Global Travel
Alberta, Canada: Our Perfect Summer Road Trip 2023
Alberta Road Trip Summer is the time for road trips and vacations, however, for us summer is a busy time so we often take ours in early spring. Many of
June 13, 2023
Vermont Journal
From the B&B and around Vermont
Food & Drink
Blueberry Platz: a Favorite Summer 2023 Dessert
Blueberry Platz Stirring it up: Blueberry Platz is a German dessert that is very similar to a coffee cake with streusel. You can use any kind of fruit though I’ve
June 9, 2023
Recipes
My 3 Favorite Bakeries are on 2 Different Continents
Stirring it up: Bread making took off in a big way during Covid when all of us were confined to our homes and trying to emulate bakeries. Be it Beer Bread, Irish
April 24, 2023
Mad River Valley
Things to do in the Mad River Valley of Vermont in 2023
If you’ve never experienced the breathtaking beauty of the Mad River Valley of Vermont up close and personal, 2023 is your year! The wild rolling forested mountains, expansive farmlands with
February 8, 2023
West Hill House B&B
One of the Best Places to Stay in Vermont
The post-holiday season is a great time to plan a (much deserved) vacation, and thankfully, our Warren Bed and Breakfast is one of the best places to stay in Vermont.
January 19, 2022
Food & Drink
Shortbread: 100 Beautiful ‘Jewels’ In Each Cookie
Stirring it up: These Shortbread Biscuits (cookies) look like a collection of jewels. They are great to have in the freezer ready to bake at a moment’s notice. While the candied
December 17, 2021
Winter activities
Enjoy Dog Sledding Near our Vermont B&B
Dog sledding in Vermont? Yes! It’s more than an Alaskan or mountain west activity! When you think of winter adventure in Vermont’s Mad River Valley, Alpine and Nordic skiing more
December 26, 2020
Food & Drink
Fresh Garden Goodness: 1 Great Pancake Alternative
Stirring it up: Want fresh garden goodness in 1 great pancake alternative? Yes, waffles and french toast are much loved and tasty alternatives however, I offer for your enjoyment, Cottage
December 21, 2020
Fall activities
6 Essential Stops on the Vermont Cheese Trail
The Vermont Cheese Trail is a 240-mile loop encompassing some 45 artisanal cheesemakers who invite the public to tour their scenic dairies and sample their sumptuous goods. A good number
October 30, 2020
Food & Drink
16=1: 16 Ingredients Makes One Great Batch of Skiers’ Delight Cookies
16=1 ? That’s right, 16 pantry ingredients equals 1 great batch of cookies! Stirring it up: Skiers’ Delight Cookies are packed with energy boosting ingredients. Tuck a couple in your
October 22, 2020
