And somehow, after all the growth, the story still comes back to a South Burlington pantry, a humble stovetop flame, a bag of marshmallows, and a smiling, joyful kid who toasted them all year long. That kid grew up into a courageous chef who learned to build flavors – and a strong and resilient business – from the ground up. Ultimately, Shuman’ s marshmallow journey catalyzed her growth, leading to her current status as a respected entrepreneur who is still deeply rooted in Vermont values. By prioritizing creativity, neighborly collaboration, and persistent independent spirit, she found the key to success is taking things one day, one order, and one batch at a time, and growing from there. The result is both tiny in size and massive in impact: a versatile dessert that can melt your heart as it melts in coffee, crown your Holiday traditions as it crowns a s’ more, or stops you mid-sentence at a farmers market as you enjoy the flavor of the Green Mountain State at its finest: Pillowy joy, toasted to wonderful perfection, made by hand … in Vermont. n
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2025
FESTIVAL MINIATURES
December 1st-31st
A Free Town-Wide Celebration of Small Scenes in Every Storefront!
Visit Brattleboro, Vermont this holiday season, and be transported to a miniature magical world. More than 50 storefronts will showcase darling dollhouses, tiny terrariums, whimsical scenes, and steaming model trains. Scan me!
Scan the QR Code for updates, and to learn about the restored Victorian showstopper filled with the work of 100 artisans in miniature!
Presented by Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
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