
Made in Vermont
Runamok Maple: Reinventing Vermont Maple Syrup, One Flavor at a Time
From bourbon barrel-aged syrup to creative infusions, Runamok Maple brings a fresh perspective to Vermont's beloved sugaring tradition.
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Made in Vermont
From bourbon barrel-aged syrup to creative infusions, Runamok Maple brings a fresh perspective to Vermont's beloved sugaring tradition.
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Waterbury
Looking for somewhere special to celebrate in Vermont? From dinner overlooking Lake Champlain at Shelburne Farms to intimate dining at The Pitcher Inn, Edson Hill and Jessica's at Swift House Inn, these are some of my favorite restaurants for anniversaries, birthdays and memorable evenings together.
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Experiences
Growing up, Mother's Day meant frilly dresses and long waits for brunch. These days, we've traded that tradition for an annual girls' weekend filled with new experiences, great meals and time together. From Hildene and Shelburne Museum to pottery classes, spa days and Mother's Day brunch, here are some of my favorite ways to celebrate Mom in Vermont.
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Experiences
From Jasper Hill's aging caves to Shelburne Farms' farmhouse cheddar and Blue Ledge Farm's Lake's Edge, Vermont produces some of my favorite cheeses anywhere. Here's my guide to the cheesemakers I love, where to shop for Vermont cheese and the ten varieties I keep coming back to.
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Food & Drink
The Lake House Pub & Grille has been a longtime favorite on Lake Bomoseen. Here's why I love its waterfront deck and relaxed summer dining experience.
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Inns & Bed-and-Breakfasts
The Mad River Valley has long been one of my favorite Vermont destinations. From smoked meats at The Mad Taco and creemees at Canteen to skiing at Sugarbush, swimming at Warren Falls and exploring Warren Village, here's my guide to spending a weekend in Waitsfield and Warren.
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Casual Eats
Blackback Pub has long been one of Waterbury's best craft beer destinations, with an extensive rotating tap list, friendly bartenders and a cozy Main Street location. But don't overlook the food, particularly the famous pub nachos with smoked bacon, blue cheese and maple-chipotle sauce.
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Fine Dining
Simon Pearce in Quechee combines one of Vermont's most beautiful restaurant settings with live glassblowing demonstrations and a flagship store filled with handmade glassware. From my favorite Woodstock Balloon wineglasses to dinner overlooking the Ottauquechee River, here's why I keep returning.
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Activities
Vermont maple syrup is for more than pancakes. Here are 12 delicious ways I use it in drinks, sauces, snacks, vegetables, and everyday cooking.
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Casual Eats
The original Mad Taco in Waitsfield has been one of my favorite casual restaurants in the Mad River Valley for years. The dining room is a little dingy, the music is loud and the smoked meats are fantastic. Here's what to order, including my favorite sweet potato burrito, carnitas tostada and pork belly Big Daddy Fatty.
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