We’re diving into summer with in-depth conversations regarding the page-turning heat behind Tracey Medeiros’ latest cookbook, “The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes from the Green Mountain State.” Then we kick our heels up for a relaxing weekend-long retreat at Daddy O Hotel, Restaurant & Bar with the Director of Operations, Pete Palladino. And since traveling and family-friendly fun coincides with touring museums, zoo’s, and more–we spoke with SSA Group’s Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Beaudin, on how the family-owned business integrated an elevated, diversified, and sustainable menu into their partnership’s locations.