Author Archives: umpleby

I was checking the weather report for next week and it looks like the thermometer will be solidly in the 70’s and maybe even high 60’s.  That means one thing in the kitchen – fire up the soup pots – … Continue reading →

As the name of the holiday suggests,  we will be closed on Labor Day so that all of us laborers here at the bakery-cafe can have a day off.

My Australian wife, Carolyn is taking the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America today at the courthouse in Rutland.  She will finally, after living here in the US for over 15 years, no longer be considered a … Continue reading →