The Bakery at Hershey Farm offers delicious freshly baked bread. This past week I took home a loaf of their traditional white bread.
Simple and light, the mild flavor of this bread make it perfect for cold (BLT, Ham and swiss) and hot sandwiches (especially grilled cheese), any type of toast you like, cinnamon, French, garlic, and sweet or savory bread puddings. I am also imagining this bread in an egg casserole.
The texture is smooth and the bread holds up when used as a base for cheesy garlic bread (I know this- my family loves cheese) or as a spoon with 'dippy eggs' otherwise known as eggs over easy. Leave it unwrapped overnight, add seasonings to taste and VOILA homemade croutons.
For details call a Hershey Farm Baker at 1-800-827-8635 x713 or email bakery@hersheyfarm.com.

Sight & Sound Theater
New for 2010

In March 2010, Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA will be unveiling their first new show since the 2007 premier of "In The Beginning". Final preparations are being done for the premier season of "Joseph". Now, we know the "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" has played many places over the years but this brand new production at Sight & Sound Theatres is not that show.

Sight & Sound's production of "Joseph" illustrates the biblical story about forgiveness, integrity and following your dreams. It is meant to inspire you to walk uprightly in the midst of great temptation.

Sight & Sound's depiction of this story will magnify the many qualities that make this story appeal to all ages. There will be a cast of 45 professional adult and children actors, dozens of live animals gracing the aisles and several amazing dream sequences. Joseph, of course, will at one point adorn his colorful coat and fly over the audience. Don't forget Sight & Sound's 300 foot wrap-around stage that will include a larger-than-life spectacular Egyptian palace scene. And, then there are the twenty original songs that will be performed during this production.

Come see the beautiful Nile River made from yards and yards of blue silk. Meet King Tut- the hairless Sphinx cat.

You will leave this show energized, renewed in your faith, and inspired to dream big for God's glory!

Book your reservations now and don't miss out on the premiere season of "Joseph" at Sight & Sound Millennium Theater playing March 6-October 30, 2010.

Plan on staying over or at least dining on delicious PA Dutch dishes while you're in the area. Call Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn at 800-822-7866 for assistance in arranging your lodging and dining needs. Remember to ask about possible ticket discounts available.

As the North Wind blows and the snowflakes fly, remember it won't be long to spring. Spring in Lancaster County means the return of an annual tradition, mud sales. Mud sales are held in the Spring every year throughout Lancaster County. Mud sales earned their nickname because they are held from the end of February through the middle of April just as the ground is thawing and turning to mud.

Mud sales are an annual fundraiser held by local volunteer fire companies. These companies are manned entirely by volunteers, not only for fundraising activities, but also to handle any and all emergency calls in the area.

Held in the local farmers' fields, mud sales have numerous auctioneers going at one time and selling anything from food, tools, household goods, farm equipment, mowers, bikes, antiques and even the kitchen sink. A highlight of every mud sale is the handmade quilt auction which goes on most of the day.

And, of course, if you are in Lancaster County, there must be good food close by. Mud sales come with a variety of menus ranging from homemade chicken corn soup, French fries, milk shakes, hand twisted pretzels, baked goods and so much more.

Grab your galoshes! Head to Lancaster County, mingle with the Amish, tramp through the muddy fields, find a great bargain and support the dedicated, hard working volunteers who protect Lancaster County!

Suggestion: Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn is within 15-30 minutes of all these sales listed below. Why not book a room at the Inn and make it a weekend getaway to the area?

Feb. 27-Strasburg (www.strasburgfire.com)
Mar. 6-Bart Twp (www.bart51.com)
Mar. 13-Gordonville (www.gordonville.com)
Mar. 20-Bart Twp (Building materials)
Mar. 27-Gap (www.gapfire.org)
Apr.3-Robert Fulton (Peach Bottom, PA)
Apr. 10-Rawlinsville (Holtwood, PA)

Lancaster County is happy to be hosting the American Quilter's Society Convention. This event will be held at the brand new Lancaster County Convention Center that just opened in the fall of 2009 in downtown Lancaster. The AQS convention will be held March 24th-March 27th, 2010. The show will include 400 beautiful quilts in the AQS Quilt Contest, special quilt exhibits, 300 vendor booths and classes, lectures and special events with national quilt instructors. The hours for the show are Wednesday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Ticket pricing is $8.00 daily and $15.00 multi day with advanced registration for AQS members and $10.00 daily and $30.00 multi day for non members. At the door, ticket pricing will be $9.00 daily and $17.00 multi day for AQS members and $11.00 daily and $30.00 multi day for non members. The contact person for tour groups is Marcelle Cashon at 270-898-7903 ext 141.

Now, if you're bringing your group to Lancaster County, you won't want to miss the delicious Pa Dutch cuisine. Located only 17 minutes from the Convention Center is Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn. Our restaurant has been a must in quilters' itineraries when they come to the area for the annual quilt convention. Enjoy a relaxing time in the countryside at our restaurant which serves an all you can eat PA Dutch family style dinner at your table or one of our buffets that includes soups, salads, hot foods and desserts.

Want something a little extra with dinner? Add one of our interactive culinary experiences to your dining reservation like a cooking demonstration of how we make our shoofly pies and whoopie pies. And of course, after dinner, there is always the large gift shop that includes our outdoor market and bakery to browse through.

Plan your quilting adventure now to Lancaster County and bring your appetite for delicious PA Dutch cooking!

This festive and beautiful treat is baked fresh at the Bakery at Hershey Farm and can be shipped straight to your door!