Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival

Summer is almost over, but as many frequent visitors and residents of Deep Creek Lake know, the Autumn months offer plenty of activities.  The Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival will be held September 7-9.  Friday night you can begin by visiting area restaurants offering special prefix wine pairing dinners.  Saturday will be the Main Event located at the Garrett County Fairgrounds.  For $25 beginning at Noon and running until 6 PM visitors can sample wines from National Distributors and Maryland wineries.  Guests also have the option of tasting from the Premium Wine Tasting Area for an additional $10 for 10 tastings.

Other activities include local artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their work, items include jewelry, wood carvings, furniture, and paintings.  Local food artisans will be on hand from such local places as Firefly Farms, DeBerry Farms, and Gourmet To Go Fudge.  Live entertainment will be featured throughout the day and while strolling around visit food vendors, chat with local guest pourers, visit the wine shop, and participate in the silent auction.  Sunday Morning Brunch will be offered at Savage River Lodge and Cornish Manor.

Proceeds from The Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival benefit the American Red Cross.  So come out, enjoy, and support a good cause.  More information at www.deepcreekwinefest.com

Biking The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal For Scholarship Dollars

　
On Labor Day 2012, George and Linda Pettie, owners of the Lake Pointe Inn, will begin five days of bicycling from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, DC on the Allegheny Passage Trail (145 miles) and C &O Canal Towpath (185 miles) to raise funds for the Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship at the Garrett College.

　
The Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship was established last year at the Garrett College, a tribute to Caroline’s love for learning & travel and to her service as a mentor to young people during her 14 years as Innkeeper at the Inn on Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.
　
Whether your path crossed with Caroline, or you have an interest in supporting the college, we recommend a donation of $ .25 -.50 cents a mile traveled (330 x .25/.50= $82.50 /$165.00)or any small amount that will make a difference for a student at Garrett College.
　
Contributions can be made to: the Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship c/o Garrett College Foundation, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, Md. 21541 or you can provide the Foundation with a credit card: 301-387-3131
(Last year, a group of 5 raised funds for People living with Cancer through Livestrong in memory of George’s brother, David. Here’s a link to some photos of the 3 trips we took in the past.
www.pettie.net/davidpettie )　

Lemon Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Cheese Pancakes with Strawberry Glaze—Serves 6
Taken from Donna Leahy’s cookbook – Morning Glories

Glaze:
Ingredients:
3 cups quartered and hulled strawberries
¾ cup of sugar
2 tsp of lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp cornstarch
Method:
Combine 2 cups of strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower. Remove from heat, cool slightly and puree in a food process or blender. Return to the sauce pan and stir in the remaining strawberries. Bring just to a boil and remove from the heat. Keep Warm.

Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cup of all purpose flour
2 tbl sugar
4 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
4 tsp lemon juice
2 cups part skim milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup corn oil
6 eggs separated
Method:
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the boa=wl of an electric mixer. Beat in the lemon juice and ricotta cheese until smooth. Beat in the corn oil and egg yolks until smooth. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter.
Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium high heat and ladle on the batter to form 3 -4 inch cakes. Coo k until small bubbles form and the edges begin to brown, 2 -3 minutes longer until just cooked through. Spoon glace over pancakes to serve.

Glaze may be made up to 24 hours in advance.

Enjoy A Play Deep Creek Lake Style

When driving around Deep Creek Lake or looking for activities in the area one might come across the initials TOTL.  These are the initials for Deep Creek Lake's local theater company Theater On The Lake.  TOTL puts on several different productions throughout the summer and performs in one the most unique places to enjoy a play or musical.  All performances are done at The Barn at Ridgeview Valley, a previously existing barn in the Ridgeview Valley development.  It is the perfect activity to coincide with Deep Creek Lake's summer getaway atmosphere.

Shows for the summer include:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (7:30 PM) July 19-21, 25-27
Inherit The Wind (7:30 PM) Aug. 1-4
Miss Nelson Is Missing (11:00 AM) July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1

Check Out TOTL's Website at http://www.totltheatre.org/ to order tickets and learn about it's members.

July 4th at Deep Creek Lake

Every year on the fourth, we celebrate in style. some of our oldest friends come and stay every year for this weekend of celebration. There is a traditional cook out with festive and creative dishes, and of course what would Independence Day be without fireworks? Well never fear, we had those too! around 7 o'clock, after the nightly boat ride, the party begins. With food, music and friends, how much better can a night get? Well to answer that, about 9 o'clock, we take everyone back out in the boat to watch the fireworks from the best seat in the house: Deep Creek Lake. A simple night of celebration. Sometimes it just doesn't get better than that.

Spinach Crepes

Crepe - Makes 10
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Flour
1/3 Cup Water
-Mix In Blender-

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
Prepare crepes and place in greased Ramekins
Suate Mushrooms and onions in butter and place them in center of crepes
Next stuff Spinach on top of mushrooms
Season with Salt and Nutmeg
Beat 10 eggs (1 egg per person)
Pour egg over stuffed crepe (1/3 cup of egg per crepe)
Top with grated Swiss Cheese

Place in oven for 25 minutes or until puffy
Once done, remove from ramekins and cut crepe in half - serve hot

Created by Christine Tasker

Summer Break Brings Challenges and Rewards!!

Read this article before you pick up your college student!
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/856.aspx
Enjoy your last empty nester night on your way to pick up your child from Frostburg State, Allegany College, University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State, Garrett College or University of West Virginia etc. , with us at the Lake Pointe Inn!
Relax with us in any room, any weekday (Sunday – Thursday), at a special rate of$220 per night plus applicable taxes. Rate Includes: complimentary hors d’oeuvres, snacks ,beverages, use of kayaks, canoes and bicycles, a scrumptious breakfast, an evening pontoon boat ride (weather permitting) , and a great movie selection! This offer expires on June 14, 2012.