Grammies Pantry, 1126 Woodworth Rd., Skaneateles, NY 13152

 Victorian Breakfast
Tea ($16.00) 9 – 11:30 am Tues – Sat. and from 11:30 am – 3 pm Grammies
continues to offer its five-course English Afternoon Tea ($19.95) and lunch
specials. Reservations are required by calling 636-8111. visit
www.grammmiespantry.com

Owner Susan Smith met her husband Karl in Rochester, NY in 1954. They married in 1957 at the tender age of 16 and 19. Through trial and triumph they have celebrated 51 years of marriage. Four children, 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren later they have an abundance of love surrounding them. In 1991 after driving School Bus for thirteen years Sue decided she wanted to start her own business. She started out very small and with her talents and God given gifts has flourished into a dynamic business woman. Her business has touched many lives. Not only do you have tea when going to Grammies but you also end up leaving with some bit of inspiration.

1126 Woodworth Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

315-636-8111

An English-style tea room serving light lunches and a five-course English Afternoon Tea. 11 miles south of the village, off Rt. 41. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, May through December.

http://www.grammiespantry.com

        
 
   Grammie’s Pantry

  Tea Room & Gift Shop
 
 
  
   
 
    Winter has now passed, thank the Lord, and will soon be forgotten as the                     flowers pop up out of the ground and the buds open on the trees                       as Spring unfolds with new life.

             This is a wonderful time get out and visit Grammie,s Pantry.                         Come and enjoy your English Afternoon Tea party                                                      or your ALA-Carte lunch on our porch.                                   We are serving Our 5 Course English Afternoon Teas.             Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays.                         from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM                                  Reservation only.

Call 315-636-8111 for your Reservation.

Also there is an age limit of 12 Yrs. old and older for the Tea Parties.

We serve our ALA-Carte lunches the same times as our teas.

Reservations recommended but walk-ins welcome.

         Grammie’s Pantry has been in business for 17 yrs. and has been serving our English Afternoon Teas and Our ALA-Carte lunches for the last 10 yrs. To celebrate this 10th aniversary from May1st to Oct. Every item on our ALA-Carte Menu is $10.00 + tax.                

And if you’re lucky enough to get one of our special brochures with a coupon in it that offers another 10% off any item on the ALA-Carte menu.

Though the cost of everything is going through the celling, Our English Afternoon Teas will still be $17.95 ea. again this year.

Grammie Will make her Baked goods for you.                  Call to order. 315-636-8111                

We also have our famous Garlic herb feta spread, and our other spreads available here at the Tea Room                                 

 Our 5 course English Afternoon Tea that includes: Beverage of your choice, a Fruit Cup, a Scone with lemon curd & devonshire cream, Grammie’s Garlic Herb Feta Spread with crackers, Tea Sandwiches, and Dessert.

All our menus subject to change.

   Grammie’s Pantry is a Nut free environment.

Major Credit Credit Cards Accepted.

 

History of New Hope Mills

Beginnings to the Weed family

New Hope Mills Inc has produced quality products for more than 180 years to earn its distinction as one of America’s oldest flour mills.

The flour mill was built by Judge Charles Kellogg. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (1808-09, 1821-22) and later reelected to Congress (1825). Judge Kellogg sold the mill to Horace Rounds in 1851. The mill remained in the Rounds family until 1947. The mill was then sold to Howard Weed, Hubert Latta, and Leland Weed; the mill became New Hope Mills at this time. Dale Weed became the sole owner in 2001 when his brother and co-owner David entered the presence of his Lord and Savior in Heaven.

New Hope Mills Inc.
Addr: 181 York Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: (315) 252-2676
Email: sales@newhopemills.com

Photo by Champy

Quality in Products and in Heritage

In today’s modern, complex, and industrial society, the old fashioned way used here consistently produces quality without pollution! In fact, at New Hope Mills, the water is improved by its use; it is aerated as it passes over the waterwheel or through the turbine. The wheel does not put a drop of petroleum into the water because the wheel bearing is made of rare wood Liqnum Vitae that has its own lubricant.

Old mills today are a novelty! If they are still standing, they are deteriorating fast. At New Hope Mills, we take pride in preserving such an old piece of our American Heritage. We believe we should preserve our heritage and our families.

From Sodom to New Hope

The flour mill and a saw mill a short distance upstream are known as New Hope Mills Inc. There were 15 water powered industries along the banks of Bear Swamp Creek in the 1850′s. Now, only these two mills remain as a tribute to New Hope Mills’ unique past.

Local History contends that the community of New Hope was given its name from the top of its new flour mill in 1823. After the mill’s forty-foot, five-sided ridge pole was put in place, a man climbed to the top and threw a gallon jug of whiskey over his shoulder declaring the town of Sodom to be renamed to New Hope.

Historical Water Powered Industry

The mill originally contained three runs of stone and had a capacity of 200 bushels a day. In 1892, the mill began grinding with roller mills which are still in the mill today.

New Hope Mills has been a water powered industry from its beginning. The most visible item for water power is the overshot waterwheel. In 1972, the wheel was brought from New Jersey. The wheel was about 100 years old and very rusted which made it necessary for the buckets to be rebuilt of wood. In 1978, the buckets were rebuilt of sheet-metal that would have been used in making Brockway fenders. It is jokingly known as the only Brockway waterwheel in the world.

True Water Turbine Power

Although the waterwheel is most visible, the mill’s real power comes from the water turbine underneath the mill. The turbine can run all year round providing there is sufficient water.

The mill has an ideal location and facilities for water power. There is an upper mill pond with a twenty-four-foot waterfall before the sawmill. The lower mill pond before the flour mill has a twenty-eight-foot waterfall. Water can be stored overnight in the upper pond to run the mill the following day.

Keeping Competitive Even Today

Although the mill is no longer used for producing flour, New Hope Mills can operate much the same as it did in the 1800′s. The mill is being preserved with operations intact, with the goal of an operational museum. The quality of the product remains a prominent goal. Any product that is made by New Hope Mills is free from all chemical additives and artificial enrichments. The quality of New Hope Mills products has made New Hope Mills Pancake Mixes the number one pancake flour in central New York.