I am always connected to technology. Being a Vermont Realtor, running a blog, writing for a beer magazine, managing a wedding band (and those are just my side hustles), my life is all about quick communication and connectivity. It is the life and career I’ve designed for myself. […]
Vermont cheese and Vermont beer are a staple in our house, as I’m sure is the case with most Vermonters. But, you see, I share my home (and my life) with a former Cabot-sales guy turned Vermont brewer/beer bottler/bartender. Let’s just say that we consume our fair share […]
I first learned about the milkshake IPA at BeerAdvocate’s Microbrew Invitational in Boston last spring. Burley Oak Brewing Company, based in Berlin, Maryland, was offering a variety of IPAs brewed with lactose. Lactose, or milk sugar, adds a subtle sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel to a traditional IPA. […]
During college, one of my part-time summer jobs was raking blueberries in Downeast Maine for $.18 a pound. I would rake rows and rows over acres and acres. I loved it. Being outside, under the sun with scenic views of the Maine coast hardly seemed like work even […]
I could browse aisle after aisle of flowers in Vermont’s garden centers without a care in the world. Every summer, I carefully craft my hanging baskets and pots and planters for the upcoming season. Each year has a different theme – all with bright pops of color to counteract […]
I have a hard time relaxing. I am my happiest when I have a full plate of to-dos and events lined up for weeks ahead. I thrive and feel most fulfilled when I’m being productive and GSDing as I like to say (ahem, getting shit done). But, every […]
When I lived in Middlebury, taking the winding road up the App Gap with the sole destination of The Mad Taco in Waitsfield was a favorite (and frequent) road trip of mine. Over the years, I’ve developed nothing short of a love affair with the Mad Taco. I […]
In Vermont, we drink beer in the winter to fight the short days, the massive snow falls, and the seemingly never-ending cold. In the summer, however, we drink Vermont beers in celebration of lightness and warmth, of fresh fruit grown locally, of the sweet smell of mowed grass, […]
One of my favorite Facebook messages to receive is this: “Erin, it’s our {enter special occasion here}. We need your recommendation for the best Vermont restaurants to celebrate!” This happens frequently. I always throw out ideas for my favorite Vermont restaurants for special occasions across the state. Some […]
Maple syrup. Skiing. Craft beer… All three are part and parcel of the Vermont brand. But did you know that the craft beer industry in Vermont has actually surpassed the ski and maple syrup industries with its economic impact on the state? It’s true! In 2016, the craft […]
I love road tripping. I always have. It probably dates back to when I drove cross country to Montana to work at a luxury dude ranch (hello Triple Creek Ranch) when I was 18. My dad drove out with me in my Burnt Orange Pearl Honda Element. It […]
It’s fall 2017. The Vermont craft beer scene is thriving. In fact, there are over 50 breweries in Vermont making craft beer. There’s more beer in Vermont per capita than any other state. Tourists are still flocking to Vermont to get their hands on Heady Topper and Sip […]
At the first sign of leaves changing color in Vermont, I can’t help but get a little giddy. I love long, warm summer days in Vermont. I also love the bluebird, powder days of winter. But fall in Vermont is by far the best season to enjoy all […]
It’s a bluebird day in Vermont; one of those rare, perfect weather days you need to take full advantage of. There’s copious sun and the brightest blues up in the sky. Temperatures are pleasant with little humidity and a gentle breeze. When you get days like this in […]
When I was growing up, Mother’s Day was all about brunch. We would put on our frilly, pastel dresses and spend what felt like hours waiting in diners to have a mediocre brunch to celebrate Mom. But, it’s what my mom and grandmom always wanted to do. We would create […]