I hope everyone had a great holiday season! My family was pretty busy and everyone got pretty much what they wanted. So now it’s the new year of 2012 and I’m looking forward to it.

I’m sure most people are, what with the bad economy and so on. Things will hopefully pick up a bit for everyone, it sure can’t get much worst! So I’m happy to see 2011 go away and look forward to 2012.

From now until spring I’ll be busy getting my sugaring lines and equipment ready for the 2012 maple syrup season. I hope to tap a lot more trees this year, but we will see how it goes.

It’s getting hard to tell just what kind of winter we will have, what with the crazy weather we’ve been having the past few years. Hopefully it will not be too bad with not too much snow or cold.

Anyways I just wanted to wish everyone a great new year and hope everyone has a better year in 2012. Keep warm, have fun, enjoy your family and try not to go off the roads this winter!

Hi everyone, hope your fall is going well. Sorry I have not posted on here for a bit but life keeps you busy! However I wanted to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and hope you all have a great holiday weekend.

Times are tough for a lot of folks and this year the holidays are not going to be all that great for many. But we could always be worst off, no matter how hard we think we have it.

So this Thanksgiving day we should be thankful for all the little things we have, plus our family and friends of course. In fact that is really what matters most in life when you get down to it.

It’s getting cold out and snow will soon be here in Vermont. But Thanksgiving is one more holiday we can enjoy before it gets really nasty weather out there!

So from me and my family at Vt. Maple Products I wish you a happy Thanksgiving day and lots of food to enjoy. Be safe on the roads, and try not to start any old family fights when you see all the in-laws!

Click here for the Mount Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont picture gallery page

Hi everyone, hope your summer is going well. Recently I drove up to Stowe, or rather I drove up the toll road on Mount Mansfield. If you do that, which cost $26.00 bucks, you get to the top of the mountain.

Or at least one area of the top. You can then hike 1.4 miles to the highest point on the mountain, which is the highest peak in Vermont. Mount Mansfield is in Stowe, Vermont.

The long trail hiking trail also goes up there and there are several branches you can take. Anyways I took a lot of pictures and also a video using my 70X zoom camcorder.

I made a picture gallery page of the pictures, along with the video. So check it out and see all the great pictures I took plus the video. You can see the big Stowe Mountain Lodge down below.

I highly recommend going up the toll road and seeing the scenery up there. You get a great view right where you park, you don’t have to hike at all if you don’t want to. But many want to say they got to the highest point and hike to the summit. Hope you like the pictures!

Click here for the Mount Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont picture gallery page

If you love biking in the mountains, late spring in Vermont is a great time for it. One of the best Vermont biking companies around is Stowe Bike Tours.

You might be familiar with Stowe, Vermont – a charming village located at the base of Vermont’s tallest mountain. Stowe is famous for its snow skiing and other winter activities, but it’s also great during seasons other than winter.

In fact, Stowe is a wonderful vacation destination any time of year! One of the amazing activities offered is the Stowe Bike Tours.
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Nothing goes better together than smoked ham and maple syrup! Below is a great recipe using the two for a fantastic meal, enjoy!

Maple smoked ham

This is sure to be one of the best hams you’ve ever eaten. It’s smoky and succulent, with a hint of cloves and a sweet, crunchy coating. Serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or for any gathering where you’re feeding a crowd. The leftovers are great in sandwiches, casseroles, and salads – that is, if you have any leftovers!
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It all started in 1969, when an old building in the small town of Stowe, Vermont was transformed into a saloon. A few years later, it became a tavern, and in the eighties, it was turned into a disco.

In 1986, a new owner took over and changed the name of the establishment to “The Rusty Nail,” and in 1991, it was moved to its present location. In 1994, the building was destroyed by an electrical fire but rebuilt to be bigger and better.

It reopened in 1996 and was purchased by new owners in 2004. Today, The Rusty Nail is one of the most popular night spots in the area, with locals and tourists alike.
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Book a room at the Commodores Inn resort today!

Are you planning a trip to Stowe, Vermont? Consider lodging at Commodores Inn, located at the outskirts of Stowe Village. The inn is situated on a 30-acre private lake, and it’s near all the great sites of Stowe and the Mad River Valley.

The inn is a massive timber structure, with two stories and an elevator. The views of the surrounding Green Mountains are awesome! Commodores Inn provides great water-related activities in the warmer months.

Soak up the sun on the lakeside deck, fish, swim in the outdoor pool, or boat. The inn offers free access to their stash of pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks. In the cooler months, enjoy the luxury of warm, soothing water in the Jacuzzis, the heated pool, or the saunas.
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Find out more about the Sheraton Burlington hotel in Vermont inside!

Located in Burlington, Vermont, the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center is the largest in the state. It’s convenient and within minutes of shopping, the downtown business section, the University of Vermont, Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, Ethan Allen Homestead, golf courses, the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, and Lake Champlain.

While you’re in Vermont, you might want to check out the world-famous ski lodges, too. Several are within an hour’s drive from the hotel, including Sugarbush, Smugglers Notch, Bolton Valley, Stowe Mountain, Mt. Mansfield, and Mad River Glen.

Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center has some great amenities. It features a large indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness center, a cyber center, an outdoor courtyard, a four-story atrium, and free shuttle service to and from the airport. You’ll also enjoy free parking in the covered, brightly-lit garage.
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Located in Stowe, Vermont, the Timberholm Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast that takes you back to yesteryear. Built in 1949, the nine-room inn began as a ski lodge.

In fact, it was one of the first in the area. It features traditional New England architecture, décor, and furnishings, with pine floors and ceilings, a massive fieldstone fireplace, overstuffed chairs and couches, porch rockers, and handmade beds.

Timberholm Inn at Stowe, Vermont somehow manages to successfully marry the look and feel of an old inn with modern conveniences and amenities. For example, there’s a hot tub on the deck, and the common room provides internet access, television, a phone, and an assortment of games.
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Once again it’s time for another great recipe that uses pure Vermont maple syrup! This one is Maple pecan pie, and boy is it good!

Maple pecan pie

This is a real all-American recipe – sort of a North-meets-South dessert. It requires pure Vermont maple syrup, along with pecans from Georgia or some other Southern state. This scrumptious treat is sure to have you saying, “God bless the USA!” after just one bite.

This pie is a favorite at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you want a special treat. You’ll find that the maple syrup and pecans are a great taste combination, as each seems to enhance the taste of the other. This is a very rich dessert, so a small slice is usually sufficient.
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