As of November 12, the Vermont Department of Health suggests limiting social gatheringss to 10 people or fewer, keeping six feet between you and others, and wearing a mask when you’re with others. Moreover, any non-essential travel to or from Vermont now requires quarantine. So what does all this mean for your COVID holiday season? […]
For Vermonters who struggle with food insecurity, fruits and vegetables are some of the first things that go when the budget gets tight. Let’s face it, consumers get a bigger caloric bang for their buck when they purchase foods that are high in fats and calories. Because fruits and veggies are expensive, they often fall […]
One year ago, back before COVID, we celebrated Bennington Empty Bowls. In the run-up to the 2019 Bennington Empty Bowls Soup Supper, members of the Steering Committee put their heads together to prepare for the event. In fact, there were hundreds of people working behind the scenes to address local food insecurity. What a difference […]
The Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services (GBICS) stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and denounces the institutional and systemic racism which has led to brutality and violence suffered by the Black community in our country. GBICS condemns racism in any form. Since its beginning, GBICS has honored its commitment to serving those […]
Scott Winslow has been appointed the new GBICS Executive Director, according to Charles Gingo, chair of the GBICS Board of Trustees. Winslow will replace Sue Andrews, the current Executive Director, who retired at the end of January. A long-time resident of North Bennington, Winslow brings a wealth of experience and a familiarity with GBICS to […]
Dental health pop quiz! When we talk about water fluoridation, we’re talking about adding more fluoride to public water systems. Studies show that adding fluoride to public water improves dental health outcomes in communities. Since the ’40s people have debated whether or not to fluoridate public water, but we’re not debating today. Instead we’re sharing resources, […]
BUTTERMILK OATCAKES WITH RASPBERRY COMPOTE Oatcake Ingredients: 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk or plain kefir 1 large egg 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: Whisk buttermilk (or kefir) and egg in a medium bowl. In a separate medium […]
Soup Stock Ingredients: 2 onions, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped Any other veggies that are in the fridge and look like they’re going bad 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 handfuls button mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ½ teaspoon thyme 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano Stems of […]
Grain Free Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Makes 3 large or 6 small shortcakes Ingredients: 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/3 cup butter or coconut oil, melted, plus some for greasing pan 4 eggs 2-4 tbs honey (less if you like it less sweet) ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp gluten free baking powder (most baking powder […]
Beans & Greens with Polenta Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lemon – zest and juice reserved 1 tbs olive oil 1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Pinch red pepper flakes 1 medium head escarole or other hardy green (like broccoli rabe or collard) trimmed and torn or cut into pieces (about […]