Category Archives: Holidays

Deconstructed Turkey – Part II

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Innkeeper

This post was originally published in 2013 but thought it was worth a few more words.  Yesterday I was describing how I made my turkey to one of our guests.  She asked if she could watch as I prepared the … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Innkeeper

I have completed all of my Easter preparations.  The eggs are hard-boiled and dyed, the Easter baskets are ready to go – including the ones I make for our guests – and I have a few hours before I need … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day – A Little Late

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Innkeeper

Today we are celebrating St. Patrick’s day; and yes, I know St. Patrick’s day was actually last Thursday.  A number of factors contributed to this tardy celebration. St. Patrick’s Day dawned bright and sunny but not so my husband’s stomach. … Continue reading →

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There’s Something Fishy Here!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Innkeeper

I always agonize over what to make as my New Years Eve entrée.  I want it to be special to real celebrate the event. This year I opted for Salmon en Croute.  I made this dish, with a different recipe … Continue reading →

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Salad or Fish?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Innkeeper

Because our New Years Eve entrée was going to be Salmon en Croute, I really didn’t want a fish course.  I did need a salad course and decide why not combine the fish course and the salad course. Actually, I … Continue reading →

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New Years Eve Appetizers and Soup

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Innkeeper

I won’t be sharing all the courses I made on News Years Eve: if you really want an omitted recipe you can email.  I’m going to share the courses that were really good or started as one thing and morphed into … Continue reading →

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The Tradition Continues

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Innkeeper

Looking back I find it hard to believe that I have been doing a multi-course New Years Eve Dinner for over 35 years!  Sometimes it has been for friends, sometimes family and sometimes just George and I.  For the last … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Innkeeper

It is hard to believe that 2016 has begun.  Years seem to go by faster and faster – perhaps it is because of the fullness of my days.  Things should ease up a bit beginning in July.  I have will … Continue reading →

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The Tradition Continues

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Innkeeper

I know it is Easter because the Wizard of Oz was on TV last night.  Those monkeys still give me the creeps!  And if you haven’t done it yet; be sure to read Wicked to discover the TRUE story of … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Innkeeper

Another St. Patrick’s Day is here and, as George is 1/2 Irish, and we are celebrating in the traditional manner  – Irish Stew, Champ, Soda Bread and Guinness Stout (in the stew and in a glass!) I have seen recipes … Continue reading →

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