Summer has started and bookings were strong to start the season, now it has come time for the cancellations to begin and they have.  After a slow year in 2008 with a drop of 15% from 2007, I had an optimistic look on 2009.  Bookings were strong as gas prices were high and people were hoping that group [...] Read Full Story

What a fabulous week we had exploring the outstanding and unique foods that New England had to offer.  A great group of people from fourteen states complitmented the week. The weather cooperated with us giving us some beautiful spring days with comfortable tempatures throughout the week.  The rain that we did receive came at night and never interupted a day of activities.  Our group arrived on Monday and we enjoyed a our get together dinner at our Newport, RI hotel.  Dinner was folliowed by a... Read Full Story

We start the operation of our first New England Culinary program next week in Newport, Rhode Island.  There will be 30 people from 12 states attending this program that will feature Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont. Our guests will be starting their week of culinary education with a visit to the Kenyon Grist Mill where they will be meet by the Drumm Family who will conduct a tour of the mill and then feature a cooking demonstration of white corn meal johnny cakes.  Our afternoon will include a... Read Full Story

For Immediate Release:   Support the Cannon Fund Raiser     Have you ever experienced the firing of a Civil War era cannon, teaching children in a second lessons about war and sacrifice they could never learn in a classroom? That sight and sound, which for over 40 years has been brought to the public by the 2nd Battery Vermont Light Artillery, may be missing from parades and reenactments in the future without help – possibly your help.   Forty-four years ago the 2nd Battery Vermont Light Ar... Read Full Story

        San Gennaro Festival Featuring Guy Fieri – Food Network Star Tony Danza – “Who’s The Boss” & “Taxi” Francis Anthony “The Love Chef”  & Much More   Friday, September 18, 2009   Check in and arrival at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.  Upon check in you will receive a $10 meal credit and a $30 casino free play.  Enjoy dinner on your own and an evening of gaming at the resort.   Saturday, September 19, 2009   Today we enjoy a resort wide Feast of San Gennaro Celeb... Read Full Story

        San Gennaro Festival Featuring Guy Fieri – Food Network Star Tony Danza – “Who’s The Boss” & “Taxi” Francis Anthony “The Love Chef”  & Much More   Friday, September 18, 2009   Check in and arrival at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.  Upon check in you will receive a $10 meal credit and a $30 casino free play.  Enjoy dinner on your own and an evening of gaming at the resort.   Saturday, September 19, 2009   Today we enjoy a resort wide Feast of San Gennaro Celeb... Read Full Story

This week I am traveling with a group on a Vermont Culinary program.  Our week is featuring foods that are made, grown and produced in Vermont.  The program features a component of ground to table foods.  We started our day with a visit to the Lake Champlain Chocolate Company which produces fine truffles and other specialty chocolates and they are a part of the Vermont Fresh Network.  As a part of the network your company must buy and feature locally produced and grown products.  We sample ma... Read Full Story

New England Culinary Travel Familiarization Program August 16 – 20, 2009 Boston & Vermont August 16, 2009   Individual arrivals at Logan International Airport in Boston.  Overnight accommodations will be provided in the Boston area.   Dinner is included at one of Boston’s top restaurants.  Meet with local tourism and culinary tourism professionals.  (D)   August 17, 2009   Today we travel to Boston’s Famed North End.  We start our day with a traditional Italian Pastry and coffee.  ... Read Full Story

Cooking up a good time on Vermont’s culinary trips Published December 22, 2008 By JAMES ASKEW Do you want to know what’s hot when it comes to vacation travel? How about a sautéed salmon? Or, a lobster bisque? Or maybe, a pumpkin ravioli would better suit your palate? Food — that’s what’s hot. And not just what’s on the menu but who, exactly, is doing the cooking. No more waiting to be served, napkin in hand. Travelers are now looking to dig in, get their hands dirty, maybe even learn a littl... Read Full Story

Water Buffalo? In Vermont?    I came; I saw; I tasted water buffalo mozzarella cheese in Vermont and it was delicious.  You may ask: what are South-East Asian animals doing in New England?  My answer: living on a dairy farm, producing quality Italian-style mozzarella cheese, and helping to promote sustainable agriculture in Vermont.  While that may seem like a tall order for creatures thousands of miles from their native land, water buffalo at Vermont Buffalo in South Woodstock, Vermont seem... Read Full Story