Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day. Ok, who gets to name all these days for food? Probably some bored innkeeper on a PR campaign. I will concede that everyone needs a great go-to blueberry pancake recipe. Blueberries are one of … Continue reading
Sylvie has been with us for several years. Sylvie is not old enough to be a Broad but she is one talented chick. Talented in whatever she does. She is a singer, dancer, actress, dog lover and baker to the … Continue reading
I love what I consider to be my ‘go to’ recipes. They turn out every time and are always a hit with the guests. This one freezes beautifully, is bright and colorful and full of flavor. Prepare for the baking … Continue reading
When my mother took over the bakery at S. Clyde Weavers sometime in the 60’s she turned to making sticky buns in a big way, and they were ohh so good. Straight from the oven, warm and soft with all … Continue reading
Did you know that if you place a wooden spoon over a boiling pot, it won’t boil over?
This is a perfect recipe for springtime! Light, creamy and blueberries are plentiful right now. This recipe from “Lick the Bowl Clean” is one of the most favorite on our dessert buffet that we serve at the Inn every night … Continue reading
We were in for a surprise spring storm and had a houseful of guests who were tired of winter. So what was the solution? Pretend it was summer. Melons were the answer and this Two Melon Soup could not have … Continue reading
Years ago when I was a newcomer to the innkeeping industry, I attended a fantastic conference sponsored by PAII (the Professional Association of Innkeepers International). As an aside, the 8 Broads in the Kitchen came to know each other through … Continue reading
Insipid sausage for breakfast again? Not with Jazzy Sausage! Michael Salmon, owner/chef of Hartstone Inn, in Camden, Maine, created “Cumin-Spiced Bacon and Sausage Roll” to serve with breakfast. At Birchwood Inn, we left out the bacon and rolled the sausage … Continue reading
I love salads. The perfect salad for me has to have something salty and something sweet and something crunchy. These spiced pecans cover three out of the four bases! They make a great salad topping, particularly when paired with apples, … Continue reading