I could browse aisle after aisle of flowers in Vermont’s garden centers without a care in the world. Every summer, I carefully craft my hanging baskets and pots and planters for the upcoming season. Each year has a different theme – all with bright pops of color to counteract […]
I have a hard time relaxing. I am my happiest when I have a full plate of to-dos and events lined up for weeks ahead. I thrive and feel most fulfilled when I’m being productive and GSDing as I like to say (ahem, getting shit done). But, every […]
When I lived in Middlebury, taking the winding road up the App Gap with the sole destination of The Mad Taco in Waitsfield was a favorite (and frequent) road trip of mine. Over the years, I’ve developed nothing short of a love affair with the Mad Taco. I […]
In Vermont, we drink beer in the winter to fight the short days, the massive snow falls, and the seemingly never-ending cold. In the summer, however, we drink Vermont beers in celebration of lightness and warmth, of fresh fruit grown locally, of the sweet smell of mowed grass, […]
One of my favorite Facebook messages to receive is this: “Erin, it’s our {enter special occasion here}. We need your recommendation for the best Vermont restaurants to celebrate!” This happens frequently. I always throw out ideas for my favorite Vermont restaurants for special occasions across the state. Some […]
Maple syrup. Skiing. Craft beer… All three are part and parcel of the Vermont brand. But did you know that the craft beer industry in Vermont has actually surpassed the ski and maple syrup industries with its economic impact on the state? It’s true! In 2016, the craft […]
I love road tripping. I always have. It probably dates back to when I drove cross country to Montana to work at a luxury dude ranch (hello Triple Creek Ranch) when I was 18. My dad drove out with me in my Burnt Orange Pearl Honda Element. It […]
It’s fall 2017. The Vermont craft beer scene is thriving. In fact, there are over 50 breweries in Vermont making craft beer. There’s more beer in Vermont per capita than any other state. Tourists are still flocking to Vermont to get their hands on Heady Topper and Sip […]
At the first sign of leaves changing color in Vermont, I can’t help but get a little giddy. I love long, warm summer days in Vermont. I also love the bluebird, powder days of winter. But fall in Vermont is by far the best season to enjoy all […]
It’s a bluebird day in Vermont; one of those rare, perfect weather days you need to take full advantage of. There’s copious sun and the brightest blues up in the sky. Temperatures are pleasant with little humidity and a gentle breeze. When you get days like this in […]
When I was growing up, Mother’s Day was all about brunch. We would put on our frilly, pastel dresses and spend what felt like hours waiting in diners to have a mediocre brunch to celebrate Mom. But, it’s what my mom and grandmom always wanted to do. We would create […]
I love the art of giving… More specifically, I love finding the perfect gift at the perfect time for someone special in your life. I spend many hours around the holidays brainstorming and getting creative with gifts. I strive to find something that is 1) unique, 2) useful or […]
It’s hard to believe we survived another winter in Vermont. And another mud season has nearly come and gone… I may be on an island on my own, but winter seems to speed up every year. Before we know it, the first signs of new life are popping up […]
Meet Andrew Leichthammer, Brewer for Good Measure Brewing Drinking a lot of Vermont’s best craft beers over the years has allowed me to get to know some of Vermont’s brewers quite well. I find brewers fascinating. Sure, brewing might start with a love of beer itself (the taste, the […]
Someone asked me yesterday which I prefer: Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks. My answer? Neither. In Vermont—specifically the Burlington area—we have so many options for locally roasted coffee that I never find myself dropping by a coffee chain for a caffeine fix. When it comes to coffee, I don’t […]