Lake Champlain isn’t just one of the best places in New England for sightseeing, outdoor recreation, and historical tourism: It’s also a great place to tuck into some high-quality cuisine! Here are some prime spots to do so in Basin Harbor’s backyard.
Vermont Winter Fun for the Whole Family
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
With its gorgeous, forest-quilted mountains and its healthy snowfall, Vermont holds its own with any other part of the country when it comes to winter activities for the whole family. Here’s a quick rundown of some options for winter recreation and fun for the whole crew in the Green Mountain State!
Breeze: Saturday July 14th 2018
Friday, July 13th, 2018
Week 28 Saturday, July14th Sunrise: 5:22 am Sunset: 8:34 pm Local Weather (Subject to Change!)! We are in for some scattered thunderstorms in the morning and cloudy skies later in the afternoon. The temperature will be in the high 70’s dropping into the low 60s. The clouds should clear leading into the night…
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Breeze: Thursday July 5th
Thursday, July 5th, 2018
Week 27 Thursday, July 5th Sunrise: 5:15 am Sunset: 8:39 pm Local Weather (Subject to Change!) The heat is still here folks. We are looking at temperatures in the mid to high 90’s. We will see intervals of clouds and sunshine with the possibility of a stray shower or thunderstorm. The evening…
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Breeze: Friday June 29th 2018
Friday, June 29th, 2018
Week 27 Friday, June 29th Sunrise: 5:09 am Sunset: 8:40 pm Local Weather (Subject to Change!)! We are in for some sun today. Expect a few afternoon clouds but that won’t keep the sun or your fun away. The temperature will reach in the high 80’s by the afternoon. A few of…
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Hotel near Burlington City Brew Tours
Wednesday, June 20th, 2018
If you enjoy yourself a craft beer now and again, the Green Mountain State—home to more breweries per capita than any other corner of the country—is a very, very good place to be. More specifically, our Lake Champlain resort here at Basin Harbor is a very good place to be: not only because we have some fabulous…
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Lodging for North of the Basin Wine Tour
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
One of the special pleasures of the Champlain Valley—a feature many from outside the region don’t know about—is its lovely spread of wineries taking advantage of the lake’s unique microclimates. And with a happy perch at our Lake Champlain resort, you’re magnificently poised to explore the area’s dynamic winemaking traditions! Among the many concierge-curated “field-trip”-style activities we…
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12 Days of Cookies #11 Almond Cookies
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
Yummy buttery almond cookies with sliced almonds on top for a satisfying crunch. Cookies: 1 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt sliced almonds Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 teaspoons water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a…
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Day 8: Ritz Cracker PB Chocolate Cookies
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
Who doesn’t like those flavors and all together? Salty, sweet, nutty…..yum. And easy! 60 Ritz Crackers Creamy Peanut Butter of your choice 12 oz. milk or dark melting chocolate 8 oz. white melting chocolate 6 oz. butterscotch baking chips Make sandwiches with two crackers and peanut butter. Melt the chocolates and chips in a double…
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12 Days of Cookies: Peppermint Patties
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
Peppermint Patties Ingredients: 7 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons extra-virgin or refined coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon food-grade peppermint essential oil or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (taste to be sure) 1 1/2 pounds bittersweet or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped Crushed peppermint candies for sprinkling, optional…
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