Father’s Day isn’t about the flashiest gadget or a tie he’ll never wear—it’s about celebrating the man who taught you how to flip pancakes just right, light the grill like a pro, or savor the perfect pour after a long day. And if your dad’s anything like ours here in Vermont, maple runs in his…
By Claire Holloway | Dragonfly Sugarworks – From Tap to Table There’s something about the scent of warm maple drifting through the air that says “home,” “comfort,” and “you deserve this.” It’s rich, grounding, and undeniably nurturing—just like Mom. This Mother’s Day, why not gift her a moment of pure Vermont calm with a maple-infused…
By Claire Holloway, Dragonfly Sugarworks Maple season doesn’t end when the last snow melts. Here in Vermont, it becomes something even sweeter: a tradition of gifting that brings our woods to your doorstep, bottle by golden bottle. As sugarmakers, we know there’s no better way to share our heritage than through thoughtfully curated maple gift…
By Claire Holloway, Lead Writer, Dragonfly Sugarworks If there’s one thing I’ve learned growing up around Vermont’s sugarwoods, it’s that maple isn’t just for pancakes. Beyond its comforting aroma and earthy sweetness, raw maple syrup is naturally rich in antioxidants—making it a simple yet powerful ally in DIY skincare. Today, I’m sharing my favorite two-step…
Picture this: late afternoon light streaming through your kitchen windows, the earthy scent of Vermont maple filling the air as you whisk together a body scrub that feels as nourishing as it smells. Today, we’re diving into a maple sugar body scrub DIY recipe—crafted with just four pantry-friendly ingredients, led by the gently exfoliating magic…
There’s something about standing outside in the hush of winter, breath curling into mist, and watching steaming ribbons of golden maple syrup swirl onto fresh snow. It’s a ritual that’s as old as sugaring itself—and still as sweet today. Here at Dragonfly Sugarworks, we see maple taffy on snow not just as a candy, but…