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 Locally owned and operated since 1989, Haystack Mountain is nationally recognized as a producer of premium, handcrafted raw and pasteurized cheeses, made in a variety of styles. Haystack Mountain cheeses are known for their outstanding, fresh, clean flavor and texture-a direct result of high-quality milk.  

 

Interested in taking a behind-the-scenes look at the creamery and meeting award-winning cheesemaker, Jackie Chang?

 

Haystack offers tours to the public every Thursday at 2pm. 

 

Reserve Your Spot on a Tour Here!  

 

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The Background on Daylight Savings
Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 2nd, so set your clocks back one hour!  
 

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1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.

1918 - The Standard Time Act establishes time zones and daylight savings. Daylight savings is repealed in 1919, but continues to be recognized in certain areas of the U.S.


1966 - The Uniform Time Act of 1966 establishes the system of uniform Daylight Saving Time throughout the U.S. The dates are the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Fall Back Cocktail
This "Fall Back" cocktail is a great way to adjust to the time change!

1974-1975 - Congress extends DLS in order to save energy during the energy crisis.

 

 

1986-2006 - Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.

 

 
2005 - The Energy Policy Act of 2005 comes into law. Part of the act will extend Daylight Saving Time starting in 2007, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
 

 

In the U.S., Hawaii and most of Arizona do not follow DLS.  Also the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and American Samoa also do not observe DLS.    


hommade chai  

 

  5 Tips to 'Fall Back' on

Daylight Savings Time

 Event Planning: 
Winter Wonderland

marshmallow snow   
 
December dates are selling out and many people are now looking at January for their holiday parties -- it kicks the year off right and everyone is a little more relaxed after December's jam-packed social calendar. 
 
Serendipity can help with venue selection, menu planning, entertainment, flowers -- down to the last festive detail. 

Happy Halloween!
halloween dog
~ From Serendipity Catering
 
  Halloween 
vs. 
Day of the Dead:
What is the difference?  

halloween tree bats  

In recent years, Day of Dead has been gaining major popularity.  Mexico's celebration dates back almost 4000 years, however many of us are just now learning about the mysterious holiday that not-so-coincidentally falls close to Halloween.  So we asked and found the answers, 
"What really are the differences between Day of the Dead and Halloween? " 

winter sqaush guide

Winter squash are rich, smooth, hearty, sweet and come in many varieties. They compliment almost any cold-weather meal.   
A quick recipe guide to help you decide which one to choose when shopping for your next autumn inspired meal: 


Thank You for Your  
Kind Words!
Fall wedding CP
"We really enjoyed working with you and your staff.
Over the past several years of doing this, your staff was one of the kindest we have worked with.

Always willing to do anything and with a smile on their face. Our clients enjoyed their time during the event and the food!"

M.K- BMW Golf Tournament Home ~
September 2014
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