For decades, wine has been one of the biggest reasons travelers visit the Finger Lakes. The region’s vineyards, lakeside tasting rooms, and award-winning wines remain an essential part of the experience. Today, however, visitors have even more to explore. Canandaigua and the surrounding communities are now home to a growing collection of craft breweries, cideries,… Read More
Summer is one of the best times to visit the Finger Lakes. The days are longer, the lake areas feel especially inviting, and the season makes it easy to build a trip around equal parts activity and relaxation. In and around Canandaigua, summer visitors can enjoy time on the water, scenic drives, downtown exploring, outdoor… Read More
Spring is one of the loveliest times to visit Canandaigua. The Finger Lakes region starts to feel fully awake again, with fresh greenery, blooming landscapes, and longer days that make it easy to spend more time outside. For travelers who enjoy a quieter pace, May also offers a sweet spot before the busiest part of summer… Read More
Canandaigua has a way of drawing people in for the first time and bringing them back again later. For first-time visitors, it offers a beautiful introduction to the Finger Lakes with lake views, a charming downtown, scenic drives, and standout attractions that make a stay feel full without feeling rushed. For repeat guests, it is… Read More
English muffins Canadian bacon Eggs Fresh Spinach Feta Cheese Thinly sliced scallions Knorr Hollandaise Sauce Packet Poaching eggs is pretty uncomfortable for me. I’ve watched U-tube videos where you swirl the water to get the egg white to form around the yolk. I tried that once and it worked well for the first egg…what to… Read More
Serves 4 Eight eggs 8 oz milk dash or two of tabasco salt to taste 1/4 cup mozzarella 1/4 cheddar 1/2 cup feta Preheat oven to 375. If it’s humid out, no need to do anything. If it’s dry, put a ramekin or two in the oven when preheating and during cooking. Spray oval ramekins… Read More
1 unbaked, deep-dish pie crust 1/4 – 1/2 crumbled feta 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella 6 – 8 oz. frozen spinach 1 tsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 3-4 tbsp minced onion 1 tbsp Greek Seasoning 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg Preheat oven to… Read More
Serves 4 Eight eggs Small head of broccoli cut in to bits 1/2 diced red bell pepper Four-six mushrooms sliced and halved 7 oz. whole milk 1/2 cup mozzarella 1/2 cup cheddar Salt and pepper to taste One thinly sliced green onion Preheat oven to 375. Spray four 6” pie plates (or similar dish) with… Read More
4 tbsp Butter 1/2 yellow onion 2 ears fresh sweet corn or canned if necessary 2 zucchini thinly sliced 8 oz of sliced mushroom 2 sweet or hot Italian sausage or 6-8oz diced ham 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp oregano pinch of salt 12 oz. shredded cheese (mozzarella and swiss) 6 beaten eggs chopped fresh… Read More
The 1795 Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast Happenings should bring you up to speed on just a few of the improvements made at the Inn this spring. It’s an ongoing effort to keep our quaint B & B current and cozy. And, we do so because we want our guests to have the best possible… Read More
Check out May Touring Tips for Canandaigua and the western Finger Lakes. You don’t want to miss a thing. May is a great month to visit. The weather is still cool. The crowds are still at home. And, the perennials are in full bloom. Take advantage of our Free Weeknight Package in May and June. Stay two… Read More
Once again, the 1795 Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast in Canandaigua, New York has received the AAA Four Diamond Award. The 1795 Acorn Inn is the only Bed and Breakfast in New York State to have received the AAA Four Diamond Award for 22 consecutive years. According to AAA, “Four Diamond establishments are upscale in… Read More