The Christmas season brings a host of unique activities to enjoy. Light displays are probably one of the most beloved features of the season. Driving through the colorful displays is a magical experience that really helps you get into the holiday spirit.Spanish Fork’s own drive-through light display, the Festival of Lights, is a Christmas tradition. This year marks the festival’s 25th year, and it keeps getting better!Each night through January 1st, you can drive through Canyon View Park to
Shell Creek RV Resort lies in the peaceful countryside, where you can savor a delightful respite from city noises. Local amusements include golfing, making charter fishing excursions and visiting attractions such as the market and animal shelter below.
Residents of Ellenton Gardens RV Resort enjoy fishing from the onsite pond, as well as hiking and biking through the park’s nature trails. Aside from engaging in campground activities, they like to explore museums in nearby Sarasota. When the mood stri…
Many of us enjoy cooking and baking for our family and friends. But during the holidays, time is precious. It can be difficult to make things from scratch. Fortunately, there are some easy shortcuts that can still give you the gourmet taste you want.Baking takes time and precision, so boxed mixes can save the day. Unfortunately, they sometimes give themselves away by the taste. Adding one cup of sour cream can make all the difference. You’ll get a denser cake that’s easier to cut. It will also
Preparing apple pie for the holidays? It’s definitely a classic, but sometimes you want something a little different. Try one of these variations to make your pies even more mouth-watering!Using a mix of apples in your pie can really balance out the flavors between sweet and tart. Try Fuji, Gala, Braeburn, and Granny Smith for the perfect mix or experiment with your favorites! For a heartier pie, mix in some walnuts and cranberries.Adding a little heat in the form of cayenne pepper also helps to
We hear about the benefits of tea all the time these days, but how do you choose the best one for you? All teas come from the same leaves, but each type of tea varies in its taste due to the amount of oxidation and processing. One thing to remember is that no matter your taste buds, you can find the perfect tea for you if you know a few simple characteristics about each.The lightest type of tea is white tea; it is minimally handled and processed. White tea is generally the lowest in caffeine and
Many people have a slow cooker in their kitchen, but few really take advantage of this great appliance that makes cooking simple and economical. Fall is a great time to experiment with new recipes and make your slow cooker work for you.For those who don’t like to cook, the temptation to order take-out food is strong, especially on cold nights when all you want to do is huddle under a blanket or on busy weekends where you’re running around town all day. With just a small amount of planning, you
Looking for a little spooky fun this Halloween that’s suitable for all ages? The Haunted Halloween Lair has you covered! It’s family-friendly, without anything gory or inappropriate for kids, so all ages can enjoy it. If you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion, you’ll love the Haunted Halloween Lair and its spooky atmosphere.This local haunted house started in 2003 in the garage and now uses the latest projection effects, digital technology, and animatronics and lighting effects. The Lair is not a
Local residents established the Nebo Holiday Chorus & Orchestra (“NHCO”) to promote the performing arts and allow local residents to increase their artistic skills. Now, you have an opportunity to be a part of the NHCO and bring the gift of music to the community this holiday season. The NHCO plans performances of Handel’s “Messiah”, sure to blow us all away. The NHCO needs choir and orchestra performers to take part in this production. Approximately 280 musicians will be performing together,
With the fall season in full swing, our thoughts turn to preparing for winter’s chill, but there’s still time to enjoy some of the benefits of summer. Spanish Fork is lucky to have a fantastic farmer’s market that showcases local growers and vendors from Southern Utah County. The county is known for its agriculture, and the market provides some of the freshest produce around. Selection varies depending on the vendors attending and the availability of items, but you’re sure to find something to