What do you get for the person in your life who seemingly has everything? Or the person who favors collective experiences over more material goods? I wholeheartedly am one of these people! Spend quality time with me and let’s go on an adventure for the memories we’ll make […]
Those who know and love me know that I am a huge fan of charcuterie boards. I could eat meat and cheese for breakfast. I also firmly believe that meat-and-cheese boards make a well-rounded, throw-together meal. In addition to your meat and cheese, add some cornichon for some […]
Growing up the daughter of a horticulturist, plants were always a big deal in our family. From a young age, I learned the scientific names of plants. I was taught how to identify different species of trees. My sister and I learned how to plant the perfect garden. […]
Being a Vermont craft beer lover and a local travel blogger, I get asked the question, “Where can I find the best selection of Vermont beer?” frequently. Lucky for us Vermonters, there are many bottle shops in Vermont, markets in Vermont and even gas stations that are curating […]
Especially around the Super Bowl every year, where the world’s biggest brands market the hell out of their products – some eliciting raw emotion and others promoting downright ridiculousness for the sake of memorability – branding is top of mind for me. Now as a marketer professionally, I […]
My dad is notorious for being a Christmas Eve holiday shopper. Now, my mom growing up (and still) is the predominant gift shopper and wrapper for our family. Yet, every year, my dad drives into the town of Middlebury to find one special gift for everyone on his […]
I’ll never forget the first spring when I owned my home in Middlebury – a ranch on three acres with a creek and my own little maple grove. A neighbor from across the street came over with shiny buckets one early spring day. He asked if he could […]
Handcrafted Jewelry, Made in Vermont from Matthew Taylor Designs When someone tells you need more bling, you believe them. Or at least that’s a common occurrence when I head down to Matthew Taylor Designs in Shelburne, Vermont. I love visiting with jeweler extraordinaire and badass designer Matthew Taylor […]
I love the art of giving… More specifically, I love finding the perfect gift at the perfect time for someone special in your life. I spend many hours around the holidays brainstorming and getting creative with gifts. I strive to find something that is 1) unique, 2) useful or […]
Made-in-Vermont Christmas Gift Ideas I love nothing more than giving gifts. I would rather give gifts than receive something any day. I spend hours on end every Christmas season researching and brainstorming the very best gifts for the people in my life. I always like to find something […]
Maple syrup has been—and always will be—part and parcel of the Vermont brand… along with cheddar cheese, Heady Topper and Ben & Jerry’s, of course. I didn’t realize just how versatile maple was beyond pancakes and creemees until my neighbor started tapping my very own sugarbush and giving me more woodsy syrup […]
I’m the first to admit that I can’t follow directions. Not even the cartoonish Ikea directions that are supposed to be interpretable in every language. When you have a hard time following directions, baking can be a challenge. I pride myself on being able to open up the fridge […]
You say soft serve, Vermonters say creemees. But nothing says it’s summer in Vermont more than your first creemee of the season. Whether you opt for the traditional vanilla-and-chocolate twist or a maple creemee, or a harder-to-find coffee, orange creamsicle or black raspberry flavor, creemees are a stable of a […]
I’m one of those people for whom coffee is a sacred morning ritual. It’s not necessarily about the caffeine—although who doesn’t like an extra pep in their step—but rather the act of sipping down with a piping hot coffee before starting the day. With so many good coffee producers […]
It’s no secret that I drink a lot—maybe too much—Vermont craft beer. Over the years, I’ve gotten to know some of Vermont’s best brewers well. Truth be told, they fascinate me. It takes a certain type of person to dedicate themselves to mastering the art of craft beer in such […]