Thursday, October 28, 2010

Just Back From My Stay at the Mount Washington Hotel


No, I didn't see any ghosts during my stay at the Mountain Washington Hotel. What I did see were amazing details, woodwork from an era long gone, a staircase that made me feel like I was in a time of the Titanic and very creepy hallways.

Unfortunately I didn't take time to take many photos. Too much to do in too little time. I wish that I had taken my camera down to the Cave. The Cave is a bar from prohibition times. It is found in the hotel's basement and it is just as it sounds, a cave. It was a great place. They had live music and of course spirits were available there so we had a nice time in a nice atmosphere.

The elevator.....wow. It was an old time elevator in which you could see the walls passing and it was run by a gentleman whose name I believe was Eduardo. Very friendly and helpful personel.

The hallways....out of The Shining perhaps?....Difficult to describe but they were creepy.

The room. I, regrettably, forgot to take photos. I took photos of our view, which I'll post here but forgot the room. All rooms had wooden doors with the real keys to gain entry. It was surreal. The "haunted room" was the only door which is painted white. They do have a haunted tour, but the timing didn't work out so I could take it.
The food is all so good here. This resort knows the details are what makes the difference.

The veranda is a nice location for an evening coctail and a view of the beautiful mountains. They also have fire pits on the back lawn and very comfy adirondack chairs.

There was so much more that I didn't even have time to see. Bottom line, if you haven't been here - you must see it. If nothing more, stop in for lunch and enjoy the veranda. I highly recommend just walking around to see the architecture.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Blackberry Apple Pie Recipe

As promised here is the pie recipe. As Rachael Ray would say: Yum-O!

Click here for recipe

Friday, August 20, 2010

Foodie Friday

I love to bake and cook. As it starts getting cooler I begin to get the baking "bug". Last evening Stacy and I went blackberry picking so I decided to kick off the backing season today with an amazing blackberry apple pie. It was so good, right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream.

I also created a new pizza this evening. I started with a from scratch dough made with whole wheat flour, water, yeast, olive oil and salt. There is nothing like a deep dish pizza with homemade crust. I was brave with the toppings tonight and started with a honey BBQ sauce (which may be our new favorite), a half pound of bacon, a whole onion, a half can of black olives, 3 slices of 2 % milk cheese and 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella. One slice of this puppy and even my hubby was full. The picture really isn't that appetizing but trust me, try the BBQ sauce. It paired nicely with the bacon.


If anyone wants the blackberry apple pie recipe, just ask and I'll post it.



Thursday, December 10, 2009

Somewhere Over The Rainbow




Taken in late October, dark but yet I thought pretty. These are from my office, over looking the track/football field. Burke Mountain is the mountain you can see.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Cars and Camping

Some of the street rods from our annual camping trip in Burlington (National Street Rod Association Northeast Show).











Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Camp Wildlife

Shots from the game camera at camp (Stannard Mtn.)



Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Rally Racing

Ok, this was one of the coolest racing events I've ever attended. When we learned the rally cars would be racing in Maine last month, we decided it was an opportunity to see something we've never seen before and it certainly was different. Below the drivers were waiting to start the final heat of the day.This is Travis Pastrana. He drives for Vermont Sportcars. You may know his name from motorbike racing (and he also stars on Nitro Circus).

Travis Pastrana talking to another driver. His co-driver can be seen getting into the passenger side of the car.


The course is on dirt roads, we were hiked out into the woods (for protection) to watch the races. We were able to watch from wherever we wanted as long as stayed in the designated areas. Here the car was going a little too fast and I missed it :)


I have no idea how fast they are going here. This is just past the finish line.