BEST RECIPE OF THE WEEK – 1 Buttermilk Spice Cake
Whether for breakfast or dessert, the spices in this flavorful easy recipe make it delicious anytime. 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 t cinnamon (I use 1 ¼ t cinnamon, ½ allspice and ¼ ground cloves) 1 stick butter Pinch of salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg – beaten 1 t baking sodaPreheat oven […]
St Patrick’s Day at the Carlisle House
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated annually around the world. It is celebrated on March 17th, which is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century. RECIPE OF THE WEEK We hope that you enjoyed your St Patty’s Day! Our guests sure did with […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Recipe • 2 tablespoons EV olive oil • 2T chopped fresh thyme • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper (we love lots of coarse pepper) • 1 pound (450g) tomatoes, (8 small or 4 medium-sized) I always double or triple the recipe 1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF (165ºC.) 2. Pour the olive oil into […]
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – March 28
Saturday March 28, 2015 8pm Shippensburg University Phone: 717-477-7469 Nearing their fifth decade together, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Crispy Bacon Wrapped Bread Sticks
Need a quick snack or hors d’oeuvre? Or great for dipping into eggs at breakfast! You probably have everything but maybe the sesame sticks. Can’t go wrong with bacon and cheese! 1 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons garlic salt or powder 12 slices good smokey bacon (not thick-cut) 24 (4 1/2-inch) long sesame […]
Fabulous Fly Fishing in the Cumberland Valley
Fifty Places to Fish Before You Die! First a best selling book and now a World Fishing Network show. And what was the premier episode? Episode 1: LeTort Spring Run which passes just 2 blocks from our Carlisle House. Renowned PA fly-fishermen Ed Shenk We have “fisher people” (as we have men AND women) who […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Buttery Almond Torte
RECIPE OF THE WEEK Almond Butter Torte Looking for a quick and easy chewy almondy dessert of coffee cake? This fits the bill perfectly! It can also feature other toppings like dried cherries or blueberries…or…. ½ cup very soft butter (1 stick) 1 cup sugar 1 extra large egg 1 t almond extract Pinch of […]
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Music and Dance
Solas Friday March 6, at 7:30pm Carlisle Theatre Phone: 717-258-0666 The quintessential Irish-American band returns to kick off St. Patrick’s celebrations! Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular Tuesday March 17, at 8:00pmLuhrs Center Grove Theatre SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY Phone: 717-477-7469 Celebrate your St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style with […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Greek Quiche
RECIPE OF THE WEEK We have a great idea for a quick Lenten supper…our Greek Quiche! One of our guests today… of Greek heritage, said that it was the most delicious he had ever had! Greek Quiche – Spinach & Feta 1 unbaked 9” pie crust shaped in deep quiche dish or pie pan 1/2 […]
Faschnacht Day in Carlisle
Make sure you have at least one faschnacht or doughnut today for Shove Tuesday/Mardi Gras! Ours are from Beemans Baked Goods, a wonderful local bakery!