Delicious Food At the Carlisle House B&B

Greek Quiche on a plate with strawberries and a scone

Question: Why am I not eating this? Answer: You are not staying at The Carlisle House Bed and Breakfast! Chef Tim has been at it again and he has not disappointed. Our guests this morning got to try this brand new recipe that they then named Peach Carlisle. It is a flaky puff pastry dough […]

3 Best Ways to Rejuvenate Yourself in the Fall

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Fall is the “apple of my eye”! I love October. The air is crisp in the mornings which is great for clearing your head during a brisk walk and in the evenings, lending great times for a fire in the fire pit on the patio. The colors are earthy, like the pink and orange sunsets and […]

Best Kentucky Derby Treat – Recipe of the Week

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK     DERBY PIE It is Kentucky Derby week and what better recipe than Derby Pie, first created and served in 1950 by the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky. Although the original recipe is a big secret, this is a delicious version with Jim Beam bourbon, first distilled in the Bluegrass hills of […]

BEST RECIPE OF THE WEEK – 1 Buttermilk Spice Cake

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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

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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

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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

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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

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      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

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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 […]