The Accidental Farmer, South Hero, Vermont

by Melody Kettle


Comprised of an old Dodge van, a white tent, grill, a refrigerator, and lots of rectangular containers, The Accidental Farmer has set up shop next to the Allenholm Farm petting zoo.   From this dusty South Hero road,   pulled pork cubans with Thai cole slaw, and blue heron with mixed greens and lentils with tamarind dressing are served up freshly and with efficiency. 

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A Hot From The Kettle Vacation: Vermont Camping, Beer & Food

by Melody Kettle


Primer: Camping + Glamourous = "Glamping"

Last week, the Kettle family went "glamping." Mr. Hot, the Lil' Kettle's and myself packed up a 20 x 12 foot tent, three queen air mattresses with 600 t.c. sheets, and headed out for the Green Mountain State, Vermont.

Roughing it? Not exactly.  But I was fully prepped for cooking in the great outdoors. I picked up a Weber Smokey Joe, some  Match Light Charcoal, a few lighters, plenty of weenies and assorted tubular meat products, and I was ready to light it up.

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