The Digital Woodpile
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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7 Reasons to Choose a Hard Cider Over Beer, Wine, or Seltzer
It’s a crisp summer evening and you’re on your way to a gathering with friends. The campfire is roaring and the stars sparkle in the...
