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Archive for November, 2008

Budget Travel Article

Monday, November 24th, 2008

The December 2008/January 2009 issue of Budget Travel Magazine names the Hartstone Inn as one of it’s “40 Best Deals of the Month.”

The Hartstone Inn is featured in a section titled “Down with Downhill! When you get tired of the slopes, these packages include other wintertime activities.”

The package listed is our 2 night getaway which includes a multi course breakfast each morning, afternoon tea and cookies, five course dinner for two and 2 one-day lift tickets (or snowshoe rentals) at the Camden Snow Bowl. We also have happy hour cocktails each afternoon by the fire and serve complimentary hors d’ouevres.

The rates are as follows:
$360 Orchid, Victorian Charm, Tally- Ho, Lemon Verbena, Viola or Sweet Woodruff
$385 Magnolia, Tea Cup, Mansard, Lark’s Nest, Rose Hip
$450 Sunflower, French Thyme, Arbor, Manor, Cottage, Carriage, Garden, Mt. Battie, Lavender
Click here to view a summary of the article online

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Cheesemaking Workshops

Monday, November 17th, 2008

This winter, our local cheesmaking guru, Caitlin Hunter at Appleton Creamery will be holding a number of cheesemaking workshops.

The first workshop (two-day), “Home Cheesemaking,” focuses on cheeses that can be made in the average home kitchen without having to go out and buy additional equipment. On day one Caitlin will teach you how to make a jack cheese and it will be finished on the second day. Other cheeses to be made are: feta, ricotta, yogurt, a quick mozzarella, a lactic cheese and maybe even butter. Dates of classes: Dec. 28 and 29, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, March 21 and 22, and April 25 and 26.

The second workshop, “Goat Cheese 101,” will focus on the making of fresh goat cheese or chevre. Dates of classes: Dec. 8, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 22 and April 24.

Fees for the classes are $125 for the one-day class and $225 for the two-day class. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required when you sign up for the class.

For further information, please contact Caitlin by e-mail at info@appletoncreamery.com and visit her website at http://www.appletoncreamery.com/

Posted in Cooking School, Fun for Foodies, Things to do in Camden | No Comments »

Cranberry-Limoncello Martini Recipe

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

I created this recipe about a month ago to replace our fabulously successful summer drink special the “Watermelon Mojito.” Happily, it has gone over very well and several people have already asked for the recipe.

Cranberry Syrup Base

1 package (12 oz) fresh or frozen whole cranberries

2 cups granulated sugar

2 cups water

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur)

2 dashes bitters

method - Combine the cranberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool. When cool, place mixture in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove all of the seeds and skin pieces. Add the remaining ingredients and the cranberry base is complete.

Cranberry-Limoncello Martini Recipe yields 1 drink

2 1/2 ounces cranberry syrup base (recipe above)

1 1/2 ounces citrus flavored vodka

garnish: 3 cranberries floated on top and a wedge of lime on the rim

Hope you enjoy the recipe, and if you don’t feel like whipping it up yourself…come and enjoy one at the Hartstone Inn during our evening Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvres hour.

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