Earlier this year here at the Basin Harbor blog we wrote about our popular North of the Basin Wine Tour, a vineyard- and tasting-room-hopping journey through the gorgeous Champlain Valley. Today we’re going to spotlight another thirst-quenching epicurean foray at your disposal as a guest of ours: the North of Basin Brew Tour! North of our Lake Champlain…
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North of the Basin Brew Tour Lodging
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
Johanna Setta, NC
Thursday, June 7th, 2018
As part of the expansion of our Wellness Programming here at Basin Harbor, we are excited to introduce Johanna Setta, NC. She is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and creator of the WELL + FED program on a journey to clear up food confusion and put the power of health back in her clients hands. Her…
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Hotel Near Vermont Brewers Festival at Killington
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
If you’re a craft-beer fan like us, you’re going to want to make tracks to Killington this March for another sure-to-be-fabulous Vermont Brewers Festival!
Valentine’s Day Getaways on Lake Champlain
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018
Is it hokey to call Lake Champlain the Lake of Love? Maybe, but we’re going to do it anyway! Valentine’s Day, after all, is just around the corner, and though we aren’t yet open for the season we figured it was the perfect occasion to spotlight Basin Harbor’s heavy-duty appeal as a romantic getaway. The…
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Spring Pea Soup Recipe
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Photo courtesy of We Are Not Martha With more promising numbers appearing in our extended forecast we’re excited to share our first Spring recipe of the season! Chef Christian’s Spring Pea Soup: Spring Pea Soup Serves 6-8 2 ½ to 3 quarts chilled pea stock, divided (see recipe below) 1 pound fresh shelled peas 8…
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“Let’s Eat!”
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Public Dining Events at Basin Harbor Club 2016 Join celebrated and award-winning Chef Christian Kruse for a dinner (or a few!) this Summer at Basin Harbor Club. A wonderful idea for date night, special occasion or an excuse to enjoy great food! *May 18th Chef Christian’s James Beard House Wine Dinner *Summer Wine Dinner Series…
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Layered Margarita Popsicles
Thursday, April 28th, 2016
Strawberry, White Peach, and Lime Margarita Popsicles Author: the cookie rookie Ingredients For the Strawberry Section: 4 strawberries, blended in a food processor to create very small pieces 1 cup Strawberry Blend Juice (I used Naked Brand Berry Blast) 1 tablespoon good tequila 1 tablespoon agave nectar ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice For the White…
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Mini Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Triffle
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
Mini Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake Triffle INGREDIENTS: CHEESECAKE LAYERS 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa (I used Hershey’s Special Dark) 4 tbsp Baileys WHIPPED CREAM AND COOKIES 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold 2 tbsp Baileys 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa 3 tbsp powdered sugar 15 Oreo cookies, crushed DIRECTIONS: 1.…
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St Patrick’s Day Gum Drops
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
Homemade St Patrick’s Day Gum Drops Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Applesauce 2 1/4 cups Sugar 2 boxes (3 oz boxes) Lime Jello 2 envelopes Unflavored Gelatin (like Knox) Directions Grease 13 x 9 pan Combine all ingredients in a pan Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for a minute. Pour into…
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Recipe: Braised Short Ribs | Creamy Polenta
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
From Executive Chef, Christian Kruse.