AltWeeklies Wire
Confession: I'm Kind of Looking Forward to the Recessionnew

It isn't going to be pretty, as the lines at the food pantries grow. As we slide down the other side of Peak Oil, things will probably get worse before they get better. On the other hand, downturns have their upsides.
Seven Days |
Judith Levine |
05-27-2008 |
Commentary
On the Yak Tracknew

Vermont agriculture's next great hope hails from the Himalayas.
Seven Days |
Suzanne Podhaizer |
05-05-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Wannabee Butcher Tries Out Her Chopsnew

Some middle-aged dudes might fantasize about rock-star camp. Others will pay a mint to don big-league pinstripes and run around the field. Me, I just wanted to dismember an animal.
Seven Days |
Alice Levitt |
04-28-2008 |
Food+Drink
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
Want 2 Connect?new
MocoSpace lets you find friends online -- using your cellphone.
Seven Days |
Cathy Resmer |
03-28-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
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
Nerds on a Wirenew
Vermont Infragard is watching our backs in the war on cyber-crime. Who's watching them?
Seven Days |
Brian Wallstin |
03-28-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
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
Mistress Meave: Drowning in the Dating Poolnew
"Recently, my girlfriend of nine years left me, so I am back on the dating scene after almost 10 years. Needless to say, it's been difficult ... What should I do next? I don't like the whole bar scene. Any advice for someone like me?"
Seven Days |
Mistress Meave |
03-07-2008 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
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
Nakki Goranin Frames the History of the Photoboothnew
The Vermont photographer's new book American Photobooth is the first history of the once wildly popular and ubiquitous automatic picture-taking machine.
Seven Days |
Pamela Polston |
02-22-2008 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Radiation Therapynew
Low-power but high-minded, 105.9 FM The Radiator builds up steam in Burlington.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
02-15-2008 |
Media
Tags: radio
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