roots, opens in Essex Junction

The Food Bar, an Italian deli with New Jersey roots, opens in Essex Junction Updated Apr 4, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Shakshuka a simple, satisfying midweek dish

Cast Iron Kate: Shakshuka a simple, satisfying midweek dish Updated Mar 27, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Take time for yourself and enjoy a cup of afternoon tea

This weekend with Bridget: Take time for yourself and enjoy a cup of afternoon tea Mar 18, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Where to get an Irish-inspired dinner this St. Patrick's Day

Where to get an Irish-inspired dinner this St. Patrick's Day Mar 16, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market to bring celebration and "fun-draising" to Essex this June

Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market to bring celebration and "fun-draising" to Essex this June Updated Mar 16, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Guides

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to South Hero, Vermont

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to South Hero, Vermont

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to Jeffersonville, Vermont

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to Jeffersonville, Vermont

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to Winooski

What to see, do and eat on a day trip to Winooski

This weekend with Bridget: Visit Bakersfield Village Deli for pizza, local goods and friendly conversation

This weekend with Bridget: Visit Bakersfield Village Deli for pizza, local goods and friendly conversation Updated Jun 24, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Make snow soup when the weather outside is frightful

Cast Iron Kate: Make snow soup when the weather outside is frightful Updated Mar 8, 2021

Here’s a look at the food and the inside of the Hideaway, a new Colchester take-out option and soon-to-be steakhouse

Here’s a look at the food and the inside of the Hideaway, a new Colchester take-out option and soon-to-be steakhouse Updated Mar 10, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Participate in a Vermont-based cooking class to sharpen your skills

This weekend with Bridget: Participate in a Vermont-based cooking class to sharpen your skills Updated Mar 10, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

With Maple Open House Weekend once again cancelled, here’s how to celebrate the 2021 maple season

With Maple Open House Weekend once again cancelled, here’s how to celebrate the 2021 maple season Updated Jul 19, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Roast a duck for a delicious delicacy

Cast Iron Kate: Roast a duck for a delicious delicacy Updated Jul 19, 2021

This weekend with Bridget: Visiting and supporting your favorite farm doesn’t have to just be a summer activity

This weekend with Bridget: Visiting and supporting your favorite farm doesn’t have to just be a summer activity Updated Jul 19, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Four Quarters Brewing in Winooski is launching a Bernie's mittens-inspired beer this weekend

Four Quarters Brewing in Winooski is launching a Bernie's mittens-inspired beer this weekend Updated Mar 10, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Cast Iron Kate: Here's how to cook local Vermont beef heart and why

Cast Iron Kate: Here's how to cook local Vermont beef heart and why Updated Mar 10, 2021

Foggy Brook Farm: Here's how to cook some of the best rabbit in Vermont

Foggy Brook Farm: Here's how to cook some of the best rabbit in Vermont Updated Mar 10, 2021

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