Garlic Town, USA, in Bennington, Vermont, can be likened to Willy Wonka’s candy wonderland but with a garlicky twist. Picture this: Over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kids’ activities, and more, all dedicated to celebrating the divine allium and the…
Read More →Garlic Town USA: A Flavorful Tradition in Bennington Celebrating 30 Years of Garlic Goodness
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. From the moment you arrive at Garlic Town USA, you feel the warmth of Vermont’s hospitality. Whether you’re arriving by bus, walking from one of the local downtown inns, or just taking in the crisp air…
Read More →Water you wading for? It’s stocking season.
Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — On a frigid winter morning, wispy tendrils of advection fog rose over the water-filled raceways and ponds at the Bennington Fish Culture Station – one of just five of the Vermont State fish…
Read More →Maple crème Brûlée
By Bourdon Maple Farm. Prep time: 7+ hours or overnight* | Cook time: 1 hour + | Total: 8+ hours* | Makes 6. Includes time for chilling. Start a day ahead for optimal smoothness of texture. Ingredients Instructions…
Read More →A wellness journey with so mushroom for growth
Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. “In a world filled with a seemingly endless list of environmental pollutants – and diets consisting of highly processed, chemical-filled food – the epidemic of illnesses sweeping our nation will only continue to grow exponentially,”…
Read More →Caramelized maple tart
By Bourdon Maple Farm. Decadent and delicious, this tart highlights all the rich flavor notes of maple syrup while balancing the sweetness perfectly with whipped cream and flaky sea salt. Prep time: 45 min | Total: 1 hour 45 min | Makes 10 –…
Read More →Sponsored by Vermont Begins Here Bennington, Vermont, is a town rich in history and culture, celebrated for its vital role in the American Revolution and as the first town chartered in the New Hampshire Grants, as the future independent republic of Vermont…
Read More →Southern Vermont Brewing Festivals: A Celebration of Craft and Community
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Vermont has long been a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, and Southern Vermont proudly upholds this legacy with two major brewing festivals in May. From the homebrew ingenuity on display in Bennington to the nationally recognized…
Read More →Danby’s Smokey House Center takes on the sticky situation of maple syruping in a changing climate
Danielle M. Crosier – Vermont Country Magazine. In 2024 alone, more than 3,000 Vermont sugarhouses contributed a total of 3,108,000 gallons of maple syrup to the United States economy. Data obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service…
Read More →By Peter “Fish” Case. Fat biking… is dead, they say! “I’m not riding one of those ridiculous-looking things. Those bikes are like taking a tractor to a NASCAR track.” These are just a few remarks you’d hear from the haters who don’t…
Read More →Discover Southern Vermont: Your Perfect Day Trip Destination with Thruhike and Vermont Country
By Alexander Belogour and Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine SOUTHERN VERMONT — Southern Vermont offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventures, local businesses, and scenic spots ideal for a day trip. Vermont Country is excited to partner with Thruhike (thruhike.io), a platform…
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