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Seasonal fruits, both fresh and cooked, are always a part of breakfast that my inn guests really enjoy. However, as I find it hard to say no to the wonderful produce at the local farm stands and farmers’ markets, I often find I have bought more than my guests can consume. Since I hate to
Banana and Honey Bread
One of the joys of owning an inn is meeting fellow foodies and travelers. One delightful couple has beehives and they always bring me a jar of their delicious honey whenever they visit. I use their honey to make this recipe, (if I haven’t already eaten it up by the spoonful beforehand!). Makes: One 9-by-5-inch ...
Baked Cinnamon Apple Pancake
Two American breakfast classics are pancakes and cinnamon rolls. A typical stack of pancakes is usually served with lashings of syrup, butter, fruit, or cream, whereas the cinnamon roll already has its own sweet and gooey filling and needs no additions. Inspired by these two dishes, wonderful fall apples, and memories of my dad frying ...
Bella Bakery in Calistoga, CA
An array of baked goods and sweet treats adorn the counters of Bella Bakery. Located among the plethora of shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms on Calistoga’s high street, Bella Bakery stands out with its brightly colored tables and chairs, huge sandwich board, and unique “open” sign outside of the cafe. Cakes, tarts, and other European ...
Easter Biscuits Recipe
Easter in England is celebrated with chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and other traditional British delicacies. For our chef at our Napa Valley inns, it just wouldn’t be Easter without these delicious biscuits. The subtle taste of cinnamon coming through from the cassia oil mixed with the creamy butter and the sweetness of the ...
Nick’s Homegrown Padron Pepper Recipe
Gillian’s dad was an avid home gardener and always had rows and rows of veggies growing in the backyard. It was an adventure walking to the back of the garden to see what treasures were in season. Gillian loves cooking with fresh homegrown food, but has found through years of meager harvests that her thumb ...
