Sandy and Beth at the show Sitting at the St. Albans City Hall on a rainy Sunday morning, I feel relaxed and satisfied. The Vermont Antiquarian Book Association’s Spring Show…

Its Spring Break again at our store. Every year we close for most of the month of March and this year we are taking it into April. I find –…

 I have embarked on a mission to learn the fine art of bookbinding and repair. It’s long been an interest, an intention, and finally the great sloth of hesitation has…

– Soup IS Good! One of the most important things we do at the Bakery is make soup. While other offerings have come and gone, soup continues to be a…

Ahhh. The BOOKERY!  Our little book and gift annex on the other side of the driveway is starting to feel a bit more lived in and beloved. In November of 2017, we…

The stars aligned and the people spoke and here we are expanding hours at a time when many food establishments are cutting back. We have three extraordinary young men leading…

CBD products have taken Vermont by storm! The vigorous market for these goods is extremely gratifying – to see the world embrace the weed we all knew was useful –…

How do we maintain our commitment to fresh food in the midst of a cold and snowy Vermont winter? A challenging quest but not impossible! We’ve put up condiments, fermented…

A Successful season at the Rochester Farmers Market and Exchange! I love the ethos and energy of small town farmers markets.  Whenever I travel, the local farmers market is a “must see”.  I…