Let’s match the color of our dinner to the sunrise.

It’s white outside. Really white. Our trees are white, our ground is white, our roofs are white, and so are our roads. Our snowbanks are still growing, and this week’s storm may have been beautiful to behold, but at this time of year, not entirely welcome except by the kids who discovered it was marvelous…

A lion, oysters, and some vibrant chestnuts? Voila! Dinner!

I’m easily distracted this time of year. Inside a little more than I would like, outside it is mostly cold with a bitter wind, but we’ve had a break in the weather with above freezing temperatures, blue skies, and lots of sunshine. My solar panels are earning their keep. Staying put, for now But there’s…

Too snowy to get to the grill? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

On Christmas Eve this year, my son was outside at the grill, shorts and t-shirt clad, as gentle snow fell all around him. Undaunted, a native Vermonter is made of cold hardy stuff; he expertly grilled the steaks for the meat eaters, and they were delighted. At least he had shoes on so I didn’t…