Have Dinner With the Amish
Learning about the Amish is an important part of learning about Lancaster County’s unique culture. And what better way to learn about the Amish than to sit down with an Amish family for dinner? Although known for being reclusive and separating themselves from modern society, it is possible to dine with a local Amish family [...]
Farmer’s Markets and Flea Markets in Lancaster County
August 9, 2009 by admin
Filed under Attractions, Food
Nothing tastes quite like fresh produce and finding that special trinket can bring a smile to anybody’s face. In Lancaster County you can eat fresh fruit right off the farm while you browse through homemade baubles or vintage goods. Lancaster has plenty of farmers markets and flea markets tucked in the various towns of Amish [...]
Pennsylvania Dutch Red Beet Eggs
Red beet eggs are a Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy. Visitors to Pennsylvania Dutch country make it a point to purchase and taste a few red beet eggs during their visits to Lancaster County. Sure it’s possible to buy these pickled eggs at a deli, but they just taste better in Lancaster. These rosy hued eggs are [...]
Homemade Pretzels of Lancaster County
Pretzels are a delicious treat!
The joys of a warm, freshly baked pretzel are well known in Lancaster County. In fact, Lancaster County is where many pretzel bakeries got their start. Today, Lancaster boasts several pretzel bakeries that are still using old-fashioned techniques to make delicious hand-rolled pretzels. Visitors to Lancaster can see the process for [...]
