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Vermont was a French possession until 1763 when it became a British colony, one of the original thirteen. French Canadians, along with English, Irish, and Scots, were the first Europeans to settle the Green Mountain State. Incidentally, “green mountain” is montagne verte in French. Hence, Vermont. Vermont is the only New England state without access to the Atlantic Ocean, but lacking that, Lake Champlain does form a long (and lovely) border with New York to the west. Vermont is known for its maple syrup and its cheese and dairy industry. The sugar maple is Vermont’s state tree. The brook trout (a cool-water stream fish) and the walleye pike (a warm-water lake fish) share the title of state fish. The apple has earned dual honors, being named Vermont’s state fruit while also receiving props for being the key ingredient in the state pie. To eat apple pie in the true Vermont style, don’t forget a nice slice of Cheddar and a scoop of Vermont vanilla ice cream. A classic accompaniment to Vermont Cheddar are the common crackers sold at country stores. Sample them crushed over a bowl New England clam chowder, as well.

Featured Cook themusk Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Woodstock, New York, USA Living In: Burlington, Vermont, USA

About me: About that "home town" above -- I'm actually from everywhere (except the South) in the US. I picked NY because I've spent the most time there, but I could just as easily have picked any one of a number of cities or towns across the US. They've all influenced my cooking, of course -- there's a lot to be said for that common regional "street vendor" -type food, across the country and around the world. Pad thai or a cheese steak finished off with an ice, a pirozhki or a Chicago hot dog -- that common food is its own real delight. My Profile | Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »