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Hilton Head Food Festivals
2008-03-06 21:17:00
I was just surfing my favorite Hilton Head rentals site and I came across one of their blog posts about a wine festival. I followed the link to the wine festival website and found that while it is over they have a  food festivals in September that look like a great time. It runs four ...
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My Famous Rib Recipe
2008-03-03 21:51:00
If you like spicy ribs this is the recipe for you. I always make way too much. Which means I have leftovers. Heres what you will need.  Paprika - 2 tablespoons Brown sugar - 1/4 cup Diced fresh garlic - 3 cloves Onion Power - 1 tablespoon Chili Powder -2 tablespoon Ground Black Pepper - 2 tablespoons A bottle of your favorite ...
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Handy Gulf Shores Dining Guide
2008-03-03 21:25:00
While I claim to be the expert in eating all across the United States when I find a resource to share that has a lot of information in one place I share it. This Gulf Shored Dining guide is a great place to start if you are ever in the Alabama Gulf area. The include ...
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Lobster in Groton Connecticut
2008-03-03 20:47:00
I think I should rename this blog the “Lobster Tour ‘08″. Another great find for lobster is this great Groton CT Restaurant. They serve a great lobster dinner there. Fresh lobster with wonderful sides. The ambiance is incredible in this restaurant. The restaurant connected to this Hotel near Mystic Connecticut . Trust me you may want ...

Hawaii?s Best Restaurant
2008-02-29 23:13:00
Hawaii has long been known for its beautiful vistas and incredible surfing but don’t overlook the great food. Recently while staying in a wonderful big island vacation rental I found one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. This great Hawaii restaurant serves some of the finest food you will find. Owned by ...
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The British Virgin Islands -Tortola Culinary Vacations
2008-02-29 19:34:00
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) have a vast array of dining options for tourists and locals a like. There are so many choices that I narrowed it down to one island, Tortola. Tortola is the largest island in the BVI and offers some incredible vistas that you will only find here. The choices for dining ...
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Wisconsin Winery Tour
2008-02-26 20:37:00
Man cannot survive on food alone. Occasionally one must take a journey to discover the finer things in life. Like a perfect bottle of wine. Wisconsin has long been overlooked when it comes to its winery’s. In Door County there are four wineries, all within easy driving distance of each other. I would ...
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My Favorite Maine Lobster Recipe
2008-02-26 19:49:00
Reposted from http://www.lobsterfrommaine.com This is my favorite Maine Lobster Recipe . I have to make one change to it though for my wife. I take the onions out because she hates them. It tastes great without them though. Servings: 2 Cooking Time: 20 minutes 2 live Maine lobsters, each about 1-1/2 pounds * 4 Tablespoons butter 1 cup onion, finely chopped ...
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Natalie?s at the Camden
2008-02-26 19:40:00
Natalie’s at the Camden is a true Maine fine dining experience. Located in the Camden Harbour Inn (which is a wonderful Camden Maine Hotel in its own right), Natalie’s was designed to look like a early 1900’s French restaurant. The attention to detail shows as well. From the bar to the red fabric wrapped lights ...
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Mangosteen Smoothies
2007-09-26 20:12:00
Healthy eating is all the rage these days. Every where you turn there is a new product or a better idea of how to eat a well known product. There is a little known fruit called the mangosteen. It is grown in parts of Southeast Asia and is about the size of a tangerine. The ...
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Hotel Casablanca, Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain
2007-09-13 20:54:00
Excerpted from Food & Travel Magazine Hotel Casablanca may be small and exquisitely decked out, but it’s the antithesis of a boutique - oozing homespun charm and local character. Perched high in the hills above Malaga, in the heart of Gaucin, it’s hard to believe this pretty-as-a-picture village is only a one-and-a-half hour drive (albeit a ...
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Strange looking vegetable - the artichoke
2007-08-31 00:08:00
Many people are afraid of the artichoke. After all it does have pointy leaves with spikes on the end of them. Its physical appearance is complex and you?re probably not sure how to cook an artichoke, let alone how to eat it. Relax! You?ve come to the right place to learn all of the basics, ...
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Mud Pie Jekyll Island GA
2007-08-03 21:19:00
Jekyll Island GA is such a fun place to visit. There are so many nice hotels and vacation rentals. Villas by the Sea is an enchanting oceanside resort and conference center. The sunsets are amazing to watch from the hotel and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Upon recommendation, eat at Blackbeard’s Restaurant located at ...
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Strawberry Napoleon with white chocolate mousse
2007-07-12 19:14:00
Believe it or not there are actually people in the world who are not in love with chocolate. However, I have discovered that these particular people will eat white chocolate and like it and not even realize that they are eating chocolate. The Waldorf Astoria serves a Napolean with white chocolate and strawberries that is ...
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Avgolemono Soup - Greek Lemon Rice Soup
2007-05-15 23:37:00
Elkhart Lake Wisconsin has a beautiful Lake every season of the year. It is so crystal clear that you can see your reflection in the water. There are numerous restauratns. A great family place to visit is the All Seasons Restaurant on Rhine Street. They serve Greek and Albanian fooods. Below is a recipe for ...
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Blueberry Corn Muffins - Fairthorne Cottage B&B - Cape May, NJ
2007-03-10 11:43:02
This yummy recipe comes to us from the Fairthorne Cottage Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Cape May, New Jersey. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup butter melted 1 egg beaten 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest 2 cups fresh blueberries (1 pint) Grease 12 muffin cups In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, orange juice, butter, egg, and orange zest. Add to the flour mixture and mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in the blueberries. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake 15-20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn out on a wire rack to cool.
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Carmel Apple French Toast - Historic Rose Hill Inn - Lexington, KY
2007-03-10 11:43:02
This recipe is submitted courtesy of the 1823 Historic Rose Hill Inn of Lexington, KY. Caramel Apple French Toast 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp water 2 sliced apples cranberries (optional but decorative) 1 loaf of dense bread 5 eggs 1 ½ cups milk 2 tsp vanilla In medium saucepan, combine butter, and brown sugar and heat over med-low heat until it bubbles. Add water and continue cooking until sauce becomes thick and foamy. Pour into baking dishes, sprayed with Pam. Cool. Place sliced apples over cooled caramel syrup in baking dish. Sprinkle cranberries between the slices. Cover the fruit with slices of bread. Do NOT use soft white bread!! In a blender combine the eggs, milk and vanilla and blend thoroughly. Pour the liquid mix over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes and then invert the mixture on warmed plate. Makes 6 servings

Phineas Swan B&B - Alsatian Style Sausage & Chops Casserole
2007-03-08 23:41:12
The innkeeper at Phineas Swan Bed and Breakfast in Montgomery Center, VT shares his recipe for Alsatian Sausage & Chops casserole. He writes: “The origin of sauerkraut, I learned while living in Paris, is an area that is now in France ? the Alsace region. The area was a part of France, then a part of Germany, then a part of France, then Germany, and now, again, France. The food there is spectacular and this dish is extremely popular. The trick to this recipe is ensuring the sauerkraut is treated correctly. It should not be bitter but sweet when properly cooked. Don?t go for the canned kraut when making the dish ? almost all the markets now carry fresh sauerkraut in foil or plastic bags. This is not a dish for the faint hearted ? it is a hearty filling dish. The amounts I have shown here will easily serve 6 hungry folks, or four if Jay is eating.” See the recipe after the jump You will need: ? 4 pork chops (about ¼” to ?” thick) ? 4 German style ...
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Sherwood Forest B&B Southwest Breakfast Casserole
2007-03-08 23:41:12
From Keith the Innkeeper at the Sherwood Forest Bed and Break fast : …Sue the Original Siren of Sherwood, created this dish a few years back after we took a trip out to the Great Southwest and hiked the Grand Canyon. 1 (8½-ounce) package corn muffin mix 3 Cups cubed (1/2 inch) Italian bread 8 ounces Italian sausage 1 Cup chopped onion 2 Cups milk 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained 4 eggs 2 Cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions; cool. Crumble muffins into a large bowl and stir in bread. Set aside. Remove casings from sausage and cook in large skillet with onion over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain. Combine milk, cumin, pepper, tomatoes, and eggs; stir until blended. Add sausage mixture; stir well. Stir into bread mixture. Spoon half of bread mixture into a 9×13 pan coated with cooking spray. Top with 1 cup cheese. Spoon r...
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Five Gables Inn - Sicililan Omelette in Tomato Sauce
2007-03-08 23:41:12
This recipe is brought to you by the Five Gables Inn - they are a waterfront bed and breakfast in Boothbay, Maine. Sicilian Omelette in Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 12 eggs beaten 1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese 2 lbs tomatoes, diced in 1/2 inch cubes 2 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole 1/4 c. chopped, fresh, basil 1 tbl olive oil 1/4 c. chopped parsley Directions: Mix 2/3 of the cheese into the beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a little oil in large omelette pan and pour in eggs. Make into an omelette. Remove from pan and cut into strips. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the whole garlic gloves. Remove the garlic when it has lightly browned. Add tomatoes and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring well. The sauce should be well reduced. Toss in the omelette strips and cook for another two minutes. Arrange on a serving dish, Dust with Parmesan cheese, Garnish with parsley. Serves 8
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Oatmeal Craisin Chip Cookies from the Inn at Ellis River
2007-03-08 23:41:12
A great cookie recipe from the Inn at Ellis River bed and breakfast in Jackson, NH. Craisins are one of my favorite foods and these sound AWESOME! I cant wait to make these with my kids after we move. Oatmeal Craisin Chip Cook ies Ingredients ? 1-1/2 cups flour ? 1 teaspoon baking soda ? 1 cup butter ? 3/4 cup sugar ? 3/4 cup brown sugar ? 1 egg ? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ? 1-1/2 cups oatmeal ? 1 cup chocolate chips ? 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins) ? 1 cup toffee bits Sift together flour and baking soda and set aside. Cream butter and sugars together well and add egg and vanilla extract. Mix in flour and baking soda until well blended and gradually blend in oatmeal, chocolate chips, sweetened dried cranberries, and toffee bits. Chill dough well to prevent mixture from “spidering” while baking. When dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Make...
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Peace With-Inn Wild Maine Blueberry French Toast - Fryeburg, ME
2007-03-08 23:41:12
Peace With -Inn - a bed and breakfast in Fryeburg, ME shares their most requested recipe, Wild Main e Blueberry French Toast , with Country Comforts. What a great brunch or breakfast buffet item! Wild Maine Blueberry French Toast ? 1 long loaf French bread ? 3 eggs ? 1 tablespoon sugar ? 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract ? 1 2/3 cups milk ? ¼ cup flour ? 6 tablespoons brown sugar ? 1.2 teaspoon cinnamon ? ½ stick cold butter ? 3 oz. package cream cheese ? 2 cups wild Maine blueberries Liberally butter a 13″x9″ inch baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch thick diagonal slices and place in baking dish. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add sugar, and vanilla. Stir in milk until well blended. Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat well. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter (cut into chunks) in a food processor until mixture resembles course crumbs. The next day, turn bread slices over in baking d...
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Bellhurst Castle Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque
2007-03-08 23:41:12
This recipe is from Chef Allen A. Braga who is featured at Edgar’s Restaurant - located at Bell hurst Cast le in Finger Lakes, NY This is the first soup Chef Allen learned to make. His friends, David & Peter in New York, served it during a dinner and he fell in love.  It is the perfect way to celebrate the winter. Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque 4 ? 6 cups chicken stock 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed 2 medium tart green apples, peeled and cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped black pepper - 2 Tbsp butter (optional) 2 Tbsp flour (optional) 2 Tbsp sherry (optional) - 2 egg yolks (optional) 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature (optional) Combine the first eight ingredients in a heavy, large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender (about one hour). Puree in the blender. Note: you can stop here for a dairy-free, gluten-free and alcohol free version Melt butter and whisk in ...

Inn At Montpelier - Rick?s Chocolate Chip Cookies
2007-03-08 23:41:12
From the Inn at Montpelier - a Vermont Bed and Breakfast Rick ’s Chocolate Chip Cook ies 1 lb. Butter (use cold butter!) Do not melt) 1 1/2 cups Dark Brown Sugar (pack down when measuring) 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar 2 tbs. Warm Water 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. Baking Soda 5 cups Flour 4 Eggs 3 cups Chocolate Chips Cut up 1 lb. of butter into small pieces. Mix the chopped butter, dark brown sugar, and the granulated sugar. Mix very well. Add the water and vanilla, mix for about 10 min. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to mixer a little at a time. You should have a very stiff mixture. Add Chocolate Chips, and mix for about 1 min. with mixer. Make cookies whatever size you want. We make between 45-60 cookies. Place cookies on rack to cool, place in airtight container. Then enjoy!
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Main Street Bed & Breakfast - Susan?s French Toast
2007-03-08 23:41:12
Main Street Bed & Break fast Reservation Service - Fredricksburg, TX Bed and Breakfast Recipes Susan’s French Toast Bread 1/2 cup of milk 1 egg Cream Cheese 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 can blueberries Butter Powdered Sugar Mix well, the milk and egg. Spread softened cream cheese onto bread. Then spread a tablespoon of drained blueberries on top of the cream cheese. Repeat the steps on addition slices of bread. Dip the bread into the milk and egg mixture. Brown lightly on lightly greased grill. Serve warm with butter lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar.
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Herman Hill River Bluff Cottages - Potato Doughnuts Recipe
2007-03-08 23:41:12
KARTOFEL FETT-KUCHELE (Potato doughnuts) 1 cup flour 1 cup mashed potatoes 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking powder Mix flour, mashed potatoes, sugar, egg, and baking powder and roll out to one-third inch thick. Cut in strips three inches long, fry in hot shortening. Serve hot.
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Eggs Florentine - Rosewood Country Inn - Bradford, NH
2007-03-08 23:41:12
This brunch recipe is rich and delicious. Shared by our friends at the Rose wood Country Inn of Bradford, NH - it sounds decadent but is quite simple to make. Eggs Florentine3 tablespoons butter 3tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper dash nutmeg 1 tablespoon onion, chopped fine 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 package fresh baby spinach, steamed and patted dry 8 English muffins, split and lightly toasted 8 eggs, hard boiled and sliced Parmesan Cheese Paprika Parsley Bread Crumbs In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and stir for one minute. Add milk and cook until thickened. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, onion and cheese. Blend. Place split toasted muffins on a large baking sheet. Place a few spinach leaves on muffins and sliced cooked eggs. Pour cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley, a dash or paprika and a dusting of bread crumbs. Broil until lightly browned.  
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Mariposa Ranch Bed and Breakfast Apple Enchiladas
2007-02-07 19:31:00
From the Mariposa Ranch Bed and Breakfast in Brenham, Texas Apple Enchiladas 8-12 servings 8-12 flour tortillas 1 can cinnamon apple pie filling ¾ to 1 cup powdered sugar 1 8-oz package cream cheese 1 stick butter, melted 2 Tbsp. each granulated sugar and cinnamon Mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and no lumps are visible. Place 2 Tbsp. cream ...
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Fuquay Inn Seafood Gumbo Recipe
2007-02-07 05:40:00
From the Fuquay Inn Mineral Spring & Garden, a bed and breakfast in Fuquay-Varina, NC Seafood Gumbo ¾ cup Vegetable oil ¾ cup Bleached all-purpose flour 2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup Chopped green bell peppers 1 cup Chopped celery 1 tbsp Salt 1 tsp Cayenne 5 Bay leaves 8 cups Water 1 lb Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb Lump crabmeat, picked over for ...
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