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Puffy Corn Omelet and Caramel French Toast from the Olalliberry Inn

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Puffy Corn Omelet & Caramel French Toast

Several months ago we were in Cambria, CA and invited to stop by the Olalliberrry Inn for a glass of wine with the guests. As we walked around the property and saw the setting of this B&B on the banks of the Santa Rosa Creek, guests were enjoying the atmosphere and wine.. This home, built in 1873 is one of the oldest buildings in town.

Marjorie Ott handles the food and provides cooking classes and her sister, Marilyn Draper, provides massages. Marjorie’s husband also makes up the partnership of three for the Inn.

Marjorie was generous in sharing two of the favorite breakfast recipes. The photo shows her regular French Toast and Puffy Corn Omelet, but the recipe for the Caramel French Toast sounds delicious.

PUFFY CORN OMELET

Ingredients for 8

2 ears of corn, husked

4 T. unsalted Butter, divided

3/4 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

4 large eggs, separated

Method:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. (Or microwave corn – wet corn cobs, add a small amount of water to bag and microwave for about 3 minutes) Drain and when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract “milk”.
Melt 1 tablespoons butter (1/2 tablespoon for 4; 1 ½ tablespoons for 12) in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably light weight) and remove skillet from heat.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter (1 ½ tablespoons for 4; 4 ½ tablespoons for 12) and add to corn kernels. Toss corn to coat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/4 teaspoon for 4; ¾ teaspoon for 12) and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (adjust amount for 4 or 12) until combined.
In another large bowl, beat whites with a pinch of salt, using an electric mixer at medium speed, until they just hold stiff peaks.
Fold one-third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently, but thoroughly.
Gently fold into corn mixture.
Spoon mixture into skillet, sprinkle with chives and bake in the preheated oven until pale golden and set, 15 minutes.
Loosen omelet with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate.

OLALLIEBERRY CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST

Ingredients:

1/3 cup (3 ounces) butter

¾ cup light brown sugar

1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread

3 eggs

¾ cup milk

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

½ cup olallieberry preserves

Method:

In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat to boiling. Pour into an 8×8-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Remove 1” from each end of the French bread; slice into 24 equal slices.
Beat eggs and milk until smooth.
Arrange bread slices in single layer over brown sugar mixture.
Mix cream cheese and olalllieberry preserves; spread evenly over bread slices in pan.
Arrange another layer of bread slices over cream cheese/olallieberry mixture. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread slices.
Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven until browned (40-45 minutes).

OLALLIEBERRY INN

2476 Main Street

Cambria, CA 93428

(888) 927-3222

www.olallieberry.com

: Maralyn D Hill

Maralyn D. Hill, President
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

CityRooom.com, Editor-at-Large, The Epicurean Explorer
Books By Hills Success With Writing Where & What in the World Blog

Big Blend Magazine JustLuxe Spa Review Magazine NoraLyn Ltd.
Member: Society of Professional Journalists

Tags: Cambria, Cambria California, French Toast, maralyn d hill, Olallieberry Inn, Puffy Corn Omelet, The Epicurean Explorer, Where and What in the World
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B&B “Resolvacations” for the New Year

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

The Hill Team enjoys the intimacy of B&B’s and smal Inns. They offer such varying personalities. As a result, we thought we would share the information we got from Marti Mayne of Maynely Marketing. The B&B’s shown below are from all over the U.S. So, near or far, there could be something with which you are looking to start the year.

INNS AND B&Bs OFFER RESOULTION SOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

From fitness to finding romance, innkeepers offer “resolvcations”

Haddon Heights, NJ (12-30-10)– With each new year comes a rash of promises and resolutions to improve one’s happiness quota, health status and economic situation. Understanding that resolutions can be a challenge, innkeepers have combined a relaxing getaway with the themed experiences to create resolution solutions. The following “resolvcations”, presented in alpha-order by state, are brought to you by the Better Way To Stay campaign, designed to introduce today’s inns and B&B experience. Unless otherwise indicated, all rates include breakfast and do not include applicable state and local taxes.

Lookout Point

Ladies, Resolve to enjoy deer or duck hunting season at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, Hot Springs, AR: Ladies, no need to be a “hunter’s widow” this year as your man retreats to the deer stand or the duck blind for hunting season. Treat yourselves to your own sport – called eat, sleep and be happy. Grab a girlfriend for two nights in a room with a lake view and a spa manicure or pedicure for two. A bottle of red or white wine will be waiting ensuite along with chocolates and a welcome gift basket, including two pottery Lookout Point mugs. Let someone else create your gourmet breakfast each morning then attend the daily Innkeepers Reception each afternoon, all starting at $634 for two through February, 2011. Info: http://lookoutpointinn.com .

Fairview Manor

Resolve to be one with the whales at Fairview Manor B&B, Ben Lomond, CA: Follow the Gray whales migration plus many other species of dolphins, porpoises, seabirds and birds. Combine two nights at Fairview Manor B&B with a three to four hour whale watching cruise and a bottle of 1999 Renaissance Cabernet Sauvignon for $185.00 per person anytime from January 2 to March 23, 2011. Info:http://www.fairviewmanor.com.

Herman Hill

Resolve to learn blacksmithing, photography or chocolate creation at Hermann Hill, Herman, MO: Stay two or more nights and receive $20.00 in Hermann Bucks to spend like cash at local restaurants, shops. In addition pick one of the following with two night stay, two with three night stay, three with four night stay, four with five night stay:

Additional $20.00 in Hermann Bucks) spend like cash at local restaurants, shops, etc.)

$50.00 gift certificate for your next stay
Two bottles of our Port Chocolate Raspberry Sauce
30.00 check to Massage For Your Health for an ensuite massage during your stay
$30.00 gift certificate to any of the scheduled Hermann Warm Winter Getaways Learn and Do classes including Blacksmithing, Digital Photography, Chocolate Creations, Varied art topics like basketry, collage, monoprints, jewelry making, can sculpture are in being planned for the winter.

All this included with a two or more night stay through March. Room rates begin at $187 midweek. Info: http://www.hermannhill.com.

Blue Door

Resolve to integrate yoga or Pilates into your life at Blue Door on Baltimore, Baltimore, MD: Add two yoga or pilates one-hour sessions (2 single sessions or one couples session) at no cost with two night stays, an $80 value. Choose from multiple types of yoga sessions taught by the innkeeper/yoga instructor here including Novice, Sun Salutation, Power Yoga, and Arial Hammock. Book this package by phone now through January 30, 2011 for stays through May 31, 2011 for $367.30 including a two night stay, breakfast each morning, two yoga sessions and all applicable taxes and fees. Info: http://www.bluedoorbaltimore.com.

Adron Reid

Jump start the weight loss at Andon Reid B&B, Waynesville, NC: Remember that promise you made to start taking care of yourself? No more excuses! Both innkeepers here are personal trainers and will design a customized workout program in a two-day fitness-dedicated getaway. The package includes two one-hour training sessions at the inn’s fitness studio, two healthy breakfasts, a one hour therapeutic massage, and healthy recipes to take home for $209 per person plus the cost of the room. Info:http://www.andonreidinn.com.

Pheasant Field

Resolve to organize the photos at Pheasant Field B&B, Carlisle, PA: You took all the pictures on your summer vacation, now it’s time to get them organized into a real memory album. Bring up to ten people, and lodging, breakfasts, tables and lighting will be provided. You bring the pictures, scrapbook materials, and giggles! Rates are $115 per room per night (up to 2 people in a room) January, February (excludes Feb 11 thru 15), or March, 2011. Info: http://www.pheasantfield.com.

Prospect Hill

Resolve to relax with the great mountain “relaxcation” at Prospect Hill House, Mountain City, TN: Start your escape in Romance Room 1 or 2 with a whirlpool tub and fireplace, a bottle of wine or sparkling juice and tub-side basket of spa goodies, then dine at nearby Tributary on Main (includes chef’s choice appetizer, entrees with salads.) Top off the evening with a heart-shaped brownie or pound cake at the inn. In the morning, enjoy the inn’s tasty breakfast before you depart for a hike, stroll or bike ride. The one night package is $370 per couple. Add a second night for discounted rate of $159 per night through April 15, 2010. Info: http://www.prospect-hill.com.

Biscuit Hill

Enjoy nature and wildlife at Biscuit Hill Inn, Canyon Lake, TX: Feed the White Tail Deer and walk with the inn’s alpacas throughout the year, enjoy trout fishing in cooler months, while in warmer months float the day down the river in tubes, rafts, canoes or boats on the lake. Overnight accommodations including breakfast start at $145 nightly, nature and wildlife watching in Texas Hill country, priceless. Info:http://www.biscuithill.com.

Rabbit Hill

Get a handle on stress with Stess-Be-Gone Getaway at Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford, VT: Here’s a getaway that fills the day with nothing but stress-reducers. Long soaks in the whirlpool tub, a fire to read by and the kindness of award-winning innkeepers, this escape promises to offer plenty of post-holiday detox. The Stress-Be Gone package includes two nights in a romantic room, a bottle of red or white wine awaiting in your room upon arrival, afternoon tea and pastries daily, an intimate fireside dinner and breakfast each day of your stay, lavender and candleglow turndown service, and a Stress-Be-Gone gift bag including Stress Soother, Sleep Balm and a CD of calming music. Rates start at $645 per couple throughout the year except February Vacation Week and fall foliage season. Info: http://www.rabbithillinn.com.

The B&B industry has joined the Professional Association of Innkeepers International to create the Better Way To Stay campaign, dedicated to helping travelers discover today’s inn and B&B experience. This new media and social networking program will reveal how B&Bs offer greater value making the B&B choice the better way to stay for travelers worldwide. For more information, visit www.BetterWayToStay.com.

The above information is courtesy of:

Marti Mayne

Maynely Marketing

392A Cousins Street

Yarmouth, ME 04096

207-846-6331

info@maynelymarketing.com

Thanks Marti, I enjoyed learning about all of these B&B’s across the U.S. Followers, if you have stayed at any of these properties, please let us hear your thoughts.

Maralyn D. Hill, President

International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success With Writing Where & What in the World Blog

Big Blend Magazine NoraLyn Ltd.
Member: Society of Professional Journalists

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Pies on Parade in Rockland Maine for National Pie Day

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

The Hill Team has experienced these pies at all four of the Historic Inns of Rockland. If you want to experience more pies than you can imagine, and bear the cold, Rockland is the place to go. So many flock there to share this event, it one not to miss–especially if you are a New Englander.

Each of the moms of The Berry Manor Inn have their own way of making their pies. Once likes the crust turned over, another crimped in, you get the picture.

However each Inn has delicious pies, both sweet and savory.

The 14^th annual Pies on Parade tour is coming up and this year it will be celebrated on National Pie Day (January 23, 2011). This tour has expanded to include more than 20 venues and over 40 pie varieties. Look forward to everything from berry and sweet pies to pizza pie, seafood pie and some healthy pies (served at the local spas). Read on for more information; we hope you will share this with your readers.

www.HistoricInnsofRockland.com

1-877-ROC-INNS (877-762-4667)

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2010

Contact for questions and high-res photos: Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331,info@maynelymarketing.com

THE WHOLE TOWN OF ROCKLAND GOES “PIE-WILD”

TO CELEBRATE 2011 NATIONAL PIE DAY

7^th Annual Pies on Parade Pie Tour features savory, sweet and healthy pies to help feed Midcoast Maine’s hungry families.

Rockland, ME – Rockland, dubbed “Pie Town USA” by the Food Network when Bobby Flay visited for a pie throwdown, is living up to its name as planning is underway for the 7^th annual pie-a-thon to celebrate National Pie Day, celebrated each year on January 23^rd. The whole town of Rockland, ME will go pie-crazy on Sunday, January 23, from 1:00 – 5:00pm when theHistoric Inns of Rockland are joined by Rockland, ME businesses and restaurants to welcome hungry pie eaters to the town for the 7^th Annual Pies on Parade Pie Tour. Along with a wonderful collection of recipes to take home and samples of more than 45 different pies at restaurants and inns throughout Rockland, the inns will offer tours of common areas and some guest rooms. Tickets for the Pies on Parade Inn-to-Inn Tour are $25 for adults and $10 for children ten and under. Tickets sell out quickly, are available from participating inns only (not additional participating Rockland businesses), and include a keepsake recipe collection and plenty of pie to sample. To order tickets in advance, call 1-877-ROC-INNS (877-762-4667) or 596-6611. This promises to be the biggest pie event in New England.

Never attended a pie tour? This is not your average pie-in-the-sky event. Move aside Mom’s apple pie, Rockland’s inns and restaurants will serve up everything from Shepherds Pie and a number of gourmet Pizza Pies to sweet and savory Italian Galletes, seafood pies, Whoopie Pies and the signature Key LimeRock Pie at the LimeRock Inn. Of course, for those who still love the age-old favorites; look for Raspberry and Blueberry pie at the Berry Manor Inn and a newly developed Cranberry Apple Pie at the Granite Inn. Captain Lindsey House will serve their signature Cornish Meat Pasties too. Best of all, fear not the packing on of pie pounds; Rockland businesses have added healthy pies (yes, there can be such a thing!) to the list. Last year, Rheal Day Spa served a “Not Too Sweet Sweet” Potato Pie (chosen for the antioxidant qualities of sweet potatoes and gluten free) and a Refined Sugar-free, Lavender, Honey & Yogurt Pie, defying all preconceived notions about “pie-ling” on calories from pies! Each of the participating venues will serve both a savory and sweet pie, including a number of unusual gallettes, tarts and quiches too.

To date nearly 20 venues, have signed on and the list is growing. To illustrate the variety of pies served, here’s a list of the kinds of pies served last year. Pie makers from these and additional venues are still in the planning stages for the 2011 Pies on Parade Pie Tour:

Pastry Garden: serving Lemon Meringue Tartlets and Spinach Ricotta Pie

Amalfi on the Water: serving Seafood Pie and White Chocolate Mousse Pie

Café Miranda: serving Signature Mojo Pizza Pie

Lily’s Bistro: serving Potato & Bacon and Peach Tart Tatan

Bricks: serving Navarro Pizza with Spinach, Chorizo and Mozz and White Chocolate Chip Macaroon Pie

Rheal Day Spa: (Healthy pies) Not too Sweet Potato Pie (gluten free) and Lavender, Honey & Yogurt Pie (no refined sugar)

Berry Manor Inn: serving Raspberry pie, Blueberry Pie and Savory pies

Captain Lindsey House: Cornish Pasties, Chocolate Silk Pie, Fruit Tarts

LimeRock Inn: Key LimeRock Pie and Pizza Rustica (Italian Meat) Pie

Granite Inn: serving Cheesy Breakfast Pie and Cranberry Apple Pie

Waterworks Restaurant: serving Shepherds Pie and Chocolate Mousse Cake Pie

Rustica: Sweet and Savory Italian Gallettes

Rockland Café: Mini Whoopie Pies

Brown Bag: serving Mini Quiche and Fruit Tartlets

Thorndike Creamery: Ice cream surprise

Park Street Grille: Avocado, Chili & Roasted Tortilla Pie and Key Lime Tartlets

Project Puffin Visitor Center: Cream Puffin Pies

Sweets and Meats: serving Apple Walnut Currant and Blue Cheese Pie and Pecan Honey Pie.

Not to be outdone by inns and restaurants, a number of additional Rockland, ME businesses have signed on for the “Pie-rade” including SkinKlinic Day Spa and the Maine Lighthouse Museum.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry. With need at an all-time high, your participation becomes all the more important. Over the past six years, nearly $30,000 has been donated from this event to help provide food for Midcoast families. With this year’s donation, Historic Inns of Rockland expect to make it to the $35,000 total donation mark.

While walking between venues helps to burn calories, All Aboard Trolley will provide trolley service at designated stops, making it more efficient to hit as many pie stops as possible. Tour goers are encouraged to park at the Lincoln Street Center for the Arts, chosen for its central location, then walk or catch the trolley to restaurants or inns from there.

Why go home pie-eyed at the end of the event? The Historic Inns of Rockland suggest a number of different Pie Tour survival tips, including a warning to not drive home under the influence of pie! The Historic Inns of Rockland have created a Pie Tour package which requires no designated pie tour driver. Join us in “Pie Town” to celebrate National Pie Day for a two night package (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) that includes two nights accommodations at any of the four Historic Inns of Rockland, daily breakfast and

Two guaranteed tickets to the biggest pie event in New England
Two Personal Pies baked personally for you and presented at the inn
A collection of Pie Recipes from participating businesses
A 2011 commemorative Pies on Parade Poster
A $50 Midcoast Money voucher for dinner on Saturday
Top Tips for Surviving the Pie-Fest from Veteran Pie Paraders
New for 2011: Two tickets and exclusive tour of Owl’s Head Transportation Museum on Saturday, 1/22 from 1-2:30 where pies will be paired with foreign autos by country of origin
Exclusive tour of Audubon’s Project Puffin Center on Saturday, 1/22 from 2:30 – 3:00 pm featuring “Puff (in) Pastry Pies”

Invitation to a “Wine and Pie” tasting at the Wine Seller Saturday, from 3:30-5:30 pm with exclusive tasting from 3-3:30 pm for our guests
New for 2011: Complimentary access to Maine Lighthouse Museum opening on Sunday, 1/23 at 10am and featuring “Light Pies”

Two-Night Packages range from $345 to $495 single or double occupancy. Book a 3rd night and get 25% discount. One night packages are also available for Sunday, Jan 23 only including accommodations, a post-pie tour breakfast, two tickets to the Pie Tour, 2011 commemorative poster, two personally baked pies and the Top Tips for Surviving the Pie-Fest from Veteran Pie Paraders list all for $185-$260 single or double occupancy.

Recognized among the top ten eco-friendly inns in the U.S. by BedandBreakfast.com, and continuing their commitment as Certified Maine Hospitality Environmental Leaders, Historic Inns of Rockland will take the green theme beyond the Key Limerock Pie. Tourgoers will enjoy pie served with totally natural and biodegradable, fully compostable plates made of all-natural sugar cane stalks and disposable silverware created from bio-based resins and potatoes. Waste from the event will be composted locally at participating inns. Wherever possible, pies will be made from locally purchased products. All proceeds will remain in Rockland to provide food and heating assistance for Midcoast Maine families through the Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry.

For pie lovers and those seeking a romantic luxury getaway, there is no better choice for lodging than the Historic Inns of Rockland, a collection of four gracious inns, offering everything from business traveler-friendly to elegant accommodations, including LimeRock Inn, Granite Inn, Berry Manor Inn and Captain Lindsey House. Each distinctly different in their features, the Historic Inns of Rockland will provide the ideal base from which to enjoy Midcoast Maine’s bounty. For more information about Historic Inns of Rockland, please visit them on the web at www.HistoricInnsofRockland.com, consult each participating inn’s website for more specific pricing and details of this package or call 877-ROC-INNS (877-762-4667) for more information or reservations and to order tickets.

Maralyn D. Hill, President
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success With Writing Where & What in the World Blog

Tags: Historic Inns Of Rockland, maralyn d hill, national pie day, Pies on Parade, Rockland ME, Where and What in the World
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