Food: Bake It and They Will Come

Food: Bake It and They Will Come

by | Aug 5, 2010 | Food + Booze

Rarely can I resist a hearty breakfast. The sizzle of pancake batter crisping on the griddle seduces me. The smoky scent of bread slices nestled in the toaster comforts me. Though some consider it unrefined, I find the fusion of tangy ketchup and scrambled eggs a...
Food: More Than a Garnish

Food: More Than a Garnish

by | May 13, 2010 | Food + Booze

While most of us are familiar with the radishes as garnish, their crispy crunch and sharp zing can add flavor to salads as well as cooked dishes. My favorite way to eat them is on a piece of rye bread or a bagel with cream cheese and sliced radishes on top, sprinkled...
Food: Filling the Void

Food: Filling the Void

by | Mar 10, 2011 | Food + Booze

When it comes to breakfast, Brattleboro can be deceptive. Given its rambunctious nightlife, you’d think it would be a hungry town in the morning. You’d imagine it having at least half a dozen grilles in town, frying up pancakes and eggs, competing for...
Drink: Saint of Circumstance

Drink: Saint of Circumstance

by | May 27, 2010 | Food + Booze

Anyone surveying the beer case at most package stores across the Valley can attest to Berkshire Brewing’s courage in trying new varieties. The distinctive rainbow spectrum of regular and seasonal varieties with charming illustrations and often funny names...
Food: A Day in the Cheese Room

Food: A Day in the Cheese Room

by | Aug 12, 2010 | Food + Booze

The sun has just peeked over the horizon, and I am struggling to keep my eyes open as I make my way through fog and down winding roads into the sprawling farmland of Ashfield. It’s not yet 6 a.m. As I turn into Sangha Farm, owners Maribeth and Derek Ritchie are...