The Chal-A: A-frame in Vermont

Escaping to a Cabin in the Woods Still Means Cooking for Yourself | Eater

"A remote, small A‑frame rental in the Vermont mountains that offered crisp air, a covered porch, nearby hiking and a secluded pond, and a compact kitchen that became the center of the author’s solo retreat. The setting enabled long stretches of solitary activities—reading, hiking, watching videos—but also intense, daily cooking: Taiwanese night‑market–style king oyster mushrooms, H‑Mart marinated short ribs with mustard greens, teriyaki‑cooked eggplant, and clams over racchette pasta. Limited supplies (no Tupperware) meant preparing fresh meals constantly, which highlighted both the pleasures of making good food for oneself and the loneliness of doing all the planning, cooking, and cleaning alone; overall the stay felt restorative yet underscored the difference between being alone within a community and being isolated from one." - Clio Chang