We’re heading into the holiday season. As much as we love this time of year, it means spending a lot of time thinking about gift ideas for many of us. Good news! It’s easy to find the perfect present
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Summer in Lancaster County is verdant and delicious! Those gorgeous lush green fields along our country roads produce bushels upon bushels of farm-fresh produce. If you’re a fan of farm-to-table restaurants, you know that means menus featuring lots of
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Take a moment in the season’s sweltering heat and ask yourself how many of your favorite summer memories involve a sweet, cold, flavorful confection? If you’re looking for some amazing homemade ice cream in Lancaster County, Pa., look no
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If your true love loves Lancaster County, we’d like to offer some suggestions for how you can make this year’s Valentine’s Day extra special – with special meals, sweet treats, romantic getaways, and more. Whether you live nearby or
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People who visit Bird-in-Hand often say their fondest memories include Pennsylvania Dutch food like ham balls, chicken corn soup, Amish potato salad, and especially the baked goods that are unique to this region: shoofly pie, whoopie pies, apple fritters,
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The holidays have always been a time for traditions, from sacred church services to “secret Santa” gift exchanges, from festive decorations to special foods on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Some go caroling, some leave out cookies or other
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This year, summer vacations are more important than ever. If you’re looking for fresh air and wide-open spaces, Lancaster County is the ideal destination. You can enjoy a getaway while avoiding crowded cities and beaches. And whether you are
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Delicious home-cooked meals have been an essential part of Bird-in-Hand family gatherings for decades. This year, we welcome new and old friends alike to join us in celebrating Christmas by gathering around a table full of heartwarming, authentic Pennsylvania
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The whoopie pie is an all-American baked good of many colorful names: black moon, gob, black-and-white, bob, or “BFO” for Big Fat Oreo. To us, here in Lancaster County, they are known as whoopie pies, our beloved favorite dessert.
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