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Hersheypark Stadium Concerts – The Sounds of Summer 2015

It wouldn’t be summer in Hershey without the sounds of pop, country, rock, rap and more filling the air courtesy of Hersheypark Stadium. This year, three festival-style performances top the annual Summer Concert Series marquee at the outdoor venue, which holds up to 30,000 show-goers. Back for its third year, Mixtape Festival delivers a blend…

Top 10 Things to do in Hershey in April – Plus Two

Top 10 Things to do in Hershey, PA  in April – Plus Two No foolin’, there is so much to do this month we couldn’t keep the list to just 10.   1. Springtime in the Park  April 2-3 and April 9-10 –  The dates we all wait for and, after the cold winter, the sound…

Recipe of the Week — Jane’s Best Gingersnaps Cookie Recipe

Our wonderful inn-sitter Jane gave us this great recipe.  They are simply the best gingersnaps I have ever had. I can’t decide if I like them best with a glass of cider or milk.  Ingredients for the Gingersnaps Cookies ¾ cup shortening 1 cup Sugar ¼ molasses 1 egg 2 cups flour 2 tsp. soda…

Recipe of the Week – Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

If you’re thinking — Oh No! Brussels Sprouts! This recipe just might change your opinion of this much maligned vegetable. It makes a lot so it’s the perfect side dish for a holiday or family gathering. We love it with turkey or a pork roast. Try it you’ll like — I promise. Ingredients 10 slices…

Top 10 Things to do in Hershey in May

The weather is so beautiful this time of year and the countryside is full of blooming trees and flowers. What a great time to be outdoors. Here is just a sampling of things to keep your days and nights full of fun when you visit Hershey in May. 1 – Bike Rides — There are…

Top 10 Things to do in Hershey in June

It’s concert season in Hershey and it hard to keep track of everything that’s going on …and it’s not just music there’s a lot for everyone to do in the Sweetest Town on Earth. What a lively place to be!! Here are the top 10 wonderful activities guests can enjoy in June! Book your favorite…

Top 10 Things to Do in Hershey This August

The weather is hot and the attractions are plentiful. Plan a Hershey, PA getaway now and send your summer out in style! Here are our top 10 recommendations for fun things to do near our Hershey b&b. Harrisburg Senators Baseball – Sports and food fans, take note! Celebrate the Senators’ 30th anniversary year with a…

A Westwynd Farm Recipe :: Summer Peach Cake

Local peaches are just coming in and we are so happy. It may be my favorite fruit. We just made this delicious fresh peach cake and it virtually vanished. So easy to do – but rave reviews from guests. Ingredients 3 eggs, beaten 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups all-purpose…

A Westwynd Farm Recipe :: Baked Apricot Chicken

  We haven’t posted a recipe in a long time but our guests have enjoyed them and we have had so many requests, we had to share another one. We occasionally prepare dinners for special retreat and reunion groups at our Pennsylvania inn and this dish has become a wonderful go-to recipe. It can be sized…

Allergy Free Chocolate Gob Cake Recipe

Rachel Glasgow has a daughter named Annalisa and she has severe allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, bananas, fish, corn, potatoes, ect…) and she has Celiac’s Disease. Sweet Anna loves desserts. What girl doesn’t? So about a month ago Rachel invented a recipe for chocolate gob cake that is “Anna safe. And you won’t believe…