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The Other Whites
When we moved back to Massachusetts after living in Europe for almost five years, my first dinner was at the Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster. We were not given a wine list, so I asked our waitress if they carried … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, wine
Tagged Alsace, Australia, Bordeaux, chenin blanc, clamber hill, classic whites, France, Germany, gewurztraminer, Graves, Italy, Loire Valley, Mosel-Ruwer-Saar, Mueller-thurgau, pinot grigio, riesling, sauvignon blanc, semillon, soave, South Africa, sylvaner, viognier, white wine, wine, wine tasting, world of white wine
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Marvelous Micro-Brews in Mid-State Massachusetts
Living in Germany allows one to sample some of the best beers in the world. Not only the German beers but all of the European Beers. Upon returning to the US it was exciting to discover that Central Massachusetts is … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, beer, food, In the North Quabbin area
Tagged ale, Amherst Brewing Company, beer, Beer Lovers, Beer Lovers Package, Berkshire Brewing Company, Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, Elm City Brewing, Gardner Ale House, Gill Tavern, micro brewery, Northhampton Brewery, Opa-Opa Steakhouse and Brewery, Paper City Brewery, The People's Pint, Wachusett Brewing Company
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My History of Cycling
It’s amazing to stop and think that my personal history of cycling extends back over 50 years! I never think of myself as that old. I must have been only three or four when I got my first bicycle, because … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, Cycling, sports
Tagged bicycling, bike paths, bike rides, bike touring, clamber hill, country inn, cycle touring, Cycling, inn, Quabbin Reservoir
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Cabernet Sauvignon–the King of Reds
Chardonnay is the most popular varietal in the US. However, Cabernet Sauvignon is not far behind and growing in popularity, especially with the recent beneficial press about health benefits of drinking red wine. In spite of the actually ranking, when … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, food, wine
Tagged Australia, Bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon, California, Chile, clamber hill, wine, wine tasting
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Chardonnay–the Queen of Whites
When you go to a party, what type of wine do you usually find? The white wine choice is often Yellow Tail Chardonnay. Yellow Tail is a popular Chardonnay because it is well known and inexpensive. However it is considered … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, food, wine
Tagged Australia, blind wine tasting, Burgundy, California, chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean, clamber hill, France, Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse, wine, wine tasting, Woodbridge, Yellow Tail
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Nussknacker — an American holiday tradition
If you go shopping in December, it doesn’t matter if it’s Walmart or a high end department store, you’ll see Nutcrackers for sale. Did you ever stop and wonder how nutcrackers came to be part of the American holiday tradition? … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, holiday
Tagged Christmas, clamber hill, Erzegebirge, nutcracker collection, nutcrackers, Open House, Seiffe, Weihnacht
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Cider, the perfect Thanksgiving Beverage
And if you want to sample the Clamber Hill Cider before trying the recipe — just stop by our Open House on Sunday December 5th between 1 and 4 pm. Continue reading
Theater in the Hills
When someone mentions theater, most people think Broadway. Or here in Massachusetts people think Boston. However there is a wonderful gem of a theater right here in the center of Massachusetts called The Cultural Center at Eagle Hill. The Cultural … Continue reading
The Popular “Festival that Stinks”
Garlic Festivals occur all over the world. Some have been in business for over 20 years. Some of the larger ones are the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California, L’aglio di Voghiera in Ferrara, Italy and the Isle of Wight … Continue reading
Posted in At the Inn, In the North Quabbin area, Recommended
Tagged fine dining, garlic, garlic festival, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Inn at Clamber Hill, Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, L'aglio di Voghiera, north quabbin, north quabbin garlic and arts festival, Orange MA, Orange Massachusetts, Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival
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