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Category: Food & Drink
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A Guide to the Sweet Summer Sounds in Hershey

Updated for 2024 — We love living in Central Pennsylvania and enjoying sweet summer sounds in Hershey. There are so many exciting things to do in Hershey, PA, all year round, but summer is a highlight—and summer here means music! Many of the are… Read more
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7 Must-Try Breweries and Distilleries in Hershey, PA

Updated for 2024 Nothing is better than exploring the fantastic breweries and distilleries in Hershey, PA. Craft beer has become more popular, with 9,552 craft breweries operating in the US in 2022—an increase of over 1,000 since 2019. According to t… Read more
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3 Vineyards in Hershey-Harrisburg, PA Worth Visiting

Nestled just 25 minutes from Harrisburg, The Inn at Westwynd Farm is the ideal destination for exploring vineyards in Hershey-Harrisburg and its surrounding attractions. We offer easy access to various activities, from museums and parks to restaurant… Read more
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Caramel Apple Pie Scone Recipe

I recently came up with this recipe and it was a huge hit with the guests! It's another Chef Dan Original made for the first time from my mind and heart... here's to always cooking with love and friendship! Enjoy! Ingredients & Tools Sturdy pas… Read more
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5 Fun Ways to Experience Amish Country

About 45 minutes southeast of the Inn at Westwynd Farm lies a divine world. There, life has a peaceful rhythm, and those who reside there find harmony with nature and old-world tradition. You know you have entered Lancaster County when you slow down … Read more
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Top Restaurants with Outdoor Seating Near Hershey PA

The Hershey/Harrisburg area is teeming with restaurants, offering everything from charming cafes and brewpubs to wood-fired pizza and elegant dining. But what makes this area even more special is the abundance of outdoor seating options during the wa… Read more

Recipe of the Week - Slovenian Beef Goulash with Creamy Polenta and Chive Cream

  Our New Year’s Eve party is always themed on somewhere we traveled during the year. This fall, we enjoyed a wonderful bicycle trip in Slovenia. Slovenia is a small country in the northernmost part of former Yugoslavia, at the crossroads of sev… Read more

Our Delicious Mincemeat Bar Recipe Revealed

Today we're sharing a favorite holiday treat: Mincemeat Bars. For those of you who are unfamiliar mincemeat is a delicious mix of fruits and spices. We love to treat our guests to fresh baked refreshments throughout the day in our garden-front dining… Read more

Sausage Cranberry Quiche Recipe

  Sausage Cranberry Quiche Recipe This recipe is guaranteed to brighten any winter morning. So good to enjoy as you watch the snow come down.  It’s quickly become a guest favorite here at Westwynd Farm. The puff pastry crust is a  nic… Read more

A New Wine Trail - Hershey Keeps Getting Better

There were less than 50 wineries in Pennsylvania 20 years ago. Today there are more than 150, and some of the best are literally just minutes from our Hershey Bed and Breakfast. We are so excited about new wine trail that has just been created. It s… Read more