You love our breakfast here at Grape Arbor Bed and Breakfast, but what to do when you aren’t eating breakfast? How about a food tour? Erie Food Tours is a locally run business that gives you three choices to visit … Continue reading
Along with St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, we are celebrating something else this weekend and time of year–maple syrup. Where does it come from? As the weather warms up sugar maple trees draw water from the ground to mix with … Continue reading
Yikes! It’s Friday the 13th! Don’t be paraskevidekatriaphobic! So appropriate for October while we look forward to Halloween and all things haunted and creepy. What do we suggest to celebrate this season? People ask me if the buildings of the … Continue reading
Some people say we have our own brand of fireworks every day–the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Erie! But who would think that in our own little town, that there would be TWO fireworks exhibitions! This year for the first time, … Continue reading
It has been a number of years since I was able to actually enjoy one of the larger events sponsored by Lake Erie Wine Country (http://www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events). I was excited that it was a beautiful sunny day to try my hand … 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
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
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
