Candlelite Inn: At Fall's End

Fall is coming to an end. This season was quite different as fall goes. It's been called a "disorganize fall" with some trees in the autumn colors, some still green and those who were totally bare. The peak was suppose to be Columbus Day weekend, but here in the Lake Sunapee Region and the Candlelite Inn, I think we are in the peak now. There is still a lot of foliage to be seen and we hope that you will be able to take a mini getaway to the Candlelite Inn and the Lake Sunapee Region to view what Mother Nature paints. The weather has been beautiful. Even now with the crisp mornings and warm days. As I take my morning walk, looking into the mountains, the color is still there. A light breeze and the leaves stir on the ground. The trees in town still have their leaves, however, some are bare. Here at the Candlelite Inn, we have been decorated for the fall since September and soon those decorations will be taken down and the holiday decorations will be put up. Enjoy the rest of the fall season.

Candlelite Inn: Beef Taco Skillet

I found this recipe in a magazine advertising Campbell's. Tried it and was very good. Even though the Candlelite Inn is not a restaurant, I do like to cook. When I first find a recipe that looks interesting, I make it as instructed and then change it to suit my needs. This was a quick and can be made in just 20 minutes.

Beef Taco Skillet

1 lb. ground meat
1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell's Tomato Soup ( I also used their Tomato Bisque)
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
6 flour tortillas (6"), cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Cook beef in 10" skillet until browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat. Stir in the soup, salsa, water and tortillas. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Top with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

For more information on the Candlelite Inn, located in Bradford NH, in the Lake Sunapee Region visit their website.

Candlelite Inn: The Changing of the Seasons

Summer is quickly coming to an end and Labor Day is just around the corner. Soon the kids will be back in school and our lives will have a more discipline structure instead of the carefree life of the summer. The leaves will be turning--some have already; the smell of wood burning is in the air with our cool evenings. Pumpkins, cornstalks, the turning of the leaves--what a beautiful show Mother Nature puts on for us. There is still much to do and see in the Lake Sunapee Region. Covered bridges, boat cruises, historic homes and gardens, a visit to the Candlelite Inn and not to mention the fall foliage. So get out and enjoy these remaining days of summer with  the cool mornings, warm days and crisp evenings. Enjoy the last days of summer with that special someone.