Candlelite Inn: The Fells open for the Season

The John Hay Estate also known as The Fells www.thefells.com will be opening the main house for the season. Enjoy renowned gardens, walk their scenic trails and have fun at the fairy village. Guided tours and exhibits throughout the summer. The main house from Memorial Day until June 20th weekends only; summer hours Wednesdays thru Sunday and Labor Day. Fall weekends: Hours 10am-4pm. The grounds are open daily from 9am-5pm. We do have discounted tickets for our guests. Call or visit the Candlelite Inn for additional information.

It's Spring at the Candlelite Inn

The weather is getting warmer each day. But Mother Nature tries and fools us with snow showers, or those chilly, breezy days. But looking out the window and seeing all the spring flowers, the buds on the trees opening and getting greener each day. The grass was mowed for the first time, but I think it was more lawn cleanup. By middle of May, we can become more serious by bringing out the lawn furniture and mulching the flower beds.

We are planning our spring and summer packages here at the Candlelite Inn. The first is this weekend for the 15th Annual Chocolate Fest sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce and Colby Sawyer College. It's a day of tasty desserts, cakes, candy from area pastry chefs and chocolatiers. All vying for the 2010 title of the chocolate challenge. The Candlelite Inn has a package for you which includes 2 complimentary tickets to the Chocolate Fest.

Happy Spring Everyone!

Maple Muffins--A recipe from the Candlelite Inn

These muffins are so good, enjoy them any time.

2 cups flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
 1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter, syrup, sour cream, egg and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two thirds full. Sprinkle topping over the batter.

For the topping: 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons cold butter. Combine all in a small bowl.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree over for 16-20 minutes or until muffins are done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Yield: 16 muffins.