I've seen Northwest Airlines planes for many years but I never noticed something peculiar about them until it was pointed out to me a couple of weeks ago. The logo is obviously a compass marker pointing in the northwest direction when you view the plane from the port (left) side. But if you view the airplane from the starboard side, the logo is suddenly pointing northeast!Northwest is northwest no matter where it is viewed from. And it is so marked on every compass in the world. Why Northwe... Read Full Story

Can kids really cook? You bet they can! And very well too. You can watch and sample the results at the 2nd Annual Junior Iron Chef VT this Saturday, March 28, at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont. This is a state-wide competition by members of the Burlington Food Council. It is also a fundraiser for the Burlington School Food Project and VT FEED farm to school education program. Celebrity judges will score the meals prepared by teams of students from middle school and... Read Full Story

Can kids really cook? You bet they can! And very well too. You can watch and sample the results at the 2nd Annual Junior Iron Chef VT this Saturday, March 28, at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont. This is a state-wide competition by members of the Burlington Food Council. It is also a fundraiser for the Burlington School Food Project and VT FEED farm to school education program. Celebrity judges will score the meals prepared by teams of students from middle school and... Read Full Story

Barre Blizzard snow sculptureWe're in the midst of winter carnival season here in Vermont. Here are four more coming soon from far northern VT to southern VT and in between: Winter Carnival, Island Pond VT, February 6-8, 2009Snow sculpture competition, ice skating, bonfire, children’s fishing derby, snowshoeing, horse-drawn rides, torchlight parade, sled racing and more. See the Island Pond Chamber of Commerce website for details.Blizzard Blast (my choice for best carnival name) Barr... Read Full Story

Barre Blizzard snow sculptureWe're in the midst of winter carnival season here in Vermont. Here are four more coming soon from far northern VT to southern VT and in between: Winter Carnival, Island Pond VT, February 6-8, 2009Snow sculpture competition, ice skating, bonfire, children’s fishing derby, snowshoeing, horse-drawn rides, torchlight parade, sled racing and more. See the Island Pond Chamber of Commerce website for details.Blizzard Blast (my choice for best carnival name) Barre VT... Read Full Story

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce (Waitsfield and Warren VT) is sponsoring a drawing for an incredible grand prize. Some very lucky winner of the Ultimate Ski Vacation will get: - Cat skiing at Sugarbush- a ride in a luxury cabin Snow Cat to have first tracks in the best terrain before the lifts start running.- Seven nights lodging in a slope side luxury condo with two outdoor hot tubs, heated outdoor pool, fitness center, game room- Six day "Ski the Valley" pass good at Ma... Read Full Story

Cabot Coop is a group of Vermont dairy farmers that was founded in 1919. They have a very good blog with lots of helpful information including recipes.The blog just posted some Super Bowl Recipes I think you will find useful. They certainly sound delicious: Point SpreadCheese and Bean Quesadillas ("Sudden Turnovers")Habanero Cheddar and Black Bean SpreadHot as a Torch! Jalapeno PoppersBaked Jalapeno PoppersHot Broccoli-Cheddar Dip Pizza"Pig Skins "Hero SandwichesNachosThe... Read Full Story

Limited edition note cards and posters with this special Nordic relay artwork are available on the American Cancer Society website While we are on the topic of fundraiser to help battle cancer (see Tubbs Romp to Stomp article below), there is an all night relay on Mach 7 at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. The only event of its type in the country, the 2009 Nordic Style Relay For Life starts at 6:00 pm on March 7 and runs until 8:00 am the next morning. Participants can use cross country skis, ... Read Full Story

For the past six years, the Tubbs Snowshoe Company has been holding a series of snowshoe walks and races to raise funds for the Susan G Komen for the Cure organization.Last year, Tubb's Romp to Stomp was held in five US cities, had 3,800 participants and raised about $250,000 for the Komen foundation. Vermont's 2009 Romp to Stomp will be held January 31 at the Stratton Nordic Center. There will be three events: a 3K fun run, a 3K walk, and a 5K walk. Representatives from Tubbs wi... Read Full Story

VAST Snowmobile Photo The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers is a huge association made up of snowmobile clubs around the state. Next Saturday, January 31, they are offering a free snowmobile ride event for military personnel (past and present) and their families. The event will be at the field behind Kenyon's Variety Store on Route 100 between Moretown and Waitsfield Vermont. The event starts at 10:00 am and goes to 2:00 pm. "This is a great chance to try out snowmobilingat no cost in a ... Read Full Story