DH and I are Jack Sprat & wife in person. He will not touch anything with fat (not more than eating half of my portion anyway) and I never met a piece of chocolate, crisp bacon, hunk of cheese, etc that I did not like!
(off topic, well not really...) So when you had pancakes you weren't served scrambled eggs with them? No meat? (on your getaway). Did you have plenty of fruit with the breakfasts? Always curious to find from the innkeeper sitting on the other side of the table.
I tried to book into a B & B for the Illinois trip. It would have been a 3-nights Sun - Tues. I called 3 times (hung up first time when noticed the time w/b breakfast there) and left messages twice. E-mailed asking about stairs at their cottage and availability - the web site sucked re info. To this day - no answer period! So we went motel.
ive had this before - ie thought they had to pay extra for it if they came but I was telling them it was avaliable if they wanted to come -
We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
That is very interesting. I wanted to know...We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
Day 1: lemon poached pears pancakes with syrup
Day 2: poached peaches with mascarpone cheese frittata with veggies and cheese, toast and a side of cukes/sundried tomatoes...kind of a small salad but delicous
Day 3: peaches and pears, cut up with lime and mint waffles with syrup
Day 4: pear/cranberry crumble southwest egg bake biscuit with side of corn/bean salad
Personally, I always provide some protein either with meat, yogurt, milk or eggs. Doesn't it seem strange to you that anyone would not? It's not a deal breaker for us, but it does point out that a few more things on the plate might nicely round out the meal. And, just so you don't accuse me of hyjacking this thread,I think a healthy breakfast should always have some form protein as an option.
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We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
Day 1: lemon poached pears pancakes with syrup
Day 2: poached peaches with mascarpone cheese frittata with veggies and cheese, toast and a side of cukes/sundried tomatoes...kind of a small salad but delicous
Day 3: peaches and pears, cut up with lime and mint waffles with syrup
Day 4: pear/cranberry crumble southwest egg bake biscuit with side of corn/bean salad
Personally, I always provide some protein either with meat, yogurt, milk or eggs. Doesn't it seem strange to you that anyone would not? It's not a deal breaker for us, but it does point out that a few more things on the plate might nicely round out the meal. And, just so you don't accuse me of hyjacking this thread,I think a healthy breakfast should always have some form protein as an option.
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Like bacon?Silverspoon said:
Bacon works for me! And PLEASE..don't tell me it's not healthy...I ain't listening!We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
Day 1: lemon poached pears pancakes with syrup
Day 2: poached peaches with mascarpone cheese frittata with veggies and cheese, toast and a side of cukes/sundried tomatoes...kind of a small salad but delicous
Day 3: peaches and pears, cut up with lime and mint waffles with syrup
Day 4: pear/cranberry crumble southwest egg bake biscuit with side of corn/bean salad
Personally, I always provide some protein either with meat, yogurt, milk or eggs. Doesn't it seem strange to you that anyone would not? It's not a deal breaker for us, but it does point out that a few more things on the plate might nicely round out the meal. And, just so you don't accuse me of hyjacking this thread,I think a healthy breakfast should always have some form protein as an option.
.Like bacon?Silverspoon said:
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Bacon??? Gimmee, gimmee, GIMMEE!!!!!!!!!!! Nice & crisp!We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
Day 1: lemon poached pears pancakes with syrup
Day 2: poached peaches with mascarpone cheese frittata with veggies and cheese, toast and a side of cukes/sundried tomatoes...kind of a small salad but delicous
Day 3: peaches and pears, cut up with lime and mint waffles with syrup
Day 4: pear/cranberry crumble southwest egg bake biscuit with side of corn/bean salad
Personally, I always provide some protein either with meat, yogurt, milk or eggs. Doesn't it seem strange to you that anyone would not? It's not a deal breaker for us, but it does point out that a few more things on the plate might nicely round out the meal. And, just so you don't accuse me of hyjacking this thread,I think a healthy breakfast should always have some form protein as an option.
.Like bacon?Silverspoon said:
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Bacon works for me! And PLEASE..don't tell me it's not healthy...I ain't listening!We really like this B+B but my one gripe is that they do not have any protein on the mornings they serve the sweet entree. But they are very accommodating to providing a glass of milk, which is enough to save me from having low blood sugar by 10 am. They have also cut back on baking muffins, so we didn't see any sweet baked goods while there this time. Here's what they served for the 4 mornings we were there (plus they packed us a nice bag breakfast on the day we left because we headed for home at 6 am.)
Day 1: lemon poached pears pancakes with syrup
Day 2: poached peaches with mascarpone cheese frittata with veggies and cheese, toast and a side of cukes/sundried tomatoes...kind of a small salad but delicous
Day 3: peaches and pears, cut up with lime and mint waffles with syrup
Day 4: pear/cranberry crumble southwest egg bake biscuit with side of corn/bean salad
Personally, I always provide some protein either with meat, yogurt, milk or eggs. Doesn't it seem strange to you that anyone would not? It's not a deal breaker for us, but it does point out that a few more things on the plate might nicely round out the meal. And, just so you don't accuse me of hyjacking this thread,I think a healthy breakfast should always have some form protein as an option.
.Like bacon?Silverspoon said:
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Bacon is healthy. It makes us happy---Silverspoon said:Bacon works for me! And PLEASE..don't tell me it's not healthy...I ain't listening!
Bacon is unfortunately low in protein...which just means you have to eat more of it so you get enough protein.
Interesting that they do a sweet fruit AND a sweet entree....I'm with you, it needs something savory to balance it out..
We alternate between sweet and savory entrees, but always have a breakfast meat on the side. On the morning I do sweet entrees, I still have a fruit course but it tends toward unadulterated fruit, or with yogurt added to it for some protein, like the breakfast banana split or chilled peach soup.SM101 said:
Speaking of rigidity... of course you have the right to serve whatever you want in your B&B, but what about bending the rules a little bit to accomodate guests? You can have different options, so even the uptight, health food lovers can have their share.We don't do 'healthy' and we've been told that by guests who are on strict rationing of calories. You're not getting a low fat, low carb, low sugar hunk of cardboard on the plate here. We believe in flavors, fats, sugar, fruit! If you're 'dieting' or 'don't eat that' then don't eat that!My response:
Too hard to do a poll on this one, but fattening and unhealthy are in the eye of the beholder. I don't do cook to order breakfasts, and I don't do low fat options. I am not a dietition, I cook for 12+ people at once, and unless an allergy, they get a delicious homecooked breakfast. If they want to add butter to their pancakes, that is up to them.
I've seen scathing reviews going both ways...'health food crap' and 'a plate of carbs and butter'. We've been told our portions are too large and not enough and just right.
C'mon people, you're on vacation. Relax the rigidity for 2 days already.
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Speaking of rigidity... of course you have the right to serve whatever you want in your B&B, but what about bending the rules a little bit to accomodate guests? You can have different options, so even the uptight, health food lovers can have their share.We don't do 'healthy' and we've been told that by guests who are on strict rationing of calories. You're not getting a low fat, low carb, low sugar hunk of cardboard on the plate here. We believe in flavors, fats, sugar, fruit! If you're 'dieting' or 'don't eat that' then don't eat that!My response:
Too hard to do a poll on this one, but fattening and unhealthy are in the eye of the beholder. I don't do cook to order breakfasts, and I don't do low fat options. I am not a dietition, I cook for 12+ people at once, and unless an allergy, they get a delicious homecooked breakfast. If they want to add butter to their pancakes, that is up to them.
I've seen scathing reviews going both ways...'health food crap' and 'a plate of carbs and butter'. We've been told our portions are too large and not enough and just right.
C'mon people, you're on vacation. Relax the rigidity for 2 days already.
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A little bit of this and a little bit of that would be the perfect balance - even in the personal diet, I believe. Nobody needs to either starve with tasteless food or eat 3 pounds of bacon every day
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First of all - give me the bacon!Mudboy said:Speaking of rigidity... of course you have the right to serve whatever you want in your B&B, but what about bending the rules a little bit to accomodate guests? You can have different options, so even the uptight, health food lovers can have their share.
A little bit of this and a little bit of that would be the perfect balance - even in the personal diet, I believe. Nobody needs to either starve with tasteless food or eat 3 pounds of bacon every day
I did the same...a less sweet fruit option on the day of a sweet entree. Savory mornings they might get something as sweet as a fruit crisp!Bacon is unfortunately low in protein...which just means you have to eat more of it so you get enough protein.
Interesting that they do a sweet fruit AND a sweet entree....I'm with you, it needs something savory to balance it out..We alternate between sweet and savory entrees, but always have a breakfast meat on the side. On the morning I do sweet entrees, I still have a fruit course but it tends toward unadulterated fruit, or with yogurt added to it for some protein, like the breakfast banana split or chilled peach soup.SM101 said:
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I had my coffee cups (mugs really I guess) made by a potter here in WV. I told him I wasnted a cup big enough to be a CUP of coffee and a handle a man could wrap his hand around and not burn his fingers. Each one is individually "thrown" and signed by the potter. No two are exactly alike.
I hate it when garnish is supposed to be your fruit! I stayed at an inn once where the innkeeper sliced a third of a slice of cantaloupe so think you could see through it! Cheap...cheap...cheap...I did the same...a less sweet fruit option on the day of a sweet entree. Savory mornings they might get something as sweet as a fruit crisp!Bacon is unfortunately low in protein...which just means you have to eat more of it so you get enough protein.
Interesting that they do a sweet fruit AND a sweet entree....I'm with you, it needs something savory to balance it out..We alternate between sweet and savory entrees, but always have a breakfast meat on the side. On the morning I do sweet entrees, I still have a fruit course but it tends toward unadulterated fruit, or with yogurt added to it for some protein, like the breakfast banana split or chilled peach soup.SM101 said:
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We had a small breakfast today at this inn, plated on a smaller plate to look larger - half a strawberry and one quarter of a slice of orange garnish. What????? And the smallest coffee mugs I`ve ever seen...held less than a china cup, I think. I had to get up and refill it 4 times so my breakfast got cold. :-(
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