Every year, here at Grape Arbor Bed and Breakfast we make updates–new furniture, landscaping, painting–there is always something that we want to make better or more functional for guests. What does fall behind are the pictures that you see on … Continue reading
One of my secret passions (vices) is watching Hallmark movies.. I know that they are formulaic, and yet I watch them over and over. I even tried to sign up to be an extra (didn’t make it) And I have … Continue reading
Don’t Kill My Buzz! that is the logo of the new Ironstone Meadery in Erie. We have wine, craft beer and now mead. What is mead? The owners call it golden elixir..it is a fermented honey drink that originated in … Continue reading
Here is another additional to a month of waffle recipes! I generally use whatever local beer I happen to have on hand, most recently a stout from Five and Twenty Brewing. The original recipe called for a german lager. The … Continue reading
So how do you decorate for March when Easter is near the end of April? There is still snow on the ground, and the temperatures are, well, a bit glacial. Bunnies and chicks just doesn’t seem quite right. Valentine’s hearts … Continue reading
When there is a chill in the air, somehow all those warm spices seem to taste better and make you feel warm from the inside out. That is when regular waffles just won’t do, and I look in my recipe … Continue reading
What are the two most requested restaurant recommendations? Steak and seafood! Today I am talking steak, big pieces of well cooked prime steak! A few months ago, I went to a business event hosted by our local Casino and I … Continue reading
When I go to buy a bottle of wine, I know that I am influenced by the sticker on the shelf that either give me a ranking (93 points!) or lists an award (Silver Medal Winner!). After the recent Pennsylvania … Continue reading
When the weather is chilly, there is nothing so warming as ginger! This cookie has two kinds of ginger–powdered and crystallized as well as cloves and allspice. They are crunchy outside and soft inside; a great combination. They will keep … Continue reading
I am not a lover of eggnog. At least not drinking it–I do like to use it in cooking; and this is one of my favorite recipes. The muffins are truly light and fluffy with a wonderful nutmeggy taste. The … Continue reading
