A few years ago, when the Lake Erie Ale Trail was initially advertised, I traveled and visited the breweries (and wrote about it here). All of the breweries but one–Erie Brewing Company— because it was only open on the weekends. … Continue reading
I have to admit, I just love it when winter is over and the plants start peeking up from the ground. Even though I have been here for more than 15 years now, every year it seems like I forget … Continue reading
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Who would think that bees could be so interesting? We have had quite an experience over the past few weeks with bees at the inn. After several bees had found their way into a guest room, and my attempts at … Continue reading
Not everyone is a wine lover. There are some people who prefer beer to wine. The Erie Visitor’s Bureau has put together the Lake Erie Ale Trail–so in the interest of providing more information for our guests, Assistant Innkeeper Paul … Continue reading
One of our Winter projects was in our first floor, private garden room named Isabella. This project was inspired by the need for a new fireplace and it is a beauty. It is a jet black cast iron gas fireplace … Continue reading
Here in Pennsylvania Wine Country, we have been eagerly waiting for the openings of two local breweries that are to be attached to our wineries. Finally…a date! Arundel Cellars and Brewing Company is having their grand opening of their brewery … Continue reading
Like everyone, we have our own traditions here at the Grape Arbor! Of course we decorate! There are bunnies, chick, and eggs all around. And we bake…Hot Cross Buns (recipe given earlier), specialty Easter breads galore! But our family tradition … Continue reading
When the snow melts, and the roads are clear…my thoughts turn to..wine! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since Tajana and I went on our travels through Lake Erie Wine Country to help you find your new favorite … Continue reading
Everyone who knows me knows that I love my cats, Sweeney and Pirelli to death. But they are strange. Look very carefully at the picture above…Pirelli is happily eating his kibble…but, what else is in there? Rubber Bands. Rubber … Continue reading
I’ve gotten some observations from guests recently, that they haven’t seen me around…probably because I’m mostly in the kitchen over the weekend, doing the cooking. What you may not know is that my other passion (besides cooking and the bed … Continue reading
