AltWeeklies Wire
Taste-Testing Vermont's Prison Foodnew

Including "nutraloaf," a "loaf-style form of nourishment" that is typically served to prisoners who "misuse" food or "bodily waste."
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
04-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
Dairy Casenew
An art dealer-turned-Addison County farmer argues the economics of organic milk.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
03-28-2008 |
Food+Drink
This Little Piggie Stayed Homenew
Vermont's local pork takes some snouting out, but farmers say it's sweet.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
03-21-2008 |
Food+Drink
Made in Hop Heavennew
Why beer might just replace wine as the perfect cheese partner
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
02-29-2008 |
Food+Drink
Garrett Oliver Spreads the Good Brewsnew

The Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster talks about his views on the current beer scene and where Vermont fits in.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
02-29-2008 |
Food+Drink
From the Kitchen, With Lovenew
Think you have trouble finding time for a romantic meal? Try being a chef.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
02-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Attention, Shoppersnew
An unofficial guide to the Burlington area's organic aisles.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
02-01-2008 |
Food+Drink
Good to the Last Bytenew

Gamers who whip up virtual vittles explain the appeal.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
01-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
rBGH Free?new
Montsano lobbyists attack consumers' right to know if dairy products contain milk from cows given rBGH.
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
01-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
Will Vermont's Legislators Stand Behind Raw Milk?new

The agricultural advocacy group Rural Vermont drafts a bill to help local farmers keep it raw.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
01-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
Cooking the Booksnew
A New York Times editor offers his recipe for cookbook success
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
01-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Shuck and Awenew

Sucking down seafood with oyster expert Rowan Jacobsen.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
01-10-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Report from the Killing Floornew
A former meat inspector revives one of Vermont's last remaining slaughterhouses.
Seven Days |
Paula Routly |
12-17-2007 |
Food+Drink
Beer Makers in Lather Over Rising Price of Hopsnew

Hops and barley, the two agricultural cornerstones of beer production, have seen price hikes in the past few months that make crude oil look affordable: 100 to 400 percent for hops; 25 to 50 percent for barley, which is made into malt. In Vermont, which has the largest number of artisan brewers per capita in the country, this is sobering news.
Seven Days |
Matt Scanlon |
12-03-2007 |
Food+Drink
DIY Deernew
A mini course in gutting and cutting the beast.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
11-12-2007 |
Food+Drink