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Ground Hogs, Robins and Maple Syrup - Ohio Amish Country Experiences Volume #3 Issue #2 February 28, 2011 |
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Ohio Amish Country Experiencesand Ohio Amish Country Marketing Volume 03 March 2011
Dear Ohio Amish Country Enthusiast, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year - thus predicting an early spring. We've already seen robins darting out from under bushes in search of food across snow-covered fields. Sap buckets are hanging from the maple trees anxiously awaiting the first drops of "maple gold." The daylight portion of each day has grown noticeably longer. Yet, in the midst of the speculation and anticipation, as this newsletter was being compiled, we in Northeast Ohio were under a winter weather advisory - and . . . we got dumped on by heavy wet snow! Oh well, time is now on our side, there is light at the end of the winter tunnel.
Maple syrup producers are going "full steam" ahead (sorry, couldn't resist) in anticipation of good sap runs. It takes temperatures below freezing at night and above freezing during the day to get just the right "eb and flow" going for the sap to rise in the maple trees. The season is a little tricky. If it gets too cold, the holes in the trees plug. If it gets too warm, the buds on trees come on more quickly and the season shortens dramatically. The first run of the sap is the most mild and clear. As the season progresses and the buds come on, the taste grows stronger and the color darker.
Maple syrup is serious business in Geauga County. Their mascot is a raccoon named Maple Max. If you live near the Chardon or Burton areas - you're in for a sweet treat. There's a special maple syrup tour available to visit area producers, to watch it being made - and to get samples. There are also syrup and maple sugar products available to purchase. During March and April, there are a number of pancake breakfast benefits in the area where the featured topping is pure maple goodness. Be sure to check out the events calendar for all the great events they have planned in Geauga County!
As the month of March progresses, more signs of spring will emerge. The cycle of life begins all over again. The cold of winter gently gives way to the warming of spring. So, consider taking a little time from your busy schedule to visit Northeast Ohio Amish Country. Experience the "sweetness" and beauty of the season while there's time. And, don't forget, if you need a little help navigating around Northeast Ohio Amish Country, consider getting a Northeast Ohio Amish Country map. See our tip below! _________________________________________________________________ In this issue we'll be highlighting: Our Feature of the Month - Troyer's Country Market The Tip of the Month - Free shipping on the Experience Northeast Ohio Amish Country Road Map for the month of March only! A - Featured Recipe of the Month - Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies And as always Monthly Events - Find out what's happening - where and when in Ohio Amish Country. _________________________________________________________________ Troyer's Country Market
A favorite destination of ours in the Berlin area (in Holmes County) is a wonderful market east of downtown Berlin on SR 39. It is the Troyer's Country Market. They are the home of Amish Wedding Foods and Troyer Cheese. They sell all of their product lines in the market as well as wonderfully fresh seasonal produce, specialty and grocery items along with deli meats and cheeses. You can even grind your own peanut or nut butter and buy clover honey in bulk. Into good food? They have a little café area in the deli where you can get fresh, made-to-order hot or cold subs & sandwiches. They also have homemade ice cream to top off your meal. But, here's the part we like best: samples, samples, more samples - and did we say samples?! They have some of the best variety of samples of any establishment in Ohio Amish Country.
Sample meats, cheeses, chip dips, fruit & veggie dips, cheese balls, cheese spreads, grape & fruit juices, ciders & specialty drinks, fudge and so much more! Be careful though, you may ruin your appetite and - you may want to buy some of everything you sample because it is all soooo good! They are located at the intersection of SR 39 and CR 77 just east of downtown Berlin. Their mailing address is: Troyers Country Market, 5201 CR 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Don't forget they are closed Sundays. You can call them at: 330-893-3786 March Only - FREE SHIPPING on the Experience Northeast Ohio Amish Country Road Map! Since there are so many great events going on in Northeast Ohio Amish Country during the months of March and April, we decided to make this special free shipping offer on our Experience Northeast Ohio Amish Country Road Map for the month of March. This map covers extreme Northeast Ohio Amish Country and includes all of Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga Counties as well as most of Trumbull County and part of Cuyahoga County. There's an index to cities and we list and index hundreds of shops, attractions, restaurants and lodgings on the map for you to experience. We also include salvage stores, Ashtabula County covered bridges, parks, museums, camping locations, golf courses and much more! Use this road map as your personal guide to help you best experience the Northeast Ohio Amish Country events. It includes enlarged insets of Middlefield, Burton and Mesopotamia. All this and more for only $3.95 + Free Shipping in March!
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Featured Recipe of the Month Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients:
Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe submitted by Lois Stutzman. ![]()
Calendar of EventsMarch Events: March 2 Cirque Mechanics "Boom Town" March 3 Shutterbugs Camera Club March 3-5 Amish Country Home and Garden Show March 5 Saturdays in Zoar Guest Lecture Series March 6 "Wizard of Oz" March 6, 13, 20, & 27 Pancake Breakfast March 6, 13, 20, & 27 Pancake Town U.S.A. March 6, 13, 20, & 27 Pancake Breakfast-Century Village March 6, 13, & 20 Sap's-A-Risin'! Maple Sugaring Celebration March 8 Sweet Scenes Sap Bucket Painting Workshop March 10-13 ECO-BIA Spring Home & Garden Show March 12 Murder Mystery Dinner March 12 Bill Engvall March 12 Woodcock Walk March 12 Maple Sugaring Weekend March 12,13 & 19,20 2011 March Maple Madness Drive-It-Yourself Tour March 13 "Hector Olivera in Concert" March 13 Tappin Sunday March 13 Irish Music Shaker Workshop March 17 St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Sandwiches March 17-20 ECO-BIA Spring Home & Garden Show March 19 Cooking Class March 19 Tuscarawas Central Catholic Irish Extravaganza March 19, 20 Pancake Breakfast-Holden Arboretum March 26 Volunteer Building Clean Up Day & Potluck Luncheon March 26 Baltic Fire & EMS Annual Pig Roast & Bingo March 26 Sage's and Fruit Tree Pruning March 27 Garden Work Day March 28 Robert Waters and Jerry Wong in Concert March 29 "Avenue Q" March 31 - April 02 Amish Country Quilt Show _________________________________________________________________ Well, guess that's all for now - hope you find this news helpful and as exciting as we do. Trust also that you'll have a great Ohio Amish Country Experience - real soon! Best Regards, Stuart & Norma Watson P.S. Feel free to let us know what you think of our newsletter. Give us feedback or suggestions for future issues - just click here. Thanks again!
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