"Folks love trying to guess which herbs are going to be on their breakfast each day. Innkeeper Jim has no idea till he checks with “Chef Chris.” These are thyme and box basil, grown in Chris’s herb garden." - Chris and Jim, Innkeepers at Churchtown Inn Bed & Breakfast 2100 Main Street, … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Vegetable Salad Recipe – Kitchen Kettle Village
Posted in Recipes Blog on .“I had had a cold bean salad as a salad course while in Tuscany. It was delicious and I wanted to make a similar recipe but had no idea how to go about that once back in the US. After obsessing for a while, this is what I came up with. It’s easy to make, and changing up the vegetables seasonally … [Read more...]
Grandma Smucker’s Chicken Corn Soup Recipe – Bird-in-Hand Restaurant
Posted in Recipes Blog on .“When the nippy winds blow at the spring mud sales or the fall street fairs, Lancaster County natives hug their steaming hot bowls of chicken corn soup, the ultimate comfort food of the area. Comfort foods are familiar, simple foods that bring back family memories, often from childhood, and make … [Read more...]
Strawberry Soup Recipe
Posted in Recipes Blog on ."The Fishers, visiting from Mississippi for a third time, are enjoying fresh strawberry soup. They really appreciate this frosty healthy breakfast fruit." - Chris and Jim, Innkeepers at Churchtown Inn Bed & Breakfast 2100 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown), PA … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe – Olde Square Inn
Posted in Recipes Blog on ."Our guests at Olde Square Inn love this coffee cake recipe because it is so rich and dense and delicious, and it often makes an appearance as one of the stars in our three-course breakfast. Thick with blueberries – or whatever exquisite ripe fruit might be in season – it makes a fabulous dish … [Read more...]
First Day of Spring
Posted in Happenings on .So, here we are. March 20, 2015, also known as, the first day of spring. I'm not sure how you celebrated, but here in Lancaster County we celebrated with what we would LOVE to call the final snow storm of the winter! … [Read more...]
Lancaster PA July 4th Events & Celebrations
Posted on in Happenings4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Lancaster County - Throughout Lancaster County there are numerous July 4th fireworks and other special events to celebrate Independence Day. Check out our listing below for special events near you. See our complete Events Calendar for Lancaster County to … [Read more...]
Museum Fest 2013
Posted in Happenings on .Special Exhibits and Events at Lancaster County Museums Come explore the history and stories behind Lancaster County in a fascinating way at Museum Fest 2013. This three-month-long special event takes place from September through November at 20 of our Lancaster County museums. You’ll find … [Read more...]
Please Pay Here
Posted in Happenings on .I grew up in Lancaster County, and just like any person who spends most of their life in a certain area, you start to take the amazingly unique qualities of that area for granted. Lancaster County is well known for the Amish, the beautiful farmland and the quality products of that farmland. You will … [Read more...]
A Swingin’ Christmas
Posted in Happenings on .Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 2012 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is proud to bring to the stage, “A Swingin' Christmas.” November 15 - December 23. We return to the tradition that has made Dutch Apple a favorite for Christmas entertainment. It’s beautiful singing, breath-taking dancing, gorgeous … [Read more...]