Wow. Can’t believe it’s been just over a week since the Eight Broads were all together in Charleston at the annual Innkeeping Conference and Trade Show. What a great time! It was sunny most of the time and certainly warmer … Continue reading
So here’s the second recipe promised as part of our Sidekicks presentation and demo at the Innkeeping Conference and Trade Show. What a great audience we had – our largest yet, I think. It’s always a bit challenging for us … Continue reading
Not only are the 8 broads great friends and colleagues, but we enjoy a terrific community of innkeepers from around North America. I think the idea for grilled pineapple originated with Lynnette (one of the Broads). I initially started with … Continue reading
Remember dinner clubs? They were quite popular in St. Louis (my home town) in the 70s and 80s, and a terrific way for great friends to gather and share the workload of fixing dinner. And, oh my, the fun we … Continue reading
Today the sun was shining and the sky was a glorious blue with high wispy clouds. And it wasn’t hot. Yesterday four great friends and I volunteered at the Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. The crowds were amazing, but parking … Continue reading
One of my great weaknesses (okay, I have many!) is carrot cake. My grandmother’s version is one my family has used for years; it never fails. The cream cheese icing isn’t too bad either. But earlier this month I tasted … Continue reading
Those of us in Pennsylvania just went from cool, rainy spring days to hot and humid summer. I don’t know about you, but summer just isn’t my season. Odd, I know, but I do not like glistening on those muggy … Continue reading
Some of you may have caught our posts about being in Nashville in April. We started the week by attending the inaugural Knowledge Sharing Summit and Marketplace presented by our professional association (Association of Independent Hospitality Professionals), We adjourned to … Continue reading
Come August I’ll be complaining about the heat, but right now I am a bit weary of the cold. Oh, I love winter most of the time. I love to watch it snow; just don’t like shoveling. And I love … Continue reading
This is simply the perfect muffin to serve in fall, or winter, too, for that matter. The nutritional value of sweet potatoes is quite high for antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood-sugar regulating nutrients. These tubers are versatile, too, and able … Continue reading