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 quietly magical about transforming a single, golden ingredient—pure maple syrup—into a thick, creamy spread that makes toast taste like Sunday morning in Vermont. Around our family’s sugaring kitchen, this humble treat is called maple butter (or sometimes maple cream). Whether you spoon it onto warm biscuits, swirl it over oatmeal, or simply dip…
There’s something quietly magical about the swirl on top of a cupcake or the thick, creamy coat over a homemade carrot cake. For us at Dragonfly Sugarworks, the secret lies in Vermont’s own golden treasure: maple cream. Today, we’re spooning that magic into a frosting so rich, tangy, and maply sweet, it deserves a spot…
There’s something about December kitchens in Vermont that smells like toasted pecans, warm spice, and bubbling maple syrup. This season, we’re bottling up those cozy notes into the perfect giftable treat: a maple snack mix holiday jar. Handmade, thoughtful, and endlessly munchable, this sweet-salty blend turns pantry staples into a shareable story of local flavor….
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…
If you’ve ever torn open a bag of Slim Jim Maple Bacon Jerky, you know the sweet-meets-smoky magic that maple brings to cured pork. But what if you could bottle that aroma in your own kitchen—and tweak it just the way you like? As a sugarmaker who’s spent countless Vermont mornings around boiling sap and…
Ever found yourself staring at your half-empty café cup, wishing you could recreate that creamy, maple-sweet hug of a latte at home? As a Vermont sugarmaker, I’ll let you in on a secret: the frothy, café-worthy maple latte isn’t just possible—it’s surprisingly easy. With the right maple syrup (I swear by Runamok Amber) and a…
When frosty mornings arrive in Vermont and woodstoves crackle to life, it’s pecan pie season in countless kitchens—including ours at Dragonfly Sugarworks. But if you’re like many conscious bakers, you’ve probably wondered: Is there a better way than corn syrup? Today, we’re sharing how to transform this beloved holiday dessert into something richer, cleaner, and…
There’s something undeniably comforting about the quiet clink of oats in a mixing bowl, the golden pour of maple syrup, and the press of homemade granola into a snug pan. At Dragonfly Sugarworks, we’re always looking for ways to help you bring Vermont’s natural sweetness into everyday life—and these vegan maple granola bars fit the…