If Norman Rockwell had created a town...

A morning spent wandering the Norman Rockwell'ish town of Lititz,

a tourist hotspot in Lancaster County,

left me with some wonderful memories to share...

The quaint downtown shops

The General Sutter Inn

(a wonderful boutique hotel for brunch)



The General Sutter for which it is named

Landmark signs scattered through town,

designed with the Sturgis Pretzel Factory in mind...

The beautiful peaks of a well-known boarding school,
Linden Hall

The Lititz Moravian Church

Notice the beautiful Moravian Star in the bell tower - it has 110 points

and is prominently featured in the Christmas Lovefeast each December.

Many Moravian Stars are hung in homes around the county,
some year-round.

An intricate window covering on a historic building





The Bulls Head: A fabulous stop for an ice-cold brew...

A billowing flag in Lititz Springs Park



A lazy kitty keeps a wary eye on me





My new favorite place to lunch

"Tomato Pie Cafe"

And now a quick plug for the Tomato Pie Cafe.

It is located in the heart of Lititz in the old Glassmyers building...

23 North Broad Street. 

You MUST try the Tomato Pie, for which it is aptly named.  Even in the off-season, they somehow have found the sweetest tomatoes in the nation!  Yes, in the nation; in fact, quite possibly the world. The wait staff won't tell you what is in this delightfully scrumptious dish - apparently the owner keeps the recipe top-secret.  Rightfully so.

However...

It is my destiny to dissect and recreate this delectable treat. 

Sadly, I am on my third try and still not quite there.

I will conquer this challenge, so stay tuned.

Get there early for a good seat, it's usually standing room only by 11:30am.  While the food is fabulous and fresh, the service is friendly but a little slow.  However, as you savor your every bite -
memories of your grumbling stomach will fade quickly.