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Our Accidental Superstar

Our Accidental Superstar


Claire Georges

It turns out there’s a real sweet spot where super hot meets super flavorful. Chili heads can handle the heat, but they also taste every spiced, garlicky, citrusy note that we put into it.

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Mighty Tasty Granola is a sofi Finalist!

Mighty Tasty Granola is a sofi Finalist!


Claire Georges

Baking small-batch, maple-sweetened foods is how Butterfly Bakery of Vermont began, and it’s still at the heart of what we do. Being recognized in such a competitive category is a tremendous honor.

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Making hot sauce is empowering. But making mustard is humbling

Making hot sauce is empowering. But making mustard is humbling


Claire Georges

Mustard is almost as versatile as hot sauce. Think sausages, sandwiches, salads, pretzels, tofu, or stir fry. Or, do like my mom and spread on a wedge of cabbage.

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A phone call I wasn't expecting

A phone call I wasn't expecting


Claire Georges

"Have you seen Food and Wine?!"

That was the opening line of the phone call I got as I had just finished setting up our booth at our first New York Fancy Food Show. I was tired and sweaty and definitely hadn't seen Food and Wine.

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