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Burlington Area Restaurant Recommendations for the Average Burlingtonian 11/14/2023

Where is a good place to go on a budget? Who makes great vegan food? Meryl Getty asks Burlingtonians about their favorite restaurants in an attempt to find answers.

Public Health and Impacts of Sugar 08/25/2023

Host Meghan O'Rourke interviews Andrea Grayson, EdD, a Part-time Faculty member at UVM Larner College of Medicine about public health and sugar impact.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Healthier Snacking 07/01/2021

Chef Robin describes what drives us to the "guilty pleasures" of salty and sugary food and offers practical options for healthy snacking that can help us remain vibrant and active. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, Chef Robin Burnett, AARP Vermont, Chef Robin Burnett, CCTV Productions and Town Meeting TV, City Market, and ONE Community Center.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Promote Your Health with Restorative Foods 06/03/2021

Chef Robin describes restorative food that can be used to help with nausea, restore appetite and reduce pain. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Fighting Inflammation with Food 05/27/2021

Chef Robin talks about how food can be used to fight inflammation and promote health and well-being. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Plant Based Proteins 04/15/2021

Chef Robin promotes the benefits of plant based proteins and how to include them in your diet. She shows that plant based proteins are cost-effective and life affirming. HANDS gives special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Foods for Digestive Health 03/25/2021

Chef Robin presents common and easily obtained foods beneficial for your digestion, with an emphasis on the healthful properties of cultured and fermented foods. She details the meaning of probiotic and prebiotic as they relate to diet. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, & Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Grains Explained 03/04/2021

Chef Robin presents why whole grains add vital nutrition for a healthy senior diet. She makes it easy to prepare and serve with easy-to-learn cooking techniques and adaptable recipes. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, & Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Putting Together a Healthy Plate 02/11/2021

Chef Robin describes how to put together a nutritious meal with a variety of healthy food groups. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, & Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Dirt: Fall Garden Clean Up with Master Gardener Charlie Nardozzi 10/19/2020

Master gardener Charlie Nardozzi provides useful advice on how to clean up your garden and prepare for spring with many handy horticultural tips.

Produced by HANDS (handsvt.org), with the support of Hannaford, City Market/ Onion River Coop, CCTV/ Town Meeting TV and Charlie Nardozzi.

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!