The snow is melting in Vermont. The days are warmer, but the nights are still cold. This means maple sap is flowing, and Vermont maple syrup season is upon us! Maple Open Weekend is right around the corner in Vermont. Over 75 syrup producers open their doors for […]
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 […]
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 […]
This weekend is Maple Open House Weekend in Vermont… two days when sugar shacks across the state open up to visitors to share a behind-the-scenes look at sugaring in Vermont, along with tastes of the season’s first syrup of course. There’s nothing quite as delicious as the woodsy taste of real […]
Pie fixes everything, I’m convinced! From pie shacks and sheds, to bakeries and diners, here are the best places to find amazing fruit pies – blueberry pie, raspberry pie, apple pie, peach pies – and cream pies – maple cream pie, key lime pie, chocolate cream pie, peanut […]
There’s something utterly special about the experience of cutting your own Christmas tree… ’Tis the season to support a Vermont tree farm! Bundle up and head to your local Christmas tree farm for a choose-and-cut adventure. Many tree farms have sleigh rides, hot cocoa, and wreaths and garland […]
There’s something super comforting about a warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven donut on a leisurely Sunday morning during stick season, especially with snow flurries whirling around! Whether you’re a classicist when it comes to donuts, preferring jelly or glazed, or more adventurous, with a maple cream or downright funky flavor, here […]
The best way to complete a delicious Thanksgiving meal is with a locally made Thanksgiving pie (that is better than one you could ever make for yourself) – who’s with me? I am a big fan of getting a few variety of Thanksgiving pies. I typically pick up […]
No matter what season you’re visiting Vermont in, every town and city is worth a visit for the unique sights, restaurants, breweries, cafes, shops, and experiences within them that define them. Here are 7 over-overlooked towns for an authentic Vermont afternoon visit… And what to do in each […]
If you’re looking for ideas to get outside in Vermont in any season, hit the open, car-free road of the recently completed Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT)… The 93 miles of the rail trail run from Swanton to St. Johnsbury, Vermont. While on the trail, take in the […]
Fall in Vermont means pumpkin-spice everything… Cinnamon buns, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and of course, coffee! But where can we support small businesses, cafes, and coffee roasters by sipping delicious local pumpkin spice lattes in Vermont? Vermont coffee shops are whipping up their own spice mixes and pumpkin syrups […]
If you’re traveling through the Northeast Kingdom, especially if you’re on a tour of Vermont’s covered bridges, don’t overlook the quaint town of Cabot. Just outside of downtown, find the AM Foster Covered Bridge. Take in the stunning long Green Mountain views as the backdrop to this bridge. […]
Creemees are a highlight of Vermont summer for many, but who says creemees in Vermont are for warm weather only? Through the end of October, you can find fall creemee flavors at these stores and stands. Or, discover a list of a local shops or stores below where […]
If you’ve ever cruised around Jeffersonville and Stowe, you may have come across a truck full of happy and health golden retrievers of all ages, colors and sizes: The Butternut Hill Golden Retrievers. They’re now local celebrities – perhaps the most famous beings in Vermont. I’ve been in […]
Vermont ski resorts and towns are not only enjoyed during the winter! There are many quaint ski towns that this non-skier believes are even better enjoyed in the peak of fall foliage season. Gondola and single chair rides, hiking and biking, orchards and pumpkin patches, galleries and shopping… […]