All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Get your taste buds ready for bold clams on the half shell
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Look at this simple list of ingredients and preparation. Now you have no reason not to incorporate something great tasting into your summer gathering year after year. When you are ready to remove the black “sleeve” that is found over the siphon of the clam, all you need to do is […]
Red Cross seeks volunteers, donations
The American Red Cross is seeking new volunteers, an effort that helps the organization maintain its ability to provide timely and compassionate assistance to people across our region that have been impacted by disaster. To be a part of the group of dedicated volunteers, no prior experience is necessary and all the training you will […]
Smokiness carries a simple oyster bisque
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Not a true bisque, not a true chowder and yet, not a true stew. But it does have all the taste and consistency of all three. The smokiness of both the cheddar and oysters make this summertime treat perfectly balanced without the additional salt and pepper. For those who like a […]
Picks of the litter: Katz, dogs and more books for animal lovers
By John Hoover About 12,000 to 14,000 years ago, a human and a wolf decided to enter into a beneficial partnership (most likely for purposes of hunting) and thus began our species’ relationship with animals. Shortly after the canines, sheep, cats, goats, pigs, cattle and other animals were domesticated. Each year, pet owners across the […]
Whiting issues open call for artwork
W hiting Library, located on Main Street in Chester, is seeking artwork created by locals for an open show from the beginning of September through end of October. Pieces will be collected until Saturday, Aug. 23. There is room to display many hanging creations as well as a few three-dimensional works. Whiting’s latest show featured […]
‘A Chorus Line’ steps, kicks, then touches our hearts, again
By David Lampe-Wilson ©The Chester Telegraph – 2014 Nearly four decades after it opened on Broadway, A Chorus Line remains a “singular sensation,” at least as seen onstage at the Weston Playhouse Theater. A show primarily about dance and the dancers, the current production in Weston is cast with triple threats: they can sing, they […]
You’ll flip over apple orchard grilled pork
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Want your ‘other white meat’ grilled with the perfect seasoned barbecue sauce slathered over all sides? This not too sweet, not too spicy sauce with that beautiful taste of New England makes it stand out among the rest. 1 (14-ounce) bottle ketchup 1 cup apple jelly 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 […]
Orlandersmith takes us on her rich journey in ‘Stoop Stories’
By David Lampe-Wilson ©The Chester Telegraph – 2014 While musicals and comedies are the expected bounty of the summer theater season, a brief evening of pointed drama can stimulate the mind, so many summer theatergoers will welcome Stoop Stories, now at Weston Playhouse’s Second Stage. Theater, poetry and performance art meet in Dael Orlandersmith’s onewoman show, […]
Gales of laughter blow through Weston Playhouse in V&S&M&S
By David Lampe-Wilson You would be hard-pressed to find a more stellar evening of summer theater than Weston Playhouse’s hilarious production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang. The play revolves around a trio of eccentric siblings who, having reached middle age, find that they have little […]
Serve seafood in cucumber cups for refreshing hors d’oeuvres
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Whether you are a land-lubber or a shoreline lover, seafood during the summertime just makes life a little more sunny. And with the garden ripe for the picking, combining these two main ingredients is pure refreshment. Cucumbers are my favorite because of their clean taste, this Yankee Chef even makes his […]
Sub yogurt for mayo for this picnic ready lobster sandwich
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Although my favorite sandwich of all time is lobster salad, made with real mayonnaise and minced cucumbers, my favorite hot sandwich would have to be this. Resembling Lobster Thermidor both in appearance and taste, this hearty and flavorful ‘catch’ of New England has picnic written all over it. 1 pound cooked […]
Lobster bisque for a New England treat
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com © The Yankee Chef 2014 Certainly there are easier ways of preparing lobster bisque, but my recipe is not only genuinely flavorful, but much easier than you may think. The New England smokiness of the bacon combined with the abundant lobster essence and the addition of Newburg ingredients is the perfect […]
Hot summer fare runs from mystery to romance, extraordinary writing to easy reading
By John Hoover Although there always seems to be a lot that needs to get done during Vermont’s all too short summer, life also seems to move at a slightly slower pace. If you’re like me, you often find yourself putting off something that needs doing in order to spend time at the lake or […]
Powerful performances elevate ‘Analog and Vinyl’
By David Lampe-Wilson Weston Playhouse kicks off its 78th season with the world premiere of the musical Analog and Vinyl, a meet-cute love story with a dash of demonic doings. And while there is much to recommend it, this new musical plays less like a finished work and more like an upscale workshop. The show’s […]
Bring on the summer with an unusual seafood salad
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com © The Yankee Chef 2014 This is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to a salad preparation using either octopus or squid. The taste of octopus is so mild that at times the flavor is lost with more assertive “co-ingredients.” Not the case here folks! If I were to […]
Flood Brook’s new playground opens for fun
On Monday, June 16 the Mountain Towns communities of Londonderry, Weston, Landgrove and Peru gathered at Flood Brook School to officially open its new playground. The opening ceremony was led by Principal Neal McIntyre, with members of the playground committee officially cutting the ribbon. This project has been a multi-year effort planned by the Playground […]
New play equipment installed at Pingree Park; fun fund-raising continues for more work
As of Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, the new playground at Pingree Park in Londonderry is finished and open for fun. After a year of planning and fund-raising there are new swings, a crawl tube, a bouncy seesaw and a climbing structure with slides. The equipment is appropriate for ages 2 to 12 and includes […]
Asian noodle dish perfect with any protein
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Enjoy this recipe using chicken, steak, seafood or simply a variety of cooked vegetables. As for the pasta used, this is entirely up to you. I have often used just plain cooked spaghetti, fettuccine, angel hair or even chow mein noodles. There is a slight difference between lo mein noodles and […]
Card Shower for Humes as they celebrate 60 years of marriage
Barbara “Bobbie” and David Hume, formerly of Andover, VT, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 26. Help their family honor this amazing milestone by participating in a Card Shower. If you would like to participate, please send a card with your congratulations or other thoughts to: Mr. and Mrs. David S. […]
Johnnycake salad with sausage dressing will satisfy meat-lovers
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Want an easy and flavorful salad this grilling season or any time of year? This Yankee inspired salad is a great entrée as well, but especially suited to prevent you from returning over and over again to the grill-master for another burger. 1 box (8.5 ounce) corn muffin or corn […]
