This is a great stew to bring to a potluck as it does not have any common allergens. It’s also vegan, but you can add a little cooked chicken for extra protein if you prefer. What started as “refrigerator stew” at our friend’s farm has become a regular staple in our fall rotation. Ingredients 2
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Dairy-Free Custard Pie, Two Ways
Having converted to a gluten-free and mostly dairy-free diet, I have been looking for a replacement for traditional pumpkin or sweet-potato pie. A friend sent me a recipe for Sweet Potato Bebinca from Nik Sharma and adapted for The New York Times by Mayukh Sen, which I further adapted to a more traditional pumpkin pie
Craft Beer Tourism in Brattleboro, Vermont
This entry and video are the start of a new series where we explore Vermont through the breweries that are members of the Vermont Brewers Association. We plan to visit as many of the breweries as possible and sample the beers — and whenever possible the food — while also exploring the surrounding towns and
Sleeping Socks: A quick and practical knitting recipe
Sizes: US women’s shoe size 7 (women’s 9, men’s 10) Materials: 1-2 skeins hard-wearing high twist Aran-weight yarn, similar to Country Classic Yarn for Sox Removable stitch markers for marking sections, beginning of round, etc. Size US 4 or 5 needles in the configuration you prefer for small-diameter knitting Procedure: Cast on 40 (40, 44)
Thai-Inspired Meatball Soup
Inspired by Tom Kha Gai — and a New York Times recipe shared by a friend — this Thai chicken-coconut soup uses spinach for added color and flavor and a squeeze of lime for brightness. The broth is thin but can be served over rice or another grain to make a full meal. This can
Enriched Oatmeal
While I still make overnight cold oatmeal occasionally, we’ve made a switch to this enriched oatmeal recently, and I’ve found that mixing the dry ingredients into a bulk batch saves time on the mornings we enjoy this for breakfast.
Journals, Notebooks, and Planners, Oh My!
Starting in late 2021 I developed a strong urge to start up a daily journal as well as a more organized system for my work notes, project plans, and other information. After a year of successfully journaling and using an efficient weekly planning system I am ready to share my favorite notebooks and how I
United Kingdom 2022 Travel Journal
Like many others we haven’t been able to do much recreational travel over the last few years, but we were finally able to complete a trip to England which we originally booked in February 2020. We started planning this trip during the early months of 2020. We even booked our flights and a hotel room,
Figgy Pudding – A Seasonal Stout
One tradition to which we adhere in our household is having a seasonal fermented beverage ready for the long, dark, cold months of winter here in Vermont. This year’s beverage is a recipe Rick created with traditional English Christmas pudding as the inspiration. This sweet stout starts off with the smell of figs and a
Simple Rustic Bread as Base for Exploration
I assume I am not alone in finding bread-making both fascinating and scary. It is a simple process, but for some reason the thought of starting bread would paralyze me. The other thing that would keep me from starting was the idea that I had to make sourdough, and keep feeding a starter. That sounds