With the Holidays coming up you will hopefully have a couple of days off work. This would be the perfect time to go house hunting in Garrett County or to make plans to build the home of your dreams. Humberson Homes will be there for you over the Holidays and on the weekends! Don’t hesitate to give them a call, they will be happy to find the perfect house for you, no matter if you prefer to build or buy! . . .
Author: Christine Rickmann
A break!
Don’t bother removing all the snow from your driveway yet…. Just in time for Christmas Winter will give us a break. From Friday on temperatures in the Mid-50s are expected for the Deep Creek Lake area. Seems like we will have to change plans for the weekend a little, from skiing to a walk or a run in the (green) woods. As there is also some rain in the forecast our cars will probably show their original color again soon, . . .
More cookies?
Here is another easy Christmas cookie recipe. It’s done in no time and without coconut macaroons there really is something missing during Christmas. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee, after lunch or dinner or simply whenever you feel like having one. Coconut Macaroons (yields 50 macaroons) 3 egg whites 210 g (7.4oz) confectioner’s sugar lemon peel and juice of one lemon 250g (8.8oz) coconut flakes Beat egg whites to a very stiff foam, add sugar spoon by spoon, keep . . .
Christmas Essentials: Christmas cookies!
What would Christmas be without homemade Christmas cookies?! In Germany there is a huge variety of Christmas cookies, the bakers usually start baking the goodies shortly after Thanksgiving. Here is one very simple recipe for traditional German “Butterplaetzchen“: “Butterplaetzchen” (yields approx. 80 cookies) · 250g (approx. 9oz) all purpose flour · 325g (approx. 11.5oz) confectioner’s sugar · 1 pinch of salt · lemon peel of 1/2 lemon · 1 egg · 120g (approx. 4.3oz) cold butter Heap flour with confectioner’s . . .
X-Country skiing in Garrett County, MD
Here is good news to all all-season outdoor enthusiasts: The area around Deep Creek Lake, MD is not only in summer a wonderful playground, but offers lots of outdoor activities in winter, too. For example, the Herrington Manor State Park offers 10miles of groomed trails. If this is not enough, there also is a 5.5 mile trail to connect Herrington Manor with Swallow Falls State Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the quiet in the woods, then go back to . . .
Be careful!
Although the temperatures have been rising a little bit, please still be very careful when you have to be on the road. This rollercoaster weather will bring temperatures in the high thirties today, with a light drizzle that could freeze and make the roadways really slick. For tonight the weatherman called for a drop in temperatures, with some snow. The cold weather supposedly continues through the next couple of days. Take care!
Saint Nicholas Day
December 6 is St. Nicholas Day! Saint Nicholas, or Nikolaos of Myra, passed away on December 6, 343. St. Nicholas had a reputation for generally working wonders and for helping the poor. As he was a very modest person, he did not want to give his gifts openly, so he did it during the night when everybody was asleep. For example it is said that he put coins in the shoes left out for him. Nowadays, St. Nicholas is still . . .
No Bull! Bull Riding in Grantsville, MD
This weekend you can do some serious bull riding! The Legion in Grantsville, Garrett County, offers some real fun entertainment this Friday and Saturday from 9pm to ?. Riding the mechanical bull is fun for everyone, guys and gals, young and old alike! When not riding the bull, you can listen to your favorite music – they have a DJ playing a wide variety of songs, he will also take your requests. Make sure to get there a little earlier . . .
Christmas Treasure Hunt
From December 3 until December 24, 2013 you can go Treasure Hunting in beautifully decorated Downtown Oakland! Pick up your 12 Days to Christmas map from the Cornish Manor, the Cornish Cafe or the City Hall. Then take a nice stroll through downtown Oakland, MD and match the businesses to the ornaments they are displaying. Enter your results into the map and return it to the Cornish Cafe. Among other great things you can win a Family Fun Treasure Chest . . .
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!