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5 Festive Holiday Cookies That Taste Like Vermont
5 Festive Holiday Cookies That Taste Like Vermont
In honor of the season, we asked our bakers to share 5 festive cookies that embrace the holidays in Vermont. Their recipes reflect our bakery’s appreciation for simplicity. Many of... Read more...
A Slice of History: The Sweet Origin of Pie in New England and Beyond
A Slice of History: The Sweet Origin of Pie in New England and Beyond
Pie goes back as far as mankind has been able to make a flaky crust. Over centuries, humans learned to stuff this dough with many combinations of meat and fruit.... Read more...
Pumpkin-Everything: Sweet and Savory Recipe Ideas for Fall’s Favorite Squash
Pumpkin-Everything: Sweet and Savory Recipe Ideas for Fall’s Favorite Squash
Subtly sweet pumpkin is a hearty, comforting ingredient for all kinds of recipes (beyond pies and lattes).  Cooking and baking deepen the pumpkin’s rich, earthy, nutty flavors to enhance all... Read more...
Vermont McIntosh Apples
Orchard Gems: The 5 Best Vermont Apples To Pick This Fall
Apples are the cornerstone of our business here at the Mill and we’re proud to support local Vermont apple orchards all year long. While it’s hard to choose, there are... Read more...
Maple Syrup Grades Explained: How to Choose the Best Syrup for You
Maple Syrup Grades Explained: How to Choose the Best Syrup for You
If you’ve ever browsed for Vermont maple syrup and felt confused by all the options, you’re not alone. Golden, Amber, Dark, and Very Dark…what’s the difference anyway?! Read more...
How To Make Mulled Cider (With a Few Easy Tricks)
How To Make Mulled Cider (With a Few Easy Tricks)
How To Make Mulled Cider (With a Few Easy Tricks) Autumn in Vermont may be stunning, but winter is one of the most beautiful seasons here in the Green Mountain... Read more...
10 Naturally Sweet Treats Almost As Good As Candy
10 Naturally Sweet Treats Almost As Good As Candy
Hey, sweet tooths! We know you may enjoy a decadent dessert or favorite candy bar when your sugar craving arrives. But it's nature who makes some of the best sweet... Read more...
How to Make Apple Cider the Traditional Way: On A Rack and Cloth Cider Press
How to Make Apple Cider the Traditional Way: On A Rack and Cloth Cider Press
Making fresh Vermont apple cider is one of the core things we do here at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. We are a cider mill, after all.. But we choose to... Read more...
Apple Juice vs. Apple Cider: The Big Difference Between Two Classic Drinks
Apple Juice vs. Apple Cider: The Big Difference Between Two Classic Drinks
Apple juice and apple cider. They’re both drinks made from apples, right?  Well, not exactly.  You’ve probably enjoyed each of these apple drinks at some point in your life. As... Read more...
An Ode to Old Blue, Our Iconic Vermont Farm Truck
An Ode to Old Blue, Our Iconic Vermont Farm Truck
You may not spot him as soon as you arrive here at the Cider Mill. But at the back edge of our property, in a patch of green grass, you’ll... Read more...
Vermont Cider Jelly: What It Is and How to Use It
Vermont Cider Jelly: What It Is and How to Use It
Cider jelly is one of our most popular (and most underrated) products here at the Cider Mill. Each jar is packed with pure apple flavor. And it pairs with more... Read more...
Unique and Easy Summer Cookout Recipes Inspired By Vermont
Unique and Easy Summer Cookout Recipes Inspired By Vermont
We all have those memories of our favorite summer cookout. Whether it’s a Fourth of July gathering with family, a pool party as a kid, or a crisp evening around... Read more...
How to Make Hard Cider: Tips and Insights From Our Vermont Cidermaker
How to Make Hard Cider: Tips and Insights From Our Vermont Cidermaker
A glass of wine with dinner is nice and a pint of beer is festive, but there’s no drink as satisfying as a cold hard cider. And not just in... Read more...
Why Honey Bees Are So Important (Especially If You Love Apples)
Why Honey Bees Are So Important (Especially If You Love Apples)
After a long Vermont winter and wet mud season, there is no greater joy than the blossoms of springtime.  Local apple trees are one of the first things to bloom... Read more...
5 Unexpected Ways to Eat Maple Syrup That's Not on Pancakes
5 Unexpected Ways to Eat Maple Syrup That's Not on Pancakes
5 Unexpected Ways to Eat Maple Syrup That's Not on Pancakes The transition from winter to spring is a beautiful time of year that brings one of our favorite ingredients:... Read more...