All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
A classic sweet bread with custard is perfect for Easter
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com T his classic Romanian Easter treat is something we can all enjoy on this special day. It’s a tender sweet, yeast bread enveloping a sweet and tangy New England-style Grape-nut custard, loaded with raisins and topped with crunchy Grape-nuts. If you can tie a braid, this recipe is for you. Nonstick […]
Comic ‘Baskervilles’ a howling success at Northern Stage
By David Lampe-Wilson ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC White River Junction’s Northern Stage serves up a huge helping of British silliness with The Hound of the Baskervilles, the 2007 comic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes novel. This featherbrained adaptation by Steven Canny and John Nicholson has a lot going for it, but […]
Take a break from the icy mud with adventures, amusements
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Winter officially ends later this month as we begin the slow climb to the warmer temperatures of spring. Casting about for a theme that might convey a spring-like mood, but unable to come up with anything terribly original, I told my colleagues at Misty Valley Books to do […]
Coddle with dumplings is a St. Patrick’s day feast
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Today’s recipe is Dublin Coddle with Soda Bread Dumplings, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. To prepare kale ahead of time, simply tear fresh kale to measure 1 cup and boil until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well, squeezing until dry. You can also use other cooked greens as well, […]
2016 Chester Fall Festival invites vendors;
Dental survey to assess area need
2016 Chester Fall Festival seeking vendors Applications for the 2016 annual Fall Festival on the Green in Chester, Vt., are available. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday Sept. 17 and 18. High quality artists and craftspeople creating handmade work in New England are encouraged to participate. Applications are due by April 1, […]
Cracked pepper sausage a spicy breakfast dish
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com My inspiration for the following recipe? I have been in contact with certain members of the cast of The Waltons with the hopeful opportunity of writing a Walton’s Mountain cookbook. And the first recipe that comes to mind? Sausage! I remember the episode where Martha Corinne comes to the mountain to cook […]
Here’s a pickle you’ll be happy to get yourself into
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com My children wanted the same kind of pickle chip that the fast food restaurants carry…. Go figure! My daughter, especially, loves the sour, salty, tangy thin sliced pickles found at most restaurants and, as a chef, I do know that most of these pickles are identical and come in 5 gallon […]
UPDATE — 2016 Chester Winter Carnival schedule changes
UPDATED Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 Due to the anticipated wind chill, the Winter Carnival Committee is postponing Saturday night’s events. These include the sculpture fire, bonfire and skate party at Cobleigh Field. The bonfire and skate party will now be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Feb. 27. The Broom Ball Tournament on Sunday, […]
BRGNS Thrift Store needs volunteers
The Thrift Store at Black River Good Neighbor Services is looking for volunteers to help take out the trash – literally. If you have a pickup truck or SUV, or don’t mind filling the back of your car with trash, and you can spare two hours once a month, BRGNS can use your help. The […]
Making whoopie (pie) for Valentine’s Day
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Here’s rare treat: A Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pie. Thank you to Sweetie Pie’s of Dexter, Me., for creating this one just for the Yankee Chef, and thus for our readers. The owner of Sweetie Pie’s was named 2016 Best New Baker as well as the winner of the premier of the […]
Scout learns ropes, ‘Blind Date with a Book,’ new large print books at Rock Library; seamstress work featured at artisans coop
Boy Scout volunteers at Rockingham Library Liam Mallan, a Boy Scout from Springfield’s Troop 252, got an inside look at how libraries work when he volunteered at the Rockingham Free Public Library in Bellows Falls. Working with Youth Services librarian Sam Maskell, Liam contributed to the Collection Development project. Books that had old and outdated […]
Animal shelter self-quarantines to care for sick cats
Webster’s House cat shelter in Chester has voluntarily placed itself under quarantine last week after some of the animals have been found to have symptoms of bordetella — also known as kennel cough. Bordetella is very contagious to cats, especially in shelter situations but it is successfully treated with antibiotics. The affected animals are being […]
Flood Brook PE teacher honored at State House for prevention work
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, Mark Weikert, the physical education teacher at Flood Brook School, received a Prevention Champion Award at the annual Prevention Awareness Day at the State House in Montpelier. The event is held to help spread the word about how Vermont communities benefit from the work of the 24 substance abuse prevention coalitions in the […]
Explore best-seller lists and see why they sell
By John Hoover © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC There are many best-seller lists — the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly to name a few. At Misty Valley Books we post the American Booksellers Association’s Indie Best-seller lists for hardbound and paperbacks. I asked the staff here to pick a best-seller to review […]
Northern Stage’s ‘Mad Love’ a crowd-pleaser, but carries heavy baggage
By David Lampe-Wilson © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC White River Junction’s Northern Stage approaches the dead of winter on an adventurous path with Marisa Smith’s new comedy Mad Love and judging by audience reaction during a recent preview performance, it has the potential of being a real crowd pleaser. Mad Love is a 21st-century rom-com […]
Taste the health: A nutritious and delicious chili
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is the World’s Healthiest Chili, so-called because this dish uses the most nutrient-rich legumes, fresh tomatoes and peppers, vegetables that are at the top of the antioxidant list and — with heart healthy pure olive oil — your body will thank you. To make this chili even healthier, use low […]
Fond of chocolate fondues for Valentine’s Day
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com You’ll find below two of my favorite fondues. As we approach Valentine’s Day, consider creating these. There truly is no better “sweetheart” dessert to enjoy with your loved one than decadent fondues. When you see the chocolate dripping down her chin or watching her have to lick the chocolate from her […]
2016 LEGO Contest set for March 5; 60th Apple Blossom rehearsals under way
Registration forms available for annual LEGO Contest The 2016 LEGO Contest will take place from 9.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St. in Chester. Click here to download a registration form. This annual event is open to children in pre-K through Grade 8 and their families. […]
Spicy pumpkin chili nourishes, warms on a chilly day
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Not too spicy, not too mild. The sweet taste of pumpkin works well to tone down any heat, but if it is fire that you want, simply mince a couple hot peppers and cook along with the onions and bell peppers. Dollop some sour cream on top and sprinkle shredded Monterrey […]
Springfield Rotary welcomes Spanjian as member
The Springfield Rotary Club recently welcomed Richard Spanjian, from the Inn at Weathersfield, far left, as a new member. Spanjian was welcomed into the Rotary Club by member Nancy Lanoue, center, and Club President Christian Craig.
