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Alternatives CLASSIC SCOOP Small-batch ice cream producers are popping up all over Vermont, expanding on the legacy of Ben & Jerry’s, that too started with just a couple of guys, a good recipe, a little space and a lot of love. Hard ice cream is made using milk and cream as well as and egg yolk custard. Perhaps surprisingly, you start the process on the stove, heating the milk with the egg and sugar to create the custard base. From there the mixture gets cooled, then churned and finally frozen. While hard ice cream is more dense and stored at a colder temperature than soft-serve, the churning process is still important, adding between 25 percent and 50 percent air to the mix in the process. This classic, cream-based dessert is highly adaptable to many flavors and styles, pairs perfectly with a summer pie or a summer celebration, and is hard to beat. GELATO, SHERBET AND OTHER ALMOST-ICE CREAMS There are many variations of ice cream around the world, each differing slightly from the American style of ice cream, which traditionally uses a high-fat cream and a fast churning process to add a significant amount of air to the blend. The Italian gelato, by comparison, uses more milk and less cream in its mix, therefore tending to be less high in fat. Gelato is also churned more slowly and for longer, introducing fewer air pockets into the ice cream, making it denser and rich in flavor. Sherbet is another variation, falling somewhere between ice cream and sorbet. Sherbet is typically fruit-based, but also uses milk or cream, just significantly less than a standard ice cream. Most ice cream contains at least 10 percent milk or cream, whereas sherbet typically falls between 2 and 4 percent. Dairy-free alternatives Sorbet is a clear dairy-free option, made simply from fruit puree and sugar. The process is simple to do at home and you can mix and match whatever fruits, herbs and other ingredients you like to create a new flavor each
time. Most sorbet is churned using an ice cream mixer, but you can make sorbet using a regular standing mixer or even a blender. Coconut cream is a great alternative to dairy products when seeking a frozen dessert for someone who either can’t tolerate milk products or is simply looking for an alternative. The resulting texture is creamier and smoother than sorbet and offers a nutty and rich flavor. The flavor of coconut cream is also a versatile enough to pair with chocolate, coffee or fruit, so it’s a great option for anyone looking to branch out from the typical full-fat, cream-based goodness.
Of course, with the number of people avoiding dairy products in today’s world, there’s also a full range of non-dairy ice cream options in the freezer isle from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs and many other smaller companies. These are made with soy, rice, coconut and sometimes other nuts as the stand-in for dairy and can be pretty tasty indeed. However, thanks to the packaging and longer shelf life demanded upon store-bought products, they often also get a lot of other preservatives and thickening agents added to them, making the homemade variety perhaps a better bet.
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(Continued from Page 10A) or the process that set them apart, it’s the love that we have for each of these creemee joints and the seasonal workers who stand behind the window, working all summer to perfect the swirl. So go ahead, get out and try them all. FRO-YO Frozen yogurt has made an impressive comeback in the last few years across the United States, with large chains like PinkBerry and TCBY, along with smaller franchises like Yogurt City (which we have here in Middlebury). Frozen yogurt’s most distinguishing characteristic is that it’s made with milk that is cultured using at least two live and active bacteria cultures (as with all yogurt). The cultured milk is combined with a thickening agent, sweetener and whatever flavoring is being used, then is fermented, pasteurized and frozen. The result is a slightly tangier version of the classic cream-based creemee, and one that is typically higher in protein and lower in fat. The recent wave of fro-yo’s popularity might be attributed to the many fun and distinct flavor options many retailers offer, from mango to cake batter, green tea to chocolate chili. Most modern fro-yo joints are self-serve, so you can grab a cup and mix and match any flavors that appeal to you. Then there are about a hundred different toppings too, that can be loaded onto your creation, ranging from crushed Oreo cookies to gummy bears, diced fruit to nuts and rice-based mochi. But be careful, most of these new retailers charge by the weight, and it’s easier than you think to wind up with a fairly pricey treat! Alternatively, frozen yogurt is easy (and cheap) to make at home. Simply add sugar (to keep it light and easy to scoop) and a pinch of salt and mix in a standing ice cream mixer. You can mix in fruit or other flavors and can use different kinds of yogurt — experiment and find something unique!
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Brandon means adventure: Check out the new guides Gateways cover hikes, theater, more
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By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — Officials behind the new Brandon Gateways to Adventure guides, an ambitious project designed to highlight what’s best about Brandon, hope to draw both tourists and locals alike to myriad activities in and around Brandon. The guides can be found at the Stephen A. Douglas Visitor’s Center near the northern end of the village. Much of the information is also available on the Brandon Gateways to Adventure website: www.GatewaysToBrandon.com. Sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, the trifold guides “We wanted break down to target what Brandon’s motBrandon does to — “Unhurried, Unspoiled, Unforwell, aside — into from the usual gettable” three sections of golf, fishing, activities. swimming Under “Unhurried,” the Gateway stuff. You know, what do guides offer information on the arts we do that’s in Brandon, inreally special?” cluding the Bran— Gary Meffe don Artists Guild, Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon Town Hall, Brandon Music and Book & Leaf bookstore concerts and galleries. There is also the Homespun Tour, which highlights the fiber arts, such as local weavers and goods at the Brandon Farmer’s Market, the Maple View Alpaca Farm, the Vermont Fiber Mill, Swan & Stone Millinery, the Judith Reilly Fabric Art Gallery, Creative Fiber Designs, and the Brandon Artists Guild. “Unspoiled” expounds upon opportunities for birding, mountain biking and street cycling, hiking and walking, and cross-country and backcountry skiing. The guides for each activity give detailed directions on where to go, outlining several trip options with degrees of difficulty and length, plus easy-to-follow maps.
“Unforgettable” includes guides to local architecture and Brandon and Forest Dale history, also including trip ideas, maps and descriptions. Brandon Area Chamber Executive Director Bernie Carr and Chamber member Gary Meffe told us that the idea for the Gateway guides was born 16 months ago at an event designed to encourage projects just like it. The Brandon Barnraising was held in February 2015 to encourage creative economic development and promotional projects in Brandon. Meffe said he, Carr, and Past Chamber President Liz Gregorek sat down at a table during the first Barnraising and the Gateways idea was born. “We wanted to target what Brandon does well, aside from the usual golf, fishing, swimming stuff,” Meffe explained. “You know, what do we do that’s really special?” Carr agreed. “We really wanted to target more niche areas, so that when people Google Brandon, Gateways will come up,” he said. IT STARTED WITH HIKING One favorite activity of locals and visitors alike is the great hiking to be had around Brandon with the Green Mountain National Forest and the Moosalamoo Recreation Area nearby. Hiking became the first Gateway activity the group explored. With the Green Mountain National Forest Glades poised to establish 1,300 vertical feet of backcountry skiing near Brandon Gap, avid backcountry skier George Fjeld urged the Gateways group to include it in (See Brandon, Page 15A)
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Brandon A HYPERLOCAL PRODUCTION The list of local folks who contributed content for each Gateway guide contains some recognizable names, a group of people who really know their subject: UNHURRIED: The Arts - Edna Sutton and Dennis Marden; Brandon Homespun Sam Stone. UNSPOILED: Birding - Sue Wetmore; Biking, Street - Seth Hopkins; Biking, Mountain - Angus Chaney; Hiking, Nature - Jim Leary; Hiking & Running Town - Liz Gregorek; Skiing, Back Country -
George Fjeld; Skiing, Cross Country - Bob Clark. UNFORGETTABLE: Architecture Blaine Cliver; History - Kevin Thornton. Chamber member and graphic artist Courtney Satz designed the glossy, double-sided, trifold guides at a discounted rate. Members Mark and Rebecca Zelis donated their time and skills to creating a Gateways website, free of charge. Meffe and Carr emphasized that the Chamber members involved support the project because they believe in it, and they believe in Brandon. “That’s the thing,” Meffe said. “It’s not just for visitors. It’s for employees and residents. There are things I learned (about the area) that I didn’t know.” Meffe went on to say that the total $4,000 cost of the Gateways project is a very small price to pay for what could be a successful promotional campaign. “If this project increases business in Brandon by 10 percent, how significant would that be for Brandon?” he asked. “That’s significant, and it echoes through the community.”
RIGHT IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD The project amounts to a win-win for Chamber members, local residents and any visitor coming through town this summer. Meffe and Carr said what they got from their experience far outweighs the amount of work and organization that went into the Gateways project. “A person might ask the folks involved, ‘Why did you do all of this work, and the many hundreds or hours, why?’” Meffe said. “Because they love this place and they want to make it better.” “It’s their passion,” Carr added. “That’s it,” Meffe concurred. “Passion.” Meffe said that once all of the information was gathered, it was an impressive collection of great activities, even to the Gateways committee members. “What an incredible place Brandon turns out to be,” Meffe said. “It’s truly amazing, everything it has to offer. When we put it all together, it just blew us away.” “It’s world-class stuff in a little, tiny town,” Carr said. “It’s about developing community, and that’s good for the Chamber, too,” Carr added. “It’s always good that we’re supporting locals. It’s a great little town and we want everyone to enjoy it, especially the people that live here.” The Gateways web address will be www. GatewaysToBrandon.com. Also, those interested in Gateways can visit the Brandon Chamber website, www.brandon.org, or call 247-6401 for more information.
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(Continued from Page 14A) the project. “He said either we jump on it or let someone else grab it,” Carr said. “That’s what really led to the idea of unique offerings for the Brandon area.” The committee started to contact more people with expertise in different areas and asked them to participate in Gateways. Additional meetings were held, and by September 2015, assignments were given to create content for each of the Gateways guides. While every activity highlighted in the Gateways guides is free, the design, printing and distribution of the guides was not. Instead of selling advertising to raise money to produce the Gateways, the Brandon Chamber decided to fund the project from within its own ranks with the promotional value of the guides providing the incentive to give. They sent out a call for donations from the Chamber members and raised $2,200. “It’s promoting the best of Brandon without promoting anything,” Meffe said. “We’re doing this knowing it could be an economic boon, but all of these activities are free. This is not just a handout, this is advertising for the whole town.” Carr added that because the guides are adfree, the reader is not distracted or wooed one way or another and can concentrate on the activities themselves. The Brandon Economic Development Fund contributed an additional $1,500 to the Gateways project and the Mainstreet downtown group will cover additional costs, Carr said.
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cultural.historic.sites Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World
Paul Strand in Vermont: 1943-1946
The Art of Japanese Tattoos Gets its Day in the Sun
A Renowned Photographer’s View of Vermont
MAY 27–AUGUST 7, 2016
Middlebury, VT—On Friday, June 10 the Middlebury College Museum of Art will open a very colorful summer exhibition titled Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. This groundbreaking photographic exhibit explores the artistry of traditional Japanese tattoos along with its rich history and influence on modern tattoo practices. As Japanese tattoos have moved into the mainstream, the artistry and legacy of Japanese tattooing remain both enigmatic and misunderstood. Often copied by practitioners and aficionados in the West without regard for its rich history, symbolism, or tradition, the art form is commonly reduced to a visual or exotic caricature. Conversely, mainstream Japanese culture still dismisses the subject itself as underground, associating it more with some of its clientele than with the artists practicing it. Both of these mindsets ignore the vast artistry and rich history of the practice. Although tattooing is largely seen as an underground activity in Japan, Japanese tattoo artists have pursued their passions, applied their skills, and have risen to become internationally acclaimed artists. Japanese tattooing is now internationally renowned for its artistry, lineage, historical symbolism, and skill. Perseverance features the work of seven internationally acclaimed tattoo artists—Horitaka, Horitomo, Chris Horishiki Brand, Miyazo, Shige, Junii and Yokohama Horiken—along with tattoo works by selected others. Through the display of a variety of photographs, including life-sized pictures of full body tattoos, and sculptured objects, this exhibit covers a broad spectrum of the current world of Japanese tattooing.
Middlebury, VT—Opening May 27 and on view through August 7, the Middlebury College Museum of Art will exhibit Paul Strand in Vermont: 1943–1946. Comprised of 34 vintage silver gelatin prints, the exhibition is the first devoted exclusively to Strand’s Vermont work and it explores the expressive power and insight that mark the photographer’s long and distinguished career. Twenty-eight images in the exhibit are loans from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, while five belong to the collection of the Middlebury College Museum. Also included is a Deardorff 8 x 10-inch large format view camera, one of the two models Strand used for much of his career. Paul Strand (1890–1976), who has been described as “one of the greatest photographers in the history of the medium,” is perhaps best known for his pictorialist studies from early in his career, his machine photographs of the 1920s, and his 1955 publication Un Paese: Portrait of an Italian Village. But some of his most compelling works were taken in Vermont during the years 1943 to 1946, when he had just returned to still photography after nearly a decade making films. The photographs gathered here tell us a great deal about the artist at mid-career and the two projects on his mind at the time: a 1945 retrospective of his work at the Museum of Modern Art and the book Time in New England (1950). Strand visited Vermont from his home in Manhattan each year between 1943 and 1946. In writing about the Vermont images on view, curator Nancy Newhall wrote that “Strand reached into the essence of New England. The artist’s repeated visits to Vermont during the period 1943 to 1946 produced some of the most profound and memorable still images of his entire career. Strand was most drawn to record aspects of the weathered farm buildings that dotted the landscape. They fascinated him, as he observed, because “somehow they take on the character of human living.” Strand also took remarkable portraits, noting “I like to photograph people who have strength and dignity in their faces, whatever life has done to them, it hasn’t destroyed them.” During his first two visits, Strand spent most of his time in the small towns of Dummerston and East Jamaica. In the subsequent two years he ranged further afield, visiting Bennington and Pownal as well as towns such as Bethel, Waterbury, Stowe, and Strafford. Richard Saunders, director of the Middlebury College Museum of Art and curator of the exhibit, will deliver a public talk “Paul Strand in Vermont: 1943–1946,” on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dance Theater of the Mahaney Center for the Arts.
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On Saturday, July 9 the museum will host a live tattooing demonstration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lower lobby of the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Visitors are invited to come and go throughout the day to watch as artist Nakona MacDonald works on a client with a large dragon tattoo. The event will include a sake bar from 4 to 6 p.m. The Middlebury College Museum of Art, located in the Mahaney Center for the Arts on Rte. 30 on the southern edge of campus, is free and open to the public Tues. through Fri. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat. and Sun. from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays. The museum is physically accessible. Parking is available in the Mahaney Center for the Arts parking lot. For further information and to confirm dates and times of scheduled events, please call (802) 443–5007 or TTY (802) 443–3155, or visit the museum’s website at museum.middlebury.edu.
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