Farewell To Michael, An Unforgettable Girl

Michael. Our people-loving, heart-opening, sassy-girl turkey. She passed quickly and unexpectedly in her sleep after a day filled with her favorite things: roaming the Sanctuary, stealing snacks, getting hugs from her humans, doing her dinosaur run, and monopolizing the fan. Words cannot capture the scope of our grief. “Mikey” liberated herself at an early age, … Read more

Guest Blog: How I Decided to Become Vegan

Hello everyone! My name is Molly, and I am currently a junior at the University of Vermont double majoring in Food Systems and Nutrition and Food Science. I stopped eating meat when I was 16 and became vegan at 19. I love the culinary arts and my favorite part is seeing the joy on people’s … Read more

COVID-19 Cooking Tips: Preserving Your Food…and Your Sanity

washed fresh greens

By Chef Linda Preparedness, not panic, is the mood that will sustain us through the current COVID-19 crisis, especially when it comes to eating. Let’s assume your pantry is full of canned and dried goods; from beans to grains, pasta to sauces, vegetables to cereal: stay-at-home-survival for several weeks is secure. But what about the … Read more

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup: Sides and Desserts

Watercress and Fennel Salad

For some people, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes and desserts. We sure do love the variety and decadence of everything from potatoes to pumpkin pie, Brussels sprouts to brownies. These are dishes that don’t necessarily get top billing, but instead, make up the ensemble cast that truly makes the holiday meal epic. We’ve … Read more

Cool Beans! It’s Chili Season!

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of hot chili on a cold day? We’ve got lots of things cooking at the Sanctuary to pay homage to this beloved classic and keep your heart warm at the same time! Rumor has it that the original dish originated in the early 1800s in southern Texas/Northern Mexico with … Read more