Three ways to build your Thanksgiving board with the best of Vermont. Each pairing highlights a balance of flavor and texture: sweet and tart, bold and elegant, and savory and smoky, all using local cheeses and farm favorites. Perfect as appetizers or quick moments of joy in between holiday prep, try one, two, or combine them all!
HARVEST CHEDDAR — SAVORY + SMOKY
INGREDIENTS
Grafton 1-Year Cheddar (or 2-Year, if you prefer)
Snug Valley maple bacon, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
Pitchfork Pickle pickled red onions
Castleton Crackers – Multi-Seed Rye (or flavor of your choice)
SERVING & NOTES
Grafton Cheddar meets maple bacon, tangy pickled onions, and crunchy Vermont crackers. Simple, bold, and perfectly balanced. The smoky-sweet combination makes this an irresistible addition to your holiday spread.
BLUE VERMONT — BOLD + ELEGANT
INGREDIENTS
Jasper Hill Bayley Hazen Blue cheese
Asian Hosui pears
Toasted walnuts
Drizzle of maple syrup
SERVING & NOTES
Bayley Hazen Blue with ripe pears, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup — an easy, elegant board that tastes like Vermont. The blue cheese’s creaminess and the sweet crunch of pear make for an unforgettable bite.
GOLDEN BLOOM — CREAMY + BRIGHT
INGREDIENTS
Mt. Alice cheese (von Trapp Farmstead)
Sliced Vermont apples
Castleton Crackers – Multi-Seed Rye (or flavor of your choice)
Drizzle of Champlain Valley Apiaries honey
SERVING & NOTES
Mt. Alice’s rich, buttery texture pairs perfectly with crisp apples, crunchy Vermont crackers, and a golden drizzle of local honey. Smooth, creamy, and gently sweet — a simple but stunning way to start any holiday board.
