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DATE: 02−28−2010
HEADLINE: Try roads less traveled for a family−friendly spring break
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Try roads less traveled for a family−friendly spring break
12:00 AM CST on Sunday, February 28, 2010
FAMILY TRAVEL FIVE LYNN O'ROURKE HAYES [email protected]
Looking for a spring break destination new to your family? Here are five spots to consider:
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San Antonio. Remind yourselves why you should remember the Alamo. Mix a little history with a whole lot
of fun by spending an afternoon on the grounds of this historic site. Stroll day or night on the River Walk,
following the meandering path through the culture−rich downtown. Consider a sunset water−taxi ride or a
guided cruise and learn more about recently added art installations. Top off your stay with a day at SeaWorld
marine park. Contact: www.visitsanantonio.com; www.seaworld.com 2
Hilton Head Island, S.C. Often tapped as one of the top beaches for families, this coastal haven offers an
active holiday. Arrive on the barrier island and schedule a family meeting to determine which of the multitude
of activities − biking, golf, tennis, parasailing, hiking, wildlife−watching and boating − will top your to−do
list. Family−friendly hotels, inns and dining are plentiful at many prices. Contact: 1−800−523−3373;
www.hiltonhead.org 3
Taos, N.M. Nestled against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this artsy enclave shares a rich cultural history
with nearby Santa Fe. Yet the cozy ski resort and local restaurants and galleries are relaxed and inviting. Head
to the mountain for family−friendly fun in the snow. Ski and snowboard lessons for kids are easy to access.
Join other families for tubing on Strawberry Hill every Wednesday through Saturday. Contact:
1−866−968−7386; www.skitaos.org, www.taoschamber.com 4
Sedona, Ariz. Located north of Scottsdale and Phoenix, you'll trade cactus and spring−training baseball for
awe−inspiring red rocks, colorful canyons and hiking, biking and horseback riding. Stroll the main streets for
a taste of local art, as well as ice cream and fudge. Then sign on for an infusion of geology, American Indian
history and splendid vistas when you take a tour with the popular Pink Jeep. Contact: 1−928−282−7722;
www.pinkjeep.com; www.sedonachamber.com 5
Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa. The entire family will enjoy a getaway to this Pennsylvania sweet spot. Tour a
replicated candy factory and then sample the goods. Not to worry, you'll burn off the extra calories moving
among more than 60 rides and attractions. For contrast later, visit nearby Pennsylvania Dutch country, where
Amish families still enjoy a simple lifestyle and their horse−drawn buggies still roll along the roads.
Contact: 1−800−437−7439; www.hersheypark.com Lynn O'Rourke Hayes is editor of FamilyTravel.com.
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- Roll up those pant legs, pull on some boots,
and head out to one of Lancaster County's
famous mud sales in 2010. Enjoy a day of great
buys with the local Amish community -interweaving family, food, and fun -- all for the
benefit of area fire companies.
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Lancaster County, PA's
Annual Mud Sales
Thousands of Amish and "English" flock each year to the heart of PA Dutch Country
for these traditional events on Saturdays from mid-February to early April, so named
for the condition of the thawing ground. Both intimate and authentic, mud sales are
perfect for browsing, bidding, and buying, as out-of-towners mix easily with locals and
soak in Lancaster's renowned hospitality and heritage.
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- R. Michael Donovan & Co., Inc. has appointed Jack
Rink as president . Rink, a senior vice president of the
To ward off the last of winter's chill, the fire companies' ladies auxiliaries provide
firm, assumes his new role as R. Michael Donovan &
sustenance in the form of Pennsylvania Dutch culinary favorites like steaming chicken
Co., Inc. enters a new phase of service and
corn soup, funnel cakes, pot pie, birch beer, chicken barbecue, and lots of hot cider
geographical expansion. The firm's founder, R. Michael
and coffee.
Donovan will remain in an active role focusing on new
service and market development, strategic partnerships,
And the best values are snapped up by those who get there early. With start times of
executive coaching, expert witness testimony and
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turnaround management. "Jack Rink possesses the
leadership, experience and acumen necessary to lead
Inviting and never dull, this annual rite of spring is a can't-miss event, so plan to make
the company as we continue to expand and extend our
some great deals and wonderful memories at Lancaster's 2010 mud sales.
consulting service offerings to manufacturers and
distributors around the world," said Donovan. "Under
Lancaster County is a wonderful blend of urban style and rural splendor, and the PA
Rink's leadership, the firm's Operational Excellence
Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau is dedicated to promoting its many rich cultures,
consulting and training services were successfully
from the Amish to the arts. Travelers can take in our vibrant downtown city life -expanded from a North American focus to many other
featuring galleries, great dining, specialty shops, and live music -- or explore some of
areas in the world." Prior to joining R. Michael Donovan
the surrounding towns and villages to get a sampling of the heritage, food,
& Co., Rink was with another Lean Six Sigma consulting
craftsmanship, and hands-on activities for which Lancaster is famous.
organization and served as vice president of operations
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DATE: 02−26−2010
HEADLINE: 10 Most Romantic Places to Visit in the U.S
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My number one pick for romantic cities would be Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville
has for the most part nice weather year round and offers live music, which is normally free with many to
choose from up and down the streets in the City. You can take a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets
of
as well as taking a nice stroll along the River. If you like Parks
you can go to Centennial Park and if it happens to be spring time the flowers will be in full bloom and are
simply breath taking. also offers some top choices of hotels and restaurants. This city is really romantic for
music lovers looking for romance. My second choice for romantic places would be in
the Hamptons
on Long Island. Although it is not a city it is about an hour from New York City and offers the best in
Beaches, moonlight, dining and live entertainment. If you like sand and seafood, then can not be beat for
romance, fun in the sun and good times. This is a seasonal area and this romantic getaway can only be planned
between the months of June through September. Another one of my favorite romantic cities is Philadelphia,
PA. Horse drawn carriages abound the city streets that offer fine dining, elegant accommodations and several
choices in entertainment such as theatre, music and piano bars. There are free tours you can take which help
to make this and affordable romantic getaway and everything is within walking distance. I love the old world
feel that Philadelphia offers with all the modern conveniences. This is a wonderful city to visit with the one
you love which leads us to the biggest romantic city below.
Manhattan can be romantic if you have a large enough wallet and money is no object. If that were the case
then
Manhattan
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is the place to go with town cars taking you from one romantic location in candlelight dining to another
romantic location for dancing and snuggling. The hotels in have the most luxurious suites with anything you
could want being just a room service call away. Let's head back to PA to another one of my favorite romantic
locations, Lancaster. I actually honeymooned there so I know from where I speak. There are wonderful and
unusual places to stay in Lancaster from Bed and Breakfasts to the old time Train turned into Hotel rooms
called the Red Caboose. You can also take a hot air balloon ride with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine over
fields and farms with the one you love. It is absolutely gorgeous and stimulating. Lancaster offers wonderful
eateries and depending on the time of year, there are lots of other activities from shopping to horse back
riding. It is also a very economical place to encourage romance and while their make sure you visit the nearby
Intercourse and Blue Ball, PA for charm, antique shops and bakery's.
While in PA you must get to the Pocono's. It was considered a honeymooners paradise back in the 1960's and
1970's and although we don't really hear it advertised as such anymore, the romance has remained an alive and
thriving. The Pocono's offer year round romance from candlelight Jacuzzi tubs to sipping hot buttered rum in
front of a roaring fire after a day on the ski slopes. I would personally recommend checking out Shawnee
Village in the Pocono's and if you stay in that area make sure you have dinner and enjoy the wonderful
ambiance of the charming city of East Stroudsburg.
Another very romantic place in PA is New Hope. New Hope is located in Bucks County PA and offers a
variety of things to do for couples. There is a Riverboat ride where you actually get serenaded during the trip
down the river. There is also a train ride through the area in an old time train that gives you the historic and
scenic ride through Bucks County. The shops in New Hope are eclectic and so are the restaurants. They offer
everything from stores that specialize selling items to spoil your cat to vintage clothing stores. Dining and
dessert in New Hope is an exciting pleasure and there are several historic and romantic hotels and well as
gorgeous bed and breakfasts in Bucks County.
New Orleans would have to make this list.
New Orleans
offers the feel of mystery, history and jazz. The nights are sultry and the food and drink offer stimulation that
encourages closeness with ones companion. Walking hand in hand in the French Quarter will make you feel
like you are going back to a time where there was nothing but dinner by candle light, no air conditioning and
no telephones. As a matter of fact, turn off your cell phone when you get to and let the atmosphere take you
back in time. Do you really like beaches for romantic excursions? Tybee Island off the coast of Savannah, GA
is a wonderful place to find romance and the ocean in a southern atmosphere all wrapped up into one. You get
the best of all words in Tybee Island from wonderful hotels to restaurants and nightlife. While in this area
make sure you visit Savannah for a day or two and enjoy the old world charm that Savannah has to offer.
Speaking of old world charm brings me to my final pick of top 10 romantic cities and ends this list with
Boston. Five Star hotels, clean streets, harbor views and quality dining help to make
Boston
my last but not least pick on this list. I can personally recommend Fifteen Beacon and it's Five Star rating. I
have stayed there and they practically had to drag me out when it was time to go home. That wraps up my list
of 10 most romantic cities. I have been to them all and I can vouch for the fact that each location helped to lay
down the groundwork for a wonderful romantic getaway. (c) 2010 Associated Content, Inc.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New state investments designed to strengthen the tourism and
agriculture industries will help build a crop storage and processing facility in Adams County, aid in the purchase of a vacant
hotel facility in Westmoreland County, and bring "heritage" tourists to Lancaster County, Governor Edward G. Rendell said
today.
"These investments, totaling $1.6 million in support for our two largest industries, demonstrate state government's continued
commitment to strengthening agriculture and tourism," said Governor Rendell after the Commonwealth Financing Authority
approved the projects this week. "These projects are creating jobs, bringing visitors and their tourism dollars into the state,
and helping sustain our rural communities."
The CFA-approved funds are from the state's First Industries Fund program, which offers loans, loan guarantees and grants
to bolster Pennsylvania's agriculture and tourism industries by encouraging rural economic development and job creation. At
Wednesday's monthly meeting, the CFA approved loans and guarantees for three projects in Adams, Lancaster and
Westmoreland counties that will leverage an additional $3.2 million in private investments.
One of the projects, a machinery and equipment loan for $914,040 was awarded to Bream & Bear Operating Co. LLC and
Bream & Bear Ltd. for their apple growing, storing and processing facility. The loan will be applied to the $1.8 million
purchase price for construction equipment to build the 36,984-square-foot, 275,000-bushel state-of-the-art cold apple storage
facility in Biglerville, Adams County.
A First Industries Small Business First Tourism loan for $200,000 was awarded to the EDC Finance Corp. on behalf of the
Ackermann Holdings LLC o/b/o The Amish Village Corp., which operates primarily as a tourist destination that focuses on the
PA Dutch lifestyle and Amish community. The loan will be used for the $600,000 purchase of the existing business and real
estate in Ronks, Lancaster County.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority also approved a $562,500 tourism loan guarantee for Tydemac Land Co. LLC and
Tydemac Hospitality LLC toward the $2.4 million purchase of an existing vacant hotel facility in Unity Township,
Westmoreland County. The First Industries Tourism Loan guarantee will be used to provide a 50 percent guarantee of a $1.1
million loan from Enterprise Bank.
For more information on state investment programs available through the Department of Community and Economic
Development, visit www.newpa.com or call 1-866-466-3972.
Media contacts:
Theresa Elliott, DCED; 717-783-1132
Michael Smith, Governor's Office; 717-783-1116
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Fried Up on Fat Tuesday
A Look at Some Celebratory Sweet Treats From the French Quarter and Beyond
(CBS/ AP) Fat Tuesday is a day to indulge in excess - and no doubt gain a few pounds
-as many satisfy their sweet tooth before the start of Lent.
Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the
start of the period of fasting and abstinence for Christians. For many, that means giving
up a favorite treat for the 40 days before Easter.
In Polish communities in the midwest,
people line up at local bakeries for the
donut-like paczki. (AP)
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Here's a look at how people are celebrating, and perhaps, increasing their waistlines, on
this day of indulgence.
King Cake
In New Orleans and beyond, king cakes are the sweet, star attraction of the Mardi Gras
season.
The circular, braided cinnamon-roll-like cakes are topped with icing and colored sugar - typically green, gold and purple.
But be careful - a plastic baby, or small trinket, is placed inside the cake after it is baked. The person who bites into the piece
typically has to provide the next king cake.
King cakes can be plain or filled with fruit, cream cheese or a variety of other mixtures.
Paczki
In Polish communities in the Midwest, especially Detroit and Chicago, Fat Tuesday is more commonly known as Paczki Day
(pronounced Pach-kee), where long lines form at local bakeries just to taste this doughy delight.
The treats, which resemble oversized donuts, are filled with creams and jellies and are topped with powdered sugar. A typical
Paczki packs about 600 calories.
Fastnacht and Kinklings
Sweet, fried dough is popular in many regions and countries and goes by different names.
German American populations, such as in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, celebrate Fastnacht Day with the fastnacht - fried
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potato dough served with dark corn syrup.
A close cousin to paczki and fastnacht are kinklings, a doughy treat fried up in a variety of shapes.
Pancakes
Donuts and pancakes are associated with Lent because they were a way to purge pantries of rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and
sugar, before the fasting season of Lent.
In the United Kingdom and elsewhere, Pancake Day is celebrated with
a thin, flat cake made of batter and fried in a pan and crowned with
sweet or savory toppings.
In England, pancake races mark the day - and many churches hold pancake breakfasts or dinners as fundraisers.
Hot Cross Buns
And to mark the end of the Lenten season? Hot cross buns, of course.
The sweet yeast rolls studded with raisins or currants and marked with a cross made of icing are traditionally consumed on Good
Friday and throughout the Easter season.
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Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
In The Realm Of Desserts, Cakes Reign Supreme
Written by Long Island Press on Feb 4th, 2010
The cupcake just refuses to go out of style. It has been a consistent bestseller at A Taste of Home Bakery, which has helped sisters Rose Fuger and
Monica Tarantino get through some tough economic times. It’s an all-American staple. Everybody loves cupcakes.
“Cupcake towers are very popular for weddings,” Monica says. “We’ll build a tower with between 30 and 100 cupcakes.” You can have your cupcake
and eat it too, even if you’re on a gluten-free, sugar-free or peanut-free diet, because Rose and Monica can accommodate any food allergy. Serving
cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cake can be much more cost effective than a traditional cake.
Still, many brides prefer the traditional tiered cake, but there are many new options to choose from. “One of our brides had eight fillings and every tier
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was different,” Monica says. “It was total chaos for the people who served it!”
For budget-conscious brides, cookie favors have become very popular. ”We make scrumptious cookies—filled with raspberry, peanut butter or fudge—
and put them in beautiful boxes or bags with a pretty ribbon. It’s fresh baked, it’s reasonable and many brides now prefer an edible favor,” Monica says.
Daniele Messina, vice president of Dortoni Bakery Pastry Shoppe in Levittown and La Bonne Boulangerie Bakery & Pastry Shoppe in Port Jefferson
and East Norwich says, “A lot of these [reality] television shows like Cake Boss have helped stimulate interest in the [baking] field and people
understand the pricing and why it’s so expensive. They can see how much goes into [creating] it.”
Monica agrees that food TV is having an impact on their business. “Red velvet is very big—it’s a Southern tradition that’s taken off with the Food
Network and the bride shows, and in that tradition we’ll be offering red velvet ‘whooppee’ cakes.” These small cakes are also known as Moon Pies and
got their start in Pennsylvania Dutch country. They are known as whoopee pies because children would exclaim “Whoopee!” when the cakes were ready
to eat.
Birthdays have definitely got the bakery business into customizing for the occasion. “People want to personalize the cake where it’s about the person
and reflects that person’s interest,” Monica says. “If people want to spend $17 on a cake, they’re not looking for a good cake, they’re looking for
something to put on a table. We’ll make exactly what you want, and it will taste delicious.”
Now when placing a special order for a birthday cake, Dortoni’s will ask what the person’s hobbies are to come up with a totally unique creation In fact,
Daniele said that they just made a three-dimensional cake of a bull mastiff that cost $2,000. This is something that is just not taught in culinary school.
Now that takes the cake.
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Lisa says:
February 5, 2010 at 12:40 am
I would LOVE to see a photo of the bullmastiff cake.
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