The ‘Three Ps’ in village make for a tasty day By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent BENNINGTON — One of the best things to do in Vermont is to drive its stunning back roads and discover the hidden gems within the rolling…
Read More →From beehives to barstools: how Barr Hill Gin is stirring up Vermont’s craft spirit scene
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. MONTPELIER — Caledonia Spirits, the makers of Barr Hill Gin, have lovers of the juniper-based spirit buzzing with delight with the help of honey bees that could be flying around your neighborhood right now. “We were co-founded…
Read More →Pangaea: A Beloved North Bennington Dining Destination Reopens for a New Era of Vermont Hospitality
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In the heart of Vermont’s most charming little village, there’s a restaurant where community connection, creative food, and summer nights on the deck come together like nowhere else — welcome to Pangaea in North Bennington. Now,…
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 →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 →Experience Springtime Splendor at Taan in Bennington, Vermont.
Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Situated in the heart of Bennington, Vermont’s South Shire, Taan restaurant sets the standard for culinary excellence. Nestled within a luxurious Victorian-era inn, guests can immerse themselves in Thai splendor in an intimate setting. Inspired by the…
Read More →Elm Street Market makes Vermont a sandwich destination
By Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country correspondent. While most folks don’t come to Vermont for sandwiches, a trip to Elm Street Market (ESM) in Bennington might change that. ESM has been voted Bennington’s Best Deli multiple times, including the last three years in…
Read More →Local bees find sweet spots: meet your local beekeepers
By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. BENNINGTON — There is a time of year when this Vermont writer waits with great anticipation for a small package to quietly arrive on his porch in the early morning hours, free of charge and delivered…
Read More →By Katharine A. Jameson, Vermont Country correspondent. People often say that image is everything. Perhaps this is what perpetuates the seemingly endless drive to reinvent ourselves. We change our hairstyle, buy new clothes, join a gym and make proclamations to lose weight.…
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