Rob Hausslein, a sugar maker from Landgrove, decided to kick his operation up a notch when a local chef asked him to make smoked maple syrup. Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind was launched when he figured he’d give it a try. He built a fire in his pig roaster, located next to his sugarhouse, and began to smoke syrup. The pig […]
Ginger Peach Chutney
GINGER PEACH CHUTNEY is a condiment made from fresh fruits and strong spices, it simmers on the stovetop for almost an hour until it reaches a glossy sheen; packed into jars and stored for several months to build up plenty of intense flavor. It was in late September, with the leaves changing color out side my kitchen window and […]
Vermont Country Store Cookbook
The Vermont Country Store Cookbook, launched this week and will available in bookstores stores everywhere. Filled with heirloom recipes, gorgeous color photos of the Vermont landscape, and food photography by Mathew Benson and his talented crew. It is so beautiful you will drop whatever you are doing, and head right for the kitchen to start cooking. To prepare for our first author’s event […]
Raspberry Peach Jam
Raspberry Peach Jam Makes 6 pints Raspberries and peaches are old friends, and ripen at the same time during the summer, so why not put them together into a jam? Chunks of sweet peaches blending nicely with the tartness of the raspberries, it’s pure summer in a jar to spread onto toast on the grayest […]
Watermelon Pickles
Edible Flowers
EDIBLE FLOWERS are all around us, both wild and cultivated, and now that it’s summer, consider garnishing your plate with a dance of vibrant colors to arouse the appetite. Flowers in the kitchen are primarily decorative, yet eye appeal is not the only virtue of edible flowers, since many offer a range of flavor, and health benefits. With over […]
Vermont Blueberry Pie
Vermont Blueberry Pie is on the menu in my newest cookbook, The Vermont Country Store Cookbook , and it’s not your ordinary blueberry pie: it is no-bake! Which keeps the kitchen cool in summer. It also has just one crust, a bottom that is sturdy and truly holds in the juice and whipped cream can […]
