Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Halloween Treats




Nutty's are getting gooey, goopy, slimy and spooky with our Halloween treats. Pictured above are Steph's special handmade milk, dark and white chocolate skulls to scare deliciousness right into your bones! Since our treats are handmade and our creed is to create less waste, we do not offer individually wrapped little tidbits. But, trick or treaters -- please don't forget to knock on our door, the light is always on for you! We have plenty of goodies in the all hallows spirit.

Did you know that our magic chunks were originally dedicated to the wrongfully accused women lost in witch trials in New England in the late 1600's?

We are fortunate to live in an age where pleasure is realized as necessary to the well-being of the human spirit. Let's not take that for granted (simple pleasures in moderation, right?). And what more?! Adornment, dancing, ritual, celebration, intrigue and festivity is equally as integral. Adults: stop tricking yourself into thinking that treats are bad for you... and don't trick your kid by sneaking into their overstuffed, candy-filled pillow case stashed under the bed for months. Instead, let Melissa Pasanen show you where to get candy for grown-ups.

Waaaa-haaaa-haaaa!!!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Nutty Steph's wins Best of Vermont!

We are the proud winner of the Best of Vermont Competition at the Champlain Valley Fair


The Champlain Valley Expo is located in Essex Junction, Vermont and has a rich cultural history. It was established as a fairground and exposition site in 1922 and continues to host an important agricultural tradition each year: The Champlain Valley Fair. This year a new tradition began-- sponsored by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, the Best of Vermont Competition held family-fun events and demonstrations with a focus on Vermont products and agriculture. Nutty Steph's was proud to be voted Vermont's most beloved granola!!! The runner up in our category, Red Door Bakery (based in Marshfield, VT), was Steph's ultimate inspiration to start Nutty Steph's. Thanks Red Door!

Results of the Best of Vermont Competition:

Strawberry Jam
First Place: Side Hill Farm
Second Place: Summer in Vermont Jam
Third Place: Elmore Roots

Chevre
First Place: Does’ Leap
Second Place: Fat Toad Farm
Third Place: Blue Ledge Farm

Granola
First Place: Nutty Steph’s
Second Place: Red Door Bakery
Third Place: Woodstock Cookie Co.

Maple Mustard
First Place: Northeast Kingdom’s Spicy Maple Mustard
Second Place: Northeast Kingdom’s Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce
Third Place: Butternut Mountain Maple Horseradish Mustard

Exotic Jam
First Place: Summer in Vermont Jam’s Blackberry Currant
Second Place: Side Hill Farm’s Habanero Mango
Third Place: Elmore Roots’ Red Currant Kiwi

One Year Cheddar
First Place: Grafton Village Cheese
Second Place: Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Third Place: Shelburne Farms

Salsa
First Place: Mariah’s Specialty Vermont Maple
Second Place: Gringo Jack’s Harvest
Third Place: Granny Blossom’s Hot Apple
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