Manchester Life Magazine

Congratulations to our colleague & friend, Benjamin Lerner, who received the Jack Barry Communications Award at Recovery Day in Montpelier on February 11!

Recovery Day honors outstanding individuals who have strengthened recovery efforts across the state of Vermont.

Benjamin is a musician and recovery advocate, recognized for using storytelling and music to reduce stigma, elevate lived experience, and inspire connection and hope.

We're so proud of you and the work you do, Benjamin!

HELLO, FRIENDS!

The Guide and Manchester Life Magazine are psyched to congratulate Chef Tiara Adorno of The Crooked Ram for her James Beard Award Nomination in the Best Chef: Northeast category!

If you haven't yet been, now's the time to check out The Crooked Ram in Manchester. Chef Tiara will wow you with her unique take on local ingredients, inspired by the agricultural and natural beauty of our region.

Visit manchesterlifemagazine.com to read our story in Manchester Life Magazine's 2024 issue called "Night & Day at the Crooked Ram" and to sign up for The Guide!

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Hi, Friends! Meet Jen Kane Paterson and John Paterson, founders of Green Mountain Media Group and now proud owners of The Guide, Manchester Life Magazine, Stratton Magazine , and Vermont Magazine!

Jen, John, and the team have spent the very beginning of 2026 digging into production and laying the groundwork for an exciting year to come!

Check out the January 7, 2026 issue of The Guide to learn more about these dynamic Vermonters.

Subscribe to The Guide at manchesterlifemagazine.com- it's free & easy!

Hi, Friends! For all who celebrate on this 6th night, Happy Hanukkah!

If you're looking for a sweet treat recipe to enjoy for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year's Eve, check out this week's issue of The Guide for Grandma Ray's Mandelbrot Cookies! They're a family tradition in my household and they are meant to be shared far and wide. I recommend having one with your favorite warm beverage. ❄️☕️❄️

You can also find the full recipe in the Manchester Life Magazine Holiday/Winter 2025 issue!

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