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 […]
Archives for September 2015
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 […]