The down drop of the blackbird, The wing catch of arrested flight, The stop midway and then off: off for triangles, circles, loops of new hieroglyphs— This is April’s way: a woman: “O yes, I’m here again and your heart knows I was coming. -Carl Sandburg It’s been a long winter just about everywhere, and Vermont has been no exception. […] read more »
McDonald’s menu make look a little different come 2013, as the fast food giant just announced it’s plans to revamp their 2013 menu to be more in-line with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Some of the potential additions one might find are whole-grain English muffins, seasonal produce, egg-white options, and possibly grilled McNuggets. Previous improvements included reducing sodium content for their entire […] read more »
As much of the fall vegetables and fruits are ready for harvest, you may find yourself searching for recipes that allow you to use this produce well into the winter months. Currently in VT, much of the produce being picked can easily be incorporated in soup recipes for the fall and winter. Below is a list of some fall vegetables, with ideas for working them into […] read more »
Many people have a goal (or at least like the idea) of eating based on what food is in season. The benefits of selecting produce that is in season are: higher vitamin content of foods fresher foods more flavorful foods forced variety (over the long term) in the produce you eat finding multiple ways to prepare the same food price is […] read more »
Just in time for summer bounty, Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, tells us how to fall in love with veggies. One of my favorite tweets of the week from Marc David @psych_of_eating: “Nutrition facts are like #food. Choose wisely, ruminate over it slowly, & check to see that it’s fresh & not outdated.” Read more here. Did you catch the research this […] read more »
I can’t let this week go by without commenting on the absolutely gorgeous weather we’re having in Vermont. Temperatures ranging in the high 60s, low 70s, sunny, clear skies, the snow is melting, the streams are running. It’s just beautiful. Spring has truly brought with it all that it’s famous for — warm weather, feeling alive, wanting to clear out […] read more »
In the past week, fall has brought a chill to the air here in Vermont. While there isn’t any snow (yet), the leaves are falling fast. It’s still beautiful outside, though, as it is throughout the year. Indeed, at Green Mountain, cold weather does not keep us from exercising outdoors — in fact, we think there is nothing better than […] read more »
Although the start of Fall means Winter is soon approaching, I have to admit it’s an amazing time of year. The leaves changing color is almost magical, the crisp cool air is perfect for outdoor activities, and having fresh pumpkin available is one of my favorite things. Last year, almost on the same date, I blogged my recipe for a […] read more »
We’ve had so many calls and messages this week from alums and future participants alike, worried about how we’re doing after the damage of Hurricane Irene. We’re happy to report that Green Mountain came through the storm pretty much unscathed. The road at the bottom of our hill was washed out, but it was repaired by Monday afternoon, courtesy of […] read more »
It’s that time of year again, the small window in which Vermont’s forests are flooded with the curling fronds of ferns known as fiddleheads. A beauty to behold in the woods, these ferns are also pretty darn tasty. Usually found bordering lakes, streams, and bogs, fiddleheads can also be found in markets for about a week or so in the areas […] read more »
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