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
I hate New Year’s Eve! Why? There is an expectation, almost a requirement to have fun. So if I aim for something more low key, it feels like a letdown or a disappointment. Trust me, I like fun! But I … Continue reading
October is the time to do fun and spooky things, and there are lots of things happening around Grape Arbor Bed and Breakfast to satisfy any urge for all things Halloween! If you have had your fill at the wineries, … Continue reading
It is with great sadness that I want to let you know of the passing of the Grape Arbor Bed and Breakfast’s longtime faithful friend Sweeney Fellini on Monday, June 4th. He surpassed everyone’s expectations of longevity, being more than … Continue reading
I have driven by the Escape Game Erie site in Ridge Road several times, and was intrigued by the sign on the door. My curiosity was piqued enough to look it up on the internet–and was surprised to see that it … Continue reading
Having grown up in the Boston area, I am quite familiar with the usual ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday, so there is even more opportunity to celebrate! First, I must … Continue reading
When strawberry season comes around, one of my favorite ways to use them is in Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes! Yum! And it’s hard to believe that there is no cream cheese in the recipe at all. It’s a bit more complicated … 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
Not having grown up in the Erie area, it has taken me a while to find all the really fun things that the locals take for granted. Where do I go, when I want to get away from the Inn … Continue reading
We are off again on our quest to re-visit all of the wineries! This time we chose two other local North East wineries, Presque Isle and Courtyard. We get many requests from guests about wineries that serve good–so we wanted … Continue reading
