Articles written by Jeremy Perkins

Grass-fed, organic, humanely raised meat is now a popular option for many consumers, but is it better for you, sustainable, or tastier than grain-fed meat?

Feb 5, 2012 - Jeremy Perkins

This rating beer review compares blackberry wheat beers from two well-known micro-breweries: Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier and Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat.

Jun 24, 2011 - Jeremy Perkins

The history of raw natural honey, the honey bee, and beekeeping is old, and honey health benefits of have been long known. Now honey bee CCD threatens that.

Feb 7, 2011 - Jeremy Perkins

This top ten list of beer and holiday gifts ideas runs through the top ten holiday gift ideas for the home brewer and beer connoisseur.

Nov 29, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Beer is simple beverage - a little malted grain, clean water, a smidgen of adjuncts, and a sprinkling of yeast. Explore a short history of beer brewing.

Nov 18, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

The history and background of Memorial Day involves reconciliation, remembrance, and reflection. Unfortunately, though, it is a holiday being forgotten.

Aug 11, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

For many, nothing is more precious than the thought of dear old mum. Discover the meaning behind the original Mothers Day, history, facts, and stats.

May 4, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Stroke is a mysterious and crippling illness with painfully difficult and sometimes deadly effects. Learn about stroke causes, symptoms, and prevention.

Apr 28, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

From taking out the trash to adjusting your seat belt.... how did plastics become so important? Who created plastic and what is its history?

Apr 13, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Alice in Wonderland (2010) manages somehow to marry the creepy, off-center "sci-fi" feel of Burton with the classic Carroll story, but overall it lacks pop.

Apr 11, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a serious and misunderstood mood disorder that presents as depression. Learn to recognize SAD and about causes, effects, treatments.

Feb 20, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Planning and preparedness for moving day will cut down on the worry, anxiety, and general chaos associated with this event, that involved 43 m resident in just one year.

Feb 6, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

By all accounts, Martin Luther King was an extraordinary man. His was passionately committed to positive change in America. Discover MLK Holiday origins and history.

Jan 8, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

We all know about the common traditions on holidays - present on Christmas, fireworks on New Year's, and plenty of eggnog - but what are the most popular seasonal songs?

Dec 18, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Marmite is almost entirely consumed by the English and other Europeans as a unique spread for toasts and other bland delivery mechanisms. But what exactly is Marmite?

Dec 8, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

The holidays are known as at time for warmth and friendship, but between Santa Claus, the birth of Christ, presents, cookies and conifers what does Christmas mean?

Dec 4, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Hordes of edgy predawn shoppers line up for hours outside stores on the day after Thanksgiving for deals, deals, deals!

Nov 27, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Thanksgiving, an American harvest celebration, calls to mind warm images of collective joy, marked by thanks, feast, family, friends, food, and... football?

Nov 19, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

There has been a long history of inaction concerning universal health care in America. While Europe was busy implementing a social insurance system, the US was not.

Nov 17, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

The brewers of Wolaver's organic ales, as part of their seasonal Organic Farmers series, help empower farmers with the tools that promote land stewardship and fair pay.

Nov 11, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Cantankerous comments on "Me, Myself, and Irene" and "Space Cowboys" attempt to sift through the Hollywood hype and industry muck.

Nov 4, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

No matter which road you take your drive will wind through the heart of the southwestern section of the bucolic and venerable Green Mountain National Forest.

Oct 26, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

All Hallows Eve, All Saint's Day, and All Souls Day are well-known Christian holidays of autumn, but the significance, meaning, and origin behind them may surprise you.

Sep 30, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Many fruits claim to be the most healthy and have the most antioxidants, but they can't all be right. What is the real deal with acai and all of the fruity hype?

Sep 22, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

The 14th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival took place September 5th and 6th - with garlic ice cream to garlic jelly, pickled garlic, and garlic mayonnaise.

Sep 19, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Labor Day, in essence, represents the cumulative efforts of all stakeholders invested in the national workforce, and the formation, broadening of the Middle Class.

Aug 24, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Watching Microsoft bungle their way through the woeful and clunky Windows Vista saga was both entertaining and frustrating, so what can we really expect from Windows 7?

Jul 24, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Thirty craft brewers from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Mass., Maine, and Delaware assemble at Burlington Waterfront Park to celebrate to discovery of Lake Champlain.

Jul 15, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

America's Favorite Pastime and radio have enjoyed a long and fruitful marriage. Something is inherently soothing about the hypnotic ebb and flow of baseball on the air.

Jul 9, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Leather making and hide curing have gone from ancient practice to booming business. Tannins and modern techniques like fat liquoring have aided in the transformation.

Jul 7, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Long touted as the purest and most democratic form of government, the New England town meeting has Colonial roots but may be in danger of loosing support.

Jun 17, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

The origins of canine biology has been long debated, although all agree that the history of dog, a member of the Canidae family, and man goes back a long way.

Jun 4, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Vermont is often overlooked as far as states go, being the nation's second smallest state per capita and tucked away in its northeastern corner.

Jul 24, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

What are fireworks and how are fireworks made? Most credit the Chinese and the invention of gunpowder with the discovery of fireworks. Explore the history of fireworks.

Jul 22, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

As the story goes, an Ethiopian shepherd found some of his goats consuming a dark-leafed shrub with bright red berries. They were unusually lively, so he investigated.

May 30, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

The GNU Project began with the devout and total aim to develop a free and complete UNIX-like computing environment. Its name is a acronym and also its unofficial mascot.

May 23, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

Gift giving is an art, so avoid pushing ho-hum presents with these Gift-Giving Dos and Don'ts, No-Nos and Faux-Pas

May 22, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

The word trivia when broken down etymologically means three ways, referring to very real and important conversations had by travelers along intersections.

May 16, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

The history of crude oil goes back along time; the Bible even mentions it as a construction cement. But its uses changed dramatically when the automobile was invented.

Apr 16, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

Hops was an important crop in early America. Its bitterness and preservative qualities allowed beer to be preserved and shipped.

Apr 1, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

Syrup seductively slurps down our throats, coating our mouths with a viscous, sugary blanket of slinky sweet goodness that we crave on our pancakes and in our drinks.

Mar 15, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins

New Year's Eve has had more face-lifts than Joan Rivers. Looking backward and forward, the holiday explores the past, present, and future while never looking its age.

Feb 29, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins