You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Online Travel Agents (OTA). What is an Online Travel Agent? Well, perhaps you’ve heard of tripadvisor.com, expedia.com, booking.com, priceline.com, kayak.com. The list goes on and it seems to be getting bigger all the time. As a consumer, I am a fan of OTA’s. I almost always book my airline… Read More
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Bed And Breakfast – Why Stay?
Why Stay At A Bed And Breakfast? If you have ever asked yourself that question, then here are a few answers. There are so many options out there today. Hotels. Motels. Airbnb (which really has nothing to do with a B & B). Vacation Rental By Owner (VBRO). And I am sure countless more I… Read More
Not Your Grandmother’s House
Yesterday morning at the the breakfast table, a comment was made which made me think… We’re Not Your Grandmother’s House. The comment was from a couple in their late 50’s/early60’s that was looking for a book to read. They mentioned when they visited B & B’s before, they always have books. I said in 2004,… Read More
February Activities In The Finger Lakes
February activities in the Finger Lakes are bountiful. Just check out what there is to do and check out the 1795 Acorn Inn Packages page for great values at this Canandaigua accommodation. Not only are we conveniently located to many of the activities below, but you will be comforted in luxury, warmth and hospitality. February Activities In… Read More
tripadvisor.com Review…
Our latest tripadvisor.com review… It truly doesn’t get much better than this as far as reviews go. Thanks Helen and Neil. Always my pleasure to have you stay and I look forward to seeing you again next year. To all guests that have stayed, every review helps us. Whether on google, tripadvisor.com, facebook or any other… Read More
Baked Apples
Our guests enjoy baked apples in the fall. Just as the weather begins to cool, we bring out a soul-warming first course of apples filled with granola and maple syrup… simmered in a cranberry bath. We use Cortland apples in our baked apples because they stay white and don’t brown as easily as other varieties…. Read More
Nested Eggs
Ham Spinach Feta Cheese Eggs Salt Pepper Pesto Sauce Spray a muffin tin with Pam – This recipe allows you to make from one to twelve. Cut ham slices in half and arrange in tin to cover bottom and sides. Use a few leafs of spinach to fill in any gaps. Sprinkle Feta – just… Read More
Breakfast Frittata
1 doz. large eggs 2 tbsp. water 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces ham, prosciutto or Italian sausage 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch cubed 1 cup Gruyere cheese 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (black pepper is fine) Preheat over to 400 degrees Heat olive oil… Read More
Mediterranean Quiche
Baked French Pear Pancake
1 29 oz. can of sliced or halved pears 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 4 egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 4 tbsp. butter Confectioners sugar Spray four shallow, oval ramekins with Pam. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain pears and reserve liquid.Slice pear… Read More
Blueberry or Apple Bristol (Stratta)
11 oz. Bread Cubes (Challa or Cinnamon Bread Recommended) 12 tsp. cubed Cream Cheese 2 cups Blueberries (fresh – preferred or frozen) Apples and raisons work well. Dash Salt 16 Eggs 16 oz. Milk (Can use half heavy whipped cream/half whole milk) 1 tsp. Vanilla Dash of Cinnamon ¾ cup Maple Syrup ¼ cup Butter… Read More
Spinach Strata
11 oz. Bread Cubes (Challa Bread Recommended) 8 tbsp. Ricotta Cheese 2 cups Cheese (Mozerella, Cheddar or Cheese Blend) Dash Salt and Pepper 8 Eggs 4 oz. Heavy Cream 4 oz. Milk 1 Package Chopped Frozen Spinach – Defrosted and drained (squeeze water from spinach) Sliced tomato (optional) Parmesan Cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 350… Read More