Lancaster From the Inn Side

There’s Always a Season to Visit Lancaster County….Right Now It’s Mud!
Mud season in Vermont signifies the last of the skiing....it’s kind of sad as they shut down your favorite trails and runs, limiting your options each day. But Mud season in Lancaster County is just the beginning of fun. Saturday was the first of the mud sales (auctions to the uninitiated), and they will continue …
Summertime…and the Eating is Easy in Lancaster County
You just can’t beat the fresh taste of summer foods...tomatoes that are still warm from the sun, corn that crunches on the cob and vegetables that look like they are posing for the latest gourmet magazine.     Lancaster County is all about food – after all, we provide it for over six million people …
Pumpkin Crazy in Lancaster County
Whether it’s Fairytale, Cinderella, One Too Many or the plain old Jack-o-Lantern, Lancaster Countyis covered in pumpkins.  I recently visited two of my favorite farms to share some pictures with you.  They are right around the corner from The Artist's Inn. As the summer landscape gives way to cooler weather, there’s no loss of color …
Inn with the Old!
Most folks love new things and I am no exception, especially if it’s a gadget for the kitchen or pair of shoes.  But what really makes my heart beat fast is something old.  Something that has stood the test of time, been loved and cared for and has a well-worn patina. Bruce was brought up in a …
That’s a Whole Lot of Bananas!
Just three miles from the inn lies a food lover’s dream.  Shady Maple.  It’s the largest smorgasbord in Lancaster County.  In a county that has quite a few PA Dutch restaurants, that’s saying something!  Here are the numbers:  40 items on the salad bar, 7 meats, 14 vegetables and over 25 desserts. Each day of …
The Secret Behind Innkeepers’ Great Breakfasts….
Part of why the food tastes so good at bed and breakfasts is because it looks so nice.  Most innkeepers know how to create wonderful food with fresh local ingredients.  They dress it up, serve it in a beautiful atmosphere….and voila - guests feel pampered! Certainly garnishing plays an important role – as does an …