6 Essential Stops on the Vermont Cheese Trail
The Vermont Cheese Trail is a 240-mile loop encompassing some 45 artisanal cheesemakers who invite the public to tour their scenic dairies and sample their sumptuous goods. A good number of these cheesemakers are located in and around Warren, in the Mad River Valley — which happens to be the home of our Bed and […]
8 Dazzling Scenic Drives in Vermont Near Our Bed & Breakfast
For us, fall is all about scenic drives in Vermont and beholding the state’s beautiful natural color. The best way to take in as much of those fiery reds, blazing oranges, and flashing golds as possible is with a scenic drive. Or lots of scenic drives. And what better place to launch those scenic drives […]
Welcome! West Hill House B&B: Back Inn Business
Welcome! While you will find the same warm welcome and smile from us, some things may have a bit of a different look and feel. (Updated 20th August 2022.) Our promise to you: We have always been committed to providing our guests with a clean and safe environment. We promise to work harder than ever to do […]
Crustless Quiche with Broccoli & Cheese: Acclaimed 10/10 by Guests.
Stirring it up: Crustless Quiche with Broccoli and Cheese will make your tastebuds happy. Early in our B&B experience we realized that while our guests liked quiche, the great majority of them left the crust. The hunt was on for a crustless quiche. Makes: one 8″ quiche Oven: 350°F (170°C) Bake: about 40 min. A […]
Swedish Visiting Cake: My Variation of an Excellent and Very Tasty Cake
Stirring It Up: Swedish Visiting Cake, quick and simple to make and very ‘moreish’ tasting! Here is my variation. This cake is crispy outside and chewy inside which I find similar to the consistency of a coconut macaroon. Makes: One round 9″ (23cm) cake. Oven: 350°F (175°C) Bake: 25-30 min. Swedish Visiting Cake Swedish Visiting […]
Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread: Just What You Have Been Wishing For
Stirring it up: Scrumptious Gluten-Free Cornbread. Love cornbread and need to eat gluten free? This cornbread recipe is easy and made with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now. The recipe can be halved and still produce an excellent result. Enjoyed by our guests. It’s keeper! Gluten-free cornbread uses a few unexpected ingredients. […]
The Covered Bridge: Come Tour the Iconic Bridges of Vermont’s Past
A Vermont covered bridge Aways a great attraction. It is part of the beautiful Vermont scenery. Whether long, short, painted, unpainted one span or two, windows or solid walls there is something romantic about these structures. In Vermont, there are just over 100 authentic covered bridges giving the state the highest number of authentic covered […]
Scottish Oatcakes: An Age Old Tradition in Scottish homes
Stirring it up: Scottish Oatcakes are made with oats but the result isn’t a traditional cake! This recipe can be mixed and baked in about 30 minutes. The result is a crisp and cracker-like Oatcake to be eaten with cheese, butter, jam or meat. Oatcakes are almost a Scottish icon like whisky, highland cows […]
Don’t be Directionally Challenged
Mud season is upon us here in rural Vermont. A time when the snow melts, the ground thaws and the rains come. Although the ski season has come to an end many B&B owners like ourselves remain open and welcome guests while we catch up on the B&B ‘honey-do’ list. Mud season is a perfect time to […]
Amazing Peanut Butter Cookies
Stirring it up: These peanut butter cookies could be called by any number of names: I Can’t Believe It! It‘s Magic!, Too Simple To Be True!, the list could go on and you are welcome to make up your own name for these delicious, miraculously quick cookies. Amazing Peanut Butter Cookies will have to do for now. Perfect to […]