Fresh From Vermont

This is a terrific specialty-​foods distributor managed by an enthusiastic husband-​and-​wife team dedicated to bringing all-​natural jams, jellies, honey and syrups produced in Vermont to the people of Westchester County and the surrounding areas.
Former Vermonters themselves, the couple managing Fresh From Vermont works with Vermont farmers to select the best quality ingredients for their products. And what exceptional products they are — delicious, nutritious and above all, utterly lacking in any of the artificial colorings or preservatives found in many foods today.
Their jams, for example, are exceptional. They have a wide variety, ranging from cherry to raspberry to mango, and all are «boiled down the old-​fashioned way,» which basically means that the jam is cooked by boiling down the fruit with sugar while being hand-​stirred. There’s no pectin, a gelling agent found in most supermarket jams, in these products. Every single jam produced by Fresh From Vermont contains only natural ingredients, so you can indulge without fear.
For an interesting and unique flavor, I strongly suggest trying the Spiced Pear Jam. Made only with pears, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon, you’ll be surprised at how light and delicious it tastes. If you don’t find yourself eating it straight out of the jar — which comes topped in bright yellow cloth — then you should take your taste buds elsewhere.
Fresh From Vermont also offers pure maple syrup tapped from trees in Waitsfield, Vt., so the next time you’re at the store and are debating buying that bottle of Mrs. Butterworth, do yourself a favor and fork over the $ 6.50 that Fresh From Vermont charges to send fresh maple syrup straight to your doorstep. Sure, Mrs. Butterworth may look charming on the table next to your waffles and coffee, but don’t be fooled by her delightful little plastic face. She and her smile are wreaking havoc on your digestive system. Run!
Another plus: Fresh From Vermont does not charge anything extra to ship their products to you, which is great. The owners also appear at farmers’ markets throughout the area, so if you’d rather not wait for a particular product, check out their website and see if they will be showcasing their wares at a venue near you.