Inn Cuisine

Flavors of Fall (Recipe: Maple Walnut Muffins)

One of my favorite things to do on a lazy, autumn afternoon is go antiquing. There’s something about discovering nearby towns, quaint shops, and enjoying the fall leaves that relaxes me. During a recent antiquing trip, I stumbled upon a small but bountiful used bookstore, with a cookbook section tucked away in the back. Quickly thumbing [...] Related posts:Moist and Hearty Muffins That...

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Best of Breakfast (Recipe: Strawberry Creek Inn’s Herb-Baked Eggs)

Over the past year and nine months of publishing Inn Cuisine, I have made more breakfast and brunch items than I ever thought possible. The tastiest foods have made it to the pages of this blog, while others have fallen by the wayside. But calling a recipe the “best of” is a step I don’t take [...] Related posts:Spice Up Your Breakfast (Recipe: Strawberry Creek Inn’s...

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The Great Big Pie Bake-Off, Halloween 2009 (Recipe: Luscious Caramel Banana Pie)

Supernaturally divine, Luscious Caramel Banana Pie makes a perfect Halloween dessert for all the right reasons. Sweetened graham cracker crust, sliced bananas, the finest caramel filling I’ve ever made, freshly whipped cream and milk chocolate toffee topping…makes you want to sink a fork in it just thinking about it. My entry for the 2nd, monthly Great Big [...] Related posts:Going...

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Peeks, Pies and a Little Bit of Innkeeping

The rumors are true! This Thursday, the Great Big Pie Bake-Off continues. October’s theme? Spooky Halloween Pies! Here’s a sneak peek at my entry: While I won’t give away the name of this mystery pie quite yet, I will assure you this pie is supernaturally scrumptious and perfect for autumn. In fact, it may be the [...] No related posts.

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InnCognito: Mendocino Magic (Recipe: Chocolate-Cheesecake Muffins)

I hear there’s magic in Mendocino: from ocean waves crashing into rocky bluffs, to graveyards steeped in fog, to Chocolate-Cheesecake Muffins served at California’s Agate Cove Inn. When I discovered this recipe while browsing for the InnCognito series, I knew I had to try it: deep chocolate muffins dotted with chocolate baking chips and filled with [...] Related posts:Moist and...

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Holiday Baking 101: Classic Cookies (Recipe: Hershey’s Peanut Butter Blossoms)

Once upon a kitchen, long, long ago, I went on a cookie rampage. It was the midst of a holiday season and I had just moved into my first home. Oven-bent on becoming the Martha Stewart of holiday baking and equipped with only the bare necessities in a tiny, galley-style kitchen, cookie sheets soon lined my [...] Related posts:Wednesday InnSider: The Aska Lodge (Recipes: Oatmeal Peanut Butter...

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Putting the Happy in Happy Hour – No Cooking Required! (Recipe: Hoagie in a Bread Bowl)

For a few minutes, I want you to forget everything you’ve heard about B&B’s serving phenomenal breakfasts or setting out warm cookies to welcome guests. Today we’re talking happy hour—that magical time of day when some B&B’s serve heady spreads of appetizers, beer and wine. Casual and inviting, the best B&B happy hours give guests and [...] Related...

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