Vermont Public
Making Mead
- Title
- Making Mead
- Runtime
- 9:52
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Ann White from Vermont Homebrew Supply demonstrates making mead.
- Title
- Flambe'd Apple Brandy Crepes
- Runtime
- 6:08
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Recipe from Nick Cowles, Shelburne Orchards
(as demonstrated on VPT Cooks)
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 apple, peeled cored and grated
For the flambe part...
Copious amounts of apple brandy
1/2 cup "sugar in the raw" (granulated raw sugar) regular white sugar works fine.
Mix well... all ingredients except the brandy and sugar ...100 strokes. Let sit for at least 1 hour.
Cook the crepes in a flat frying pan or crepe pan, light brown on both sides. When all the crepes are cooked and staked on a plate, you are ready to begin!! Put one crepe back in the frying pan, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the sugar evenly over the crepe then pour a dash of brandy over the sugar and light with a match. The brandy will burn with a beautiful blue flame and caramelize the sugar. When the flame goes out, role up the crepe, cut...
- Title
- Cup of Honey Pie
- Runtime
- 12:28
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Recipe from Chas & Isabel Mraz of Champlain Valley Apiaries
(as demonstrated on VPT Cooks)
3 medium to large apples
¾ cup of fresh or dried cranberries
½ cup of chopped walnuts (pecans can be substituted)
pinch cinnamon
1 tablespoon tapioca
juice of a ¼ lemon
¾ cup of honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons maple sugar
Preheat oven to 375. Line the bottom of the pie plate with piecrust. Cut up apples into fairly small pieces and place in a large bowl. Fold in cranberries, nuts, cinnamon, tapioca, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of the honey. Melt butter in a saucepan over very low heat and add the remaining honey and stir. Remove saucepan from heat and add 2 beaten eggs. Stir this mixture by hand and than fold into the other ingredients. Place into the piecrust and sprinkle the top with the maple sugar. Bake for 45-50 min.
Suggested Crust-
2...
- Title
- Maple & Apple Braised Chicken
- Runtime
- 9:00
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Recipe from Courtney Contos, ChefContos.com
(as demonstration on VPT Cooks)
4 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 apple, sliced
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chicken stock or Apple Cider
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 400º. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large oven proof sauté pan over medium high heat and add oil. When hot add chicken breasts skin side down. Brown the chicken on both sides and add the apples. Add vinegar, maple syrup, bay leaf, and stock to the sauté pan. Bring to a boil. Place pan in oven and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, approximately 6-10 minutes. Remove chicken from the oven. If needed reduce sauce 3 minutes to thicken over high heat. Turn heat off, add butter and adjust the seasoning. Serve chicken with thicke...
- Title
- Apple Upside Down Cake with Honey Drizzle
- Runtime
- 10:03
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Recipe from David Moyer, Vermont Foodbank Food Production and Safety Coordinator
(as demonstrated on VPT Cooks)
Topping
2 Medium Apples
4 Tablespoons Butter
¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar, Firmly packed
2 Tablespoons Boiled Cider or thawed apple juice concentrate
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ Cup Honey
Cake
¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
2 Tablespoons Boiled Cider
2 Large Eggs
1 ½ Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 ½ Cup King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour
1 Large Apple, peeled and finely chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan at least 2 inches deep. Line bottom with parchment, and grease the parchment.
Slice the top of apple, including ...
- Title
- Chutney with Apples and Honey
- Runtime
- 7:11
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Honey Apple Chutney
Recipe from Lynn Lang, Essex, VT
(as demonstrated on VPT Cooks)
2 Apples cored and chopped
3/4 Cup each Currants and chopped onion
1/2 Cup chopped bell pepper and snipped dates
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Cup honey
3/4 Cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In medium skillet combine apple, currants, onion, bell peppers, dates and garlic. In a bowl combine honey, vinegar and cinnamon. Pour into skillet and mix well. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to a med simmer and cook about 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Cool and refrigerate. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
- Title
- Honey Cake Recipe for Rosh Hashanah
- Runtime
- 12:57
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Barbara and Barrie Silver share Grandma Bessie's Honey Cake recipe for the Jewish New Year or any time.
1-3/4 cup honey
1 cup strong coffee (3 teaspoon instant espresso + 1 cup hot water)
4 large eggs
2 teaspoon Canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups King Arthur flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of Kosher salt
2/3 cup of golden raisins
1 tube pan or 2 9-inch loaf pans -- greased with non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In a saucepan, bring the honey to a gentle boil. While the honey is heating, dissolve the instant coffee in hot water. Allow the honey to cool and add the coffee mixture. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk or a hand mixer until light and lemon colored. Beat in the oil gradually. Continue mixing the egg m...
- Title
- Prohibition Linehouses
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- To get around Prohibition laws, bars were established along the US/Canada border.
- Title
- 9-11 Remembrance - Lt. Col. Lloyd Goodrow, Vermont National Guard
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Lt. Col. Lloyd Goodrow, Vermont National Guard shares his thoughts on the tragedies of September 11, 2001.
- Title
- 9-11 Remembrance - Susan Parmer 2
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Susan Parmer, CEO - American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Division (Vermont, New Hampshire) shares her thoughts on the tragedies of September 11, 2001.
- Title
- 9/11 Remembrance - Susan Parmer
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Susan Parmer, CEO - American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Division (Vermont, New Hampshire) shares her thoughts on the tragedies of September 11, 2001.
- Title
- Vermont's Great Flood
- Runtime
- 21:30
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- In November 1927, Vermont faced the worst natural disaster ever to befall the rural state. A huge flood destroyed over 600 farms and hundreds of businesses. The loss of track and trains made it the worst disaster in railroad history. The floodwaters reached 18 feet high! Archival footage and interviews with survivors tell how Vermonters persevered.
DVD available on Amazon
- Title
- Ben Rose, The Wilderness Society
- Runtime
- 9:04
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Ben Rose, Northeast Regional Director, The Wilderness Society speaks with Jon Margolis. Nature-loving, green-leaning Vermont has lots of open land, but not -- it turns out -- much wild land compared to neighboring states (or New Jersey, for that matter). Some Vermonters think this is fine. Others are working on innovative techniques to 're-wild' some of the state.
- Title
- Emily Boedecker, The Nature Conservancy
- Runtime
- 9:46
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Emily Boedecker, Deputy State Director (Vermont), The Nature Conservancy speaks with Jon Margolis. Nature-loving, green-leaning Vermont has lots of open land, but not -- it turns out -- much wild land compared to neighboring states (or New Jersey, for that matter). Some Vermonters think this is fine. Others are working on innovative techniques to 're-wild' some of the state.
- Title
- Grace Potter on Grand Point North 2011 Festival
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Grace Potter shares her vision of the Grand Point North in her home state Vermont.
- Title
- "The Calling" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "The Calling" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on January 20, 2011.
- Title
- "For Once In My Life" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "For Once In My Life" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on February 3, 2011.
- Title
- "Me Facing Life" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 7:52
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "Me Facing Life" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on April 14, 2011.
- Title
- "Pushing the Elephant" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 4:39
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "Pushing the Elephant" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on April 14, 2011.
- Title
- "Deep Down" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 8:00
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "Deep Down" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on November 17, 2010.
- Title
- "Reel Injun" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 6:01
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "Reel Injun" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on October 21, 2010.
- Title
- "Two Spirits" Event Highlights
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Attendees discuss Independent Lens' "Two Spirits" at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on June 16, 2011.
- Title
- Above the Fold - Researching Information for Your Story
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- Above the Fold, Vermont Public Television: http://www.vpt.org/abovethefold
Vermont journalists explain how to research information for your story.
Featuring:
Terri Hallenbeck, Reporter, Burlington Free Press
Tom Kearney, Editor, Stowe Reporter
Olga Peters, Reporter, The Commons
Bruce Edwards, Business Editor, Rutland Herald
Anne Galloway, Publisher, vtdigger.org
Shay Totten, Columnist, Seven Days
Like VPT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontPublicTV
Follow VPT on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VermontPublicTV
Find VPT on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/VermontPublicTV
- Title
- Michelle Obama at Vermont Army National Guard in Colchester
- Runtime
- 24:02
- Date posted
- 15 years ago
- Description
- First Lady Michelle Obama visited on June 30, 2011 and spoke with military, guests and families at the Vermont Army National Guard in Colchester, Vermont. Vermont Public Television recorded the entire event.
- Title
- Mud Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Carmans Marsh Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Hubbardton Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Two Spirits - Screening & Discussion
- Runtime
- 23:53
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at 16. This documentary film explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender.
On June 14, 2011, Vermont Public Television hosted a free screening and discussion at FlynnSpace in Burlington. You can watch the entire documentary and highlights from the discussion right here. We also encourage you to let us know what you thought by leaving your comments below.
- Title
- Pond Woods Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Fairfield Swamp Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area | Outdoor Journal
- Runtime
- 5:29
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- To see and learn more about this show and the wonderful outdoor activities you can enjoy in Vermont, please visit http://vermontpbs.org/outdoorjournal
The same episodes and segments can also be viewed there with closed captioning.
- Title
- Justine Sears, Reasearch Specialist, UVM Transportation Center
- Runtime
- 6:18
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Vermont Newsguy John Margolis speaks with Justine Sears.
- Title
- Sue Minter, Vermont Deputy Secretary of Transportation
- Runtime
- 6:08
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Vermont Newsguy John Margolis speaks with Sue Minter.
- Title
- Outdoor Journal - Overnight Ice Fishing, Connecting Wildlife Pop's
- Runtime
- 26:39
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Lawrence Pyne checks in on the growing popularity of overnight ice fishing and spends a February night on Lake Champlain with some avid fishermen. The Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area, in the southern Vermont towns of Plymouth and Shrewsbury, provides a critical link between the southern and northern portions of the Green Mountain National Forest.
To see and learn more about this show and the wonderful outdoor activities you can enjoy in Vermont, please visit http://vermontpbs.org/outdoorjournal
The same episodes and segments can also be viewed there with closed captioning.
- Title
- Maquam Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Vermont Public Television's Outdoor Journal explores the Maquam WMA.
- Title
- Outdoor Journal - Wildlife Habitat Incentives, Deer Management, Maquam WMA
- Runtime
- 26:41
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Vermont's Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program helps landowners provide critical habitat for wildlife. In Swanton, Vt., the Maquam Wildlife Management Area provides both upland and lowland wildlife habitats. Also, a visit to biological deer check-in station.
To see and learn more about this show and the wonderful outdoor activities you can enjoy in Vermont, please visit http://vermontpbs.org/outdoorjournal
The same episodes and segments can also be viewed there with closed captioning.
- Title
- Profile - Jon Turner
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Fran Stoddard talks with Jon Turner, veteran of the Iraq War and co-founder of the Combat Paper Project and Warrior Writers. The projects help create community, healing and a means of communication for combat veterans.
- Title
- Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signing Health Care Bill
- Runtime
- 43:16
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- May 26, 2011 - Montpelier, Vermont
- Title
- Outdoor Journal: Upland Bird Hunting, West Mountain WMA
- Runtime
- 26:40
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- To see and learn more about this show and the wonderful outdoor activities you can enjoy in Vermont, please visit http://vermontpbs.org/outdoorjournal
The same episodes and segments can also be viewed there with closed captioning.
- Title
- Profile Anais Mitchell
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Barnet Kids
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Profile - Mary Holland
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Fran Stoddard speaks with Naturalist Mary
- Title
- Restoring The Battenkill, High School Taxidermy
- Runtime
- 26:40
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Lawrence Pyne looks at efforts to restore southern Vermont's Battenkill River to its traditional glory as a prized trout stream. In Pittsford, Vt., the Pomainville Wildlife Management Area provides habitat for a host of waterfowl and fish species along the Otter Creek. A look at a taxidermy class being taught at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, Vt.
- Title
- West Mountain Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- West Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 22,000-acre parcel of land owned by the State of Vermont and managed by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Located in the towns of Maidstone, Ferdinand and Brunswick, the WMA ranges north from Maidstone Lake to Route 105, and east from South America Pond to the Connecticut River.
- Title
- Pomainville Wildlife Management Area
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- The Pomainville Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 360-acre parcel along the banks of Otter Creek in Pittsford.
- Title
- Quebec Premier Jean Charest, May 2011
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- VPT's Fran Stoddard discusses the recent flooding in Vermont, New York and Quebec with Quebec Premier Jean Charest.
- Title
- Governor Shumlin Press Conference, May 5, 2011
- Runtime
- 31:53
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Outdoor Journal - Spring Mushrooms, Brook Trout, Peregrine Falcons
- Runtime
- 26:41
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- Lawrence Pyne heads into the spring woods to hunt for wild morel mushrooms and fish for brook trout. A visit to Bird Mountain Wildlife Management Area in southwestern Vermont, a peregrine falcon nesting habitat. Vermont fisheries biologists check on the health of the bass population in Lake St. Catherine.
- Title
- David Sanger, New York Times
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
- Description
- David Sanger is Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times. He is revered as a lucid analyst of the complex worlds of foreign policy, globalization and national security. Watch the full episode at http://www.vpt.org/show/11000/1023

