Deep Creek Lake Recipes from The Lake Pointe Inn Kitchen

One of the many pleasures of escaping to Lake Pointe Inn is enjoying some of our wonderful breakfast creations in the morning while staring out at Deep Creek Lake.  Our Inn Keepers do their best to be innovative and recently Chris has been on fire with her new ideas.  I just tried this one this morning for the first time and it's just another reason why I have a hard time eating eggs over easy ever since I found this place. 

Crepes and Eggs with Red Roasted Pepper Sauce

Serves 8 People

Make Crepes

2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Flour
1/3 Cup Water
Mix in Blender
2 Tablespoons of Butter for Coating Custard Cups.

Mix together 12 Eggs, Salt, Pepper, and 1/4 Cup of Ricotta Cheese
Cut Up Leeks and Set Aside
Brush Muffin Pans or Custard Cups with Oil.  Place Crepes in Cups, Press lightly against the bottom
Pour 1/3 Cup of Eggs into the Crepes.
Next layer with Leeks, Pour the remaining egg mixture into the Crepes
Top with Mexican Cheese
Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes

Serve with Red Roasted Pepper Sauce on The Side

1 Can of Red Roasted Peppers
1/2 Cup of Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup of Smoked Gouda Cheese
1/2 Cup of Goat Cheese
Put in Blender.

Weekday Specials To Plan Your Winter Ski Trip

Garrett County is finally getting the winter weather we are known for. So why not take some time off during your normal work week and get away?  Here's some incentive.  Combine Lake Pointe Inn weekday room rates with Wisp Resort weekday lift ticket rates.  We are located across from each other.  Making it convenient for you to take a break in your "snow day" from work, warm up, and go back out for some more.

Sunday through Thursday all rooms at the Inn are $220 per night (plus applicable taxes)  Valid Nov. 7, 2011 through May 24th, 2012.  Just a reminder that all the rooms at Lake Pointe Inn are unique and offer different amenities so be sure to check out our website or Facebook page to see photos and a list of what each room can offer. 

Wisp Resort  offers all day lift tickets Monday through Thursday for $29.  On Mondays that lift ticket includes a ski or snowboard rental as well as a Group Lesson (not including holidays).  Wisp Resort may offer some of the best weekday rates of any ski area.  The cost of a weekday lift ticket is less than half what a weekend ticket can cost. 

Lake Pointe Inn Blog 2012

The Lake Pointe Inn Blog is back up and posting again after some transitioning this past fall.  Be sure to check out some of our blogs from last year in order to give you some insight as to what expect from our blog in the year ahead.  Every week we will be posting on activities and events in the area, local business specials, brief histories on Garrett County, and of special interest to already visiting guests, recipes from our kitchen that include past and current favorites to new innovations.  Also follow us on Facebook and we look forward to your visit to Deep Creek Lake.

Biking the Alleghney Passage and C and O Canals

It is one week away from the PETTIE TEAM’s (Linda, George, George’s nephew Seth, his wife Liz,
and a friend Ethan) departure from Pittsburgh TO destination Washington, DC in this year’s David
Pettie Memorial Ride. We have arranged for donations to go to the LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION, an
organization dedicated to’… inspire and empower people affected by cancer”. The ride is approximately
340 miles and the TEAM will be riding it in 5 days.

Take a look at the website Seth posted at www.pettie.net/davidpettie – we would love it if you would
contribute to LIVESTRONG – suggesting a $.25-.50 cent per mile to reach our goal of $10,000. However,
a contribution of any amount would be appreciated.

It’s easy to donate – just go to this website –there is information about the two trails, photos of past
rides and photos of David with friends and family!

Happy Trails!

Caroline A. McNiece

CAROLINE'S PASSING

Carol Anne Caroline Higgins McNiece departed this world on Monday, June 20, 2011 from Portland, Oregon where she had been living since late April since retiring from the Lake Pointe Inn. She was born on June 6, 1945 to Charles H. PatHiggins, Jr. and Bonnie Lee Andrews Higgins in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Carol's passions for traveling, gourmet cooking, design, and learning created a coterie of devoted professional and personal friends. Her love of travel took her around the world. She worked for Braniff Airlines, Journey House Travel, and EZ Communications. A Francophile to core, she adored Paris, France where she visited annually and was sorry the Concord no longer flew.

In 1997, Carol became Innkeeper of Lake Pointe Inn, McHenry, Maryland. The Inn earned membership in Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of America in 2000. Her love of gourmet cooking amazed her guests and friends. Her love of learning about other cultures and languages was endless. Foreign exchange students worked side by side with Carolineat the Inn throughout her tenure.

She is survived by one son, Kelly Carlton McNiece and his wife Krista Marsh of Portland, OR.; mother, Bonnie Higgins of Cassville, MO; sister, Bobbi Higgins Lombard and husband David of Stillwater, OK; granddaughters, Kelsey and Ashlin McNiece of Portland, OR; nieces Kathryn Lombard of Austin, TX and Hilary Lombard of Stillwater, OK; nephew Jeffrey Lombard and wife Chrissy of Tulsa, OK; numerous other family members and many devoted friends.

At Carol's request there will be no services but feel free to gather for a party celebrating her life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship established at The Garrett College Foundation, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, Maryland 21541 or by calling 301-387-3131.

New Germany State Park

New Germany State Park’s visitors frequently call it a “best kept secret.” This mountain getaway is seated between the 2,900 ft. Big Savage Mountain and the eastern Continental Divide along Meadow Mountain. Named by early settlers due to its resemblance to their homeland, New Germany has diverse forests with ten miles of multi-use trails and a small lake suitable for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating. This park is ideal for families and individuals looking to “unplug” from the busy pace of life in cities and suburbs. Contained within Savage River State Forrest, this area is not short on history. the nature center can help you with that and much more. there you can find information on the park, safe camping habits, organized nature hikes, and campfires. these campfires feature special guests to talk about tons of different topics from nature to society. So maybe there is a day trip in your future to New Germany State Park.

Herrington Manor State Park

As some may remember from experience ,or history class, the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, went to work to better America through conservation in every state and territory. that is how Herrington manor came to be. In the 30's, the came and dammed Herrington Creek, creating a lake. A park soon followed through this program. Herrington Manor was established as a state park in 1964 and offers visitors a variety of activities such as camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, kayaking, picnicking, tennis, volleyball and 20 rental cabins. If you prefer something for the winter, never fear. Herrington manor also offers cross country skiing with 10 miles of trails into the adjoining state forest that are beginning to intermediate level. There is also a 5.5 mile trail that runs between Herrington Manor and Swallow Falls State Parks. The park trails are track-set when conditions allow.