Michael’s Holiday Wish List
We thought it would be fun to share what is on Chef Michael’s holiday wish list this year. What is on your list? 1. Anything relating to my 1962 Daimler 2. Telescope to watch the stars 3. Book: A Day at El Bulli 4. Olives – my absolute favorite snack 5. Tall insulated rubber boots 6. Black […]
The First Snow of the Season
Yesterday we had our first snowfall of the season. The timing could not have been more perfect as we had just decorated the outdoors for the upcoming holiday. Maybe it will be a white Christmas after all…
Preserved Lemons
With 2010 winding down, we have been thinking about some of our favorite new cooking ingredients. Near the top of the list is Preserved Lemons, an ancient Moroccan method of “pickling” lemons. Great for adding to a salad dressing, cream sauce, a marinade for seafood or even poultry. 6 Lemons 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt 2 […]
Bead Crochet Class
We tried something new at the Inn last week which is always fun! Five ladies gathered in the Hideaway to learn to bead crochet. As our instructor Carol, (a previous guest of the Inn) displayed some of her finished pieces I heard a sigh from the group and concerns that it might be a little too […]
Holiday Chocolate Making Class
Join Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers for a Holiday Chocolate Making Class at the Inn December 11th or 12th. Learn how to make gorgeous chocolates for everyone on your holiday gift giving list Participants will get hands on instruction in the basic skills necessary for artisanal chocolate making. Kate will guide participants through tempering chocolate, flavoring […]
Black Pepper Almonds
We thought you might enjoy this recipe with your friends and family this Thanksgiving. This is a wonderful treat to have out for guests to munch on between throwing the football around, bike rides, long walks, between sips of a delicious cocktail or glass of eggnog, and turning the pages of that recently released bestseller […]
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
We are sharing this recipe for Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies just in time for your holiday baking. This should come in handy whether gifting tins of cookies, preparing for a party, or just stocking up for guests. We always have a variety of fresh baked cookies at the inn for guests during Afternoon Tea, […]
Bistro Nights are Back!
Beginning November 22 we will welcome back our lighter fare dinners on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Our “Bistro” menu will run from November thru May and we will alternate between French Bistro and Italian Trattoria fare. Price is $24.50 per person and includes a starter and choice of entree. Dessert is additional. French Bistro Menu […]
Moscow Mule
Everyone who’s been to the Hartstone Inn knows that we love cocktails. At any given time we feature up to ten “specialty” cocktails that we offer to our guests both during cocktail hour and at dinner. The latest drink that we are crazy about is the “Moscow Mule”. History The Moscow Mule was ”born” in the […]
Traditional Home Article
We are happy to be featured in the current (October 2010) issue of Traditional Home magazine which is on newsstands now. The article, written by Stephen Exel, a food editor and writer for the magazine, and photographed by photographer John Bessler, features our cooking school at the Inn. Included are some great photographs, a nice […]