My Recipe in Progress – Crazy, Easy Grain Free, Flour Free Cookies

Throw 2c of cooked & well drained black beans, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 capful of flavor extract of your choice, 1/4 c shredded coconut, 1/4 to 1/2 cup low glycemic sweetener of your choice, such as coconut nectar, into a food processor. Blend until mixture forms a ball. Form into cookies. Bake at 380 degrees for 12-15 mins.

Marvel at the versatility of black beans.


VFW Lunch Specials Nov. 21st – Nov. 25th

The Brattleboro VFW at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon – Fri from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onions rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – hot dogs with homemade baked beans & cottage cheese
Tues – baked ham w/ scalloped potatoes & veg
Wed – pot roast w/ mashed potato & veg.
Thur – closed, no lunch
Fri – no lunch served

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


Vermont Cheeses Honored as Finalists for the 2017 Good Food Awards

Vermont Cheese Council members chosen for commitment to Good Food Foundation standards

Randolph, VT: Five Vermont Cheesemakers were honored in San Francisco on Monday when the Good Food Awards announced its 2017 nominees for the Good Food Awards. Along with the Vermont Cheese Council members, six long time artisan food exhibitors who participate in the annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival were honored as well.


VFW Lunch Specials Nov. 14th – Nov. 18th

The Brattleboro VFW at 40 Black Mountain Road is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon – Fri from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – BLT w/ soup
Tues – Swedish meatballs over noodles w/ veg.
Wed – Chicken a la king w/ a roll
Thur – teriyaki pork w/ fried rice
Fri – shrimp jambalaya

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


VFW Lunch Specials 11-7 to 11-11

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon – Fri. from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – mushroom swiss burger w/ seasoned fries

Tues – meatloaf w/ mashed potato, gravy  & veg.

Wed – lasagna w/ salad & garlic bread

Thur – turkey, mashed potato, gravy, vegetable, cranberry sauce, stuffing (Still only $5.50!)


VFW Lunch Specials 10/31 to 11/4

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon-Fri. from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, garlic breaded fried mushrooms, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available .

Mon – liver & onions w/ mashed potoates

Tues – salisbury steak w/ baked potato & veg.

Wed – turkey broccoli stuffing casserole

Thur – BBQ pulled pork w/ mashed potato & veg.

Fri – tuna noodle casserole


Brattleboro Senior Meals Breakfast Menu

NOVEMBER  BREAKFAST MENUS

November 1st – Vegetable Frittata, Home Fries, Muffin, Fruit, Yogurt, Juice, Coffee.

November 4th – Bavarian Waffles w/Strawberries & Whipped Cream, Ham, Yogurt Parfait, Juice & Coffee

November 8th – Eggs Benedict w/Ham on an English Muffin, Home Fries, Fruit, Yogurt, Juice, Coffee


VFW Lunch Specials 10-24 to 10-28

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – handmade chicken cordon bleu w/mashed potato & veg.

Tues – chicken lo mein w/ homemade egg rolls

Wed – shepherd’s pie w/ salad

Thur – roasted pork loin w/ mashed potato & veg.

Fri – clam roll w/ chowder

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


VFW Lunch Specials 10-17 to 10-21

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 – 1:30. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – grilled ham & cheese w/ soup

Tues – mushroom swiss burger w/ fries

Wed – fried chicken sandwich w/ fries

Thur – beef stew w/ salad & a roll

Fri – beer battered haddock w/ fries & slaw

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


VFW Lunch Specials 10-10 to 10-14

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon. – Fri. from 11:30 am – 1:30 PM. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

Mon – open faced hot pork sandwich w/ gravy & veg.
Tues – ham steak w/ homemade mac & cheese
Wed – beef stroganoff w/ noodles & veg
Thur – stuffed chicken breast w/ mashed potato, gravy & veg
Fri – salmon pea wiggle

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438 for a reservation. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


West Brattleboro Chicken BBQ October 8th

The West Brattleboro Association and the West Brattleboro First Congregational Church are co-sponsoring a chicken barbeque on Saturday, October 8th, starting at 11 a.m. and lasting until it’s all gone.  Plan to get to the event in front of the First Congregational Church on Western Avenue in West Brattleboro in plenty of time to enjoy the chicken and fixin’s.  

The WBA will be supplying and cooking the chickens and the Church will be supplying the baked beans and coleslaw.  The chicken only will cost $7 and the full meal $10.  The Church will also be supplying baked goods.

Proceeds from the BBQ help defray the expense of the projects undertaken by the West Brattleboro Association and by the First Congregational Church.


VFW Lunch Specials 10-3 to 10-7

Mon – meatloaf sandwich w/ French fries
Tues – spaghetti w/ homemade meatballs and salad
Wed – cheese tortellini w/ chicken & broccoli
Thur – marinated steak tips w/ mashed potato
Fri – coconut shrimp w/ sweet potato fries

The Brattleboro VFW is open to the public for lunch. Lunch is served Mon. – Fri. from 11:30 am – 1:30 PM. Specials are only $5.50 a plate. Burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, soups and sandwiches are also available.

If you have more than 4 people in your group, please call ahead of time at 257-0438 for a reservation. Take out orders are available, and some specials sell out fast.


Brattleboro Senior Meals Breakfast Menu

OCTOBER BREAKFAST MENUS

October 4th – Greens, Eggs & Ham, Home Fries, Fruit, Yogurt, Juice, Coffee.

October 7th – Cheese Omelets w/Tomatoes, Onions & Peppers, Home Fries, Fruit Salad, Muffins, Yogurt, Juice, Coffee

October 11th – French Toast, Home Fries, Sausage, Fruit, Yogurt, Juice, Coffee