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…
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By Mark Rondeau, Vermont Country Magazine. ARLINGTON — I have adopted only two pets in my life: both cats and both from Second Chance Animal Center. Rocco is the second. I picked up Rocco on Dec. 10. As a reporter and editor…
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When the orange and yellow and red leaves begin to drip down tentatively from the slowly changing autumnal trees in the deep and vast deciduous forests in the Green Mountains of Vermont, these blazing incandescent precursors of the annual winter sleep alight…
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By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. We’ve been divided for a long time. Since shortly after Europeans set foot on the land we now call “ours,” we seem to have found discord of one sort or another. We’re out of synch…
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By Kristopher Radder, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — A classic T-bar lift in a picturesque Vermont setting, the sounds of laughter and the “swooshing” of people going downhill can be heard going well into the night. The glow coming from the lights…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. Whatever treat your Valentine might have a sweet tooth for — cookies, cake, pastries or chocolate — Southern Vermont has what Cupid ordered. Vermont Country Deli “Chocolate-covered strawberries are always a big hit,” said Christine Meyer, store manager…
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By Bill LeConey, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Vermont is much different than Afghanistan, but when Shaima Hussainzada Aslami is baking any of the delicious breads of her native land, she at least has a sense of familiarity. “When I’m in our kitchen,…
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By Roberta C. Stone, Vermont Country correspondent. LONDONDERRY — It is the off-season — the gall. We are standing in the Viking Nordic Center rental shop in Londonderry, Vermont — a cross-country ski mecca. It’s a throwback from the 1950s as you…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Elegance on demand: Transforming your big day with Shear Designs Hair Studio’s Wedding Services In the intricate tapestry of wedding planning, every detail contributes to the symphony of the perfect day. While visions of the dress,…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. MANCHESTER — Are you ready to say “I do” in a setting that’s not just a venue but an experience? Taconic Hotel proudly unveils its most coveted wedding package, causing a stir in the world of…
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By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Vermont, a gem awaits couples seeking a wedding experience that transcends the ordinary. Steeped in history (originally a working sawmill for Dover, Vermont) and adorned with rustic charm, Farm Road…
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