The VFN Top 10!
December 9, 2015
Keep it local and delicious this holiday season and give the gift of Vermont food!
From tasty treats to memorable experiences for the whole family--we've got you covered. Without further ado. . .
1. A gift of Vermont Cheese is always welcome.
Your Guide to a Local Thanksgiving - SHOP
November 18, 2015 Thanksgiving is the perfect Vermont-sourced meal! You can find almost every ingredient at a farm down the road.
Your Guide to a Local Thanksgiving - DINE
November 18, 2015
Leave the cooking to the professionals this holiday and let a VFN Chef prepare your holiday feast. Here are some inns and restaurants offering Vermont-astic Holiday Menus:
Cafe Provence, Brandon: Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving brunch from 1-4pm. View menu and make reservations.
Your Guide to a Local Thanksgiving - DO
November 18, 2015 Think local both on and after your Thanksgiving day - take your family out for an adventure: go visit a farm, see cheese being made or visit a Vermont vineyard or distillery.
Okemo Mountain Resort - The Whole Animal Project
November 4, 2015 Throughout Executive Chef Scot Emerson’s career, he has been working towards a more ethical and sustainable approach to food. To combat food waste, serve hormone-free product raised humanely, and sustain his farm partners, Chef Scot is committed to bringing whole animals into his kitchen at Okemo Mountain Resort.
Investing in Winter Greens
November 4, 2015 A reliable source for locally grown greens is a valuable commodity in Vermont. The cost for farmers to build strong, efficient winter greenhouses is considerable, but Mark and Christa at Jericho Settlers Farm had a creative solution to heat up their winter productivity.
On the Menu - Vermont Fresh Network Dining Options at UVM's Marché
October 7, 2015 Long gone are the days of the pizza diet for American college students - well, at least at UVM. While many Universities are farming out their dining programs to fast food restaurants, the University of Vermont has welcomed three Vermont Fresh Network partners to open cafes.
Citizen Cider's Olmsted Project - Crowdsourced Terroir
October 7, 2015 Cities grow and change, and we often forget to look to the past as we plan for the future. The Vermont cider revival has given us a chance to celebrate the past and the present. Apple trees once lined the busy streets of Burlington and grew in urban backyards.
Butternut & Kabocha Squash Soup with Apples & Smoked Maple Syrup
October 1, 2015 Chef Kevin Lasko started Vermont Farms Catering and culinary event space and supper club, The Backroom in Pittsfield, Vermont.
Celebrate Apples - Try Something New!
September 16, 2015 Vermont apple orchards are enjoying a phenomenal season! Perfect conditions have meant an abundance of fruit, and with hundreds of varieties growing across the state - it's the perfect season to find a new favorite! To get you started, we have asked a few of our members to share their…
