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Hidden Gems (or where the locals go)
Winter In Lancaster You want to get away from your house but you're unsure what to do or where to eat because Winter in Lancaster can be hard. But, check out these hidden gems that stay open and are literally where the locals go when they go out! Restaurants These...
Relax Like You’re on Holiday: February in Lancaster County
February in Lancaster is filled with holidays, events and theater – oh my! Plan your trip now.
Relax Like You’re On Holiday: White Sheets
Have you ever wondered why our beds aren’t dressed in white sheets? Well, check out the blog post and let me tell you why.
Cook Like You’re Inspired: Grape Salad
Your Wish Granted :: Carriage Corner's Grape Salad Recipe Every single time we made grape salad, we are asked for the recipe. We've had a lot of requests to share our grape salad recipe lately, so here you go! As with many of the things we make and serve here at...
Cook Like You’re Inspired: Carriage Corner Granola
Carriage Corner Granola If you have spent more than one night at Carriage Corner, then there's a very good possibility that you've had our freshly made Granola. We get lots of requests for the Granola recipe, so I've decided to share it. Like so many of the recipes...
Shop Like a Local: Leids Greenhouse
Shop Like a Local We first found out about Leids Greenhouse from some of our Amish friends last year. We have been shouting about Leids ever since! The question you may be asking yourself is why? Well - let me tell you! Check out their website Leids Greenhouse is...
Shop Like a Local: Lancaster County Quilt Fabric Shops
Quilt Fabric in Lancaster County This is by no means an exhaustive list. This is a list that was compiled by reaching out to guests who regularly come to Lancaster County to do some serious shopping for quilt fabric. So, one bright and sunning afternoon Jay and I...
Cook Like You’re Inspired: Kentucky Muffins
Kentucky Muffins What exactly are Kentucky Muffins you're probably asking yourself. Well, they are beautiful, rich and moist muffins that sometimes start breakfast at Carriage Corner. The recipe is from my friend Cami and she graciously shared it with me. Often - I...
An Interview with Fan Smucker of Smucker Village
A Little Back Story I had this great idea for a series of blog posts to introduce you to the faces and people behind our local businesses. I’ve reached out to several of my favorite shops in town and asked them if they’d be willing to participate in a written...
Relax Like You’re On Holiday: Snow Geese
Snow Geese Every year between mid-February and mid-March, one of Pennsylvania’s most amazing natural phenomena occurs: the Middle Creek snow geese migration. During this time, hundreds of thousands of these beautiful birds migrate through Pennsylvania and stop briefly...
Christmas Candy That Will Make You A Hero
Most people spend a day or more making Christmas Cookies - but in our house we make Christmas Candy. It's all gluten free and everyone can sample and enjoy it. And because both of the recipes for Christmas Candy that I'm sharing contain almonds - they're basically...
Fall Flavors
It's finally Fall here in Lancaster County and with the crisp air and changing of the leaves, I've been inspired to play with fall flavors while creating breakfast. When Fall rolls around, the fall flavors I think of first are pumpkin, cranberry, apples & pears. ...