Escape to Warren Vermont & West Hill House B&B, a Home Away from Home
Summer Escape West Hill House B&B delivers R&R with a personal touch – By J.L. Barker I wanted to kayak on Blueberry Lake. I wanted to soar across the sky. I wanted a summer vacation. Nothing says nostalgia like a lazy summer day and that was exactly the kind of attitude I was looking for […]
Mad River Valley Group Activities near Warren Vermont
When planning a group event at the West Hill House B&B you’ve opted for something extra special for you and your guests, a wonderful gathering with a great Vermont experience. As well as helping you plan your event, we’ll help you provide an opportunity for you and your guests to experience the Vermont destination with […]
Mud Squares 4 Mud Season- The Best Mud You’ll Ever Taste
Serving it up: Mud season is a gray and rainy time here in the northeast. The snow has melted, the ground is thawing and the rain is coming down. Sometimes a sweet and gooey baked treat is the perfect pick-me-up on a gray and rainy day. This baked treat fits the bill perfectly, a brownie-like cake base […]
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 […]
Maple Syrup? Pancakes? Vermont’s Got It!
Glenn at the door of his West Hill Sugar Orchard Maple syrup and Vermont go together like, well, maple syrup and pancakes! Forty years are required to grow a sugar maple tree large enough to tap. A tree ten inches (25 cm) in diameter is considered minimum trappable size for one tap. A grove of […]
Icelandic Vínarterta – A Shortbread Style Cake
At breakfast on January first I presented our guests with my variation of the Icelandic dessert Vínarterta, a Shortbread and Prune Jam Layer Cake. If you want to learn more about our amazing Icelandic Experience check our January 5, 2015 blog. So, with thanks to the Icelandic cooks for the inspiration which I gained from the Vínarterta recipe and apologies to Icelandic cooks […]
Scottish Christmas Remembered
Christmasses past: At this time of year many of us pause to remember Christmases past. Do you remember receiving a special dress your mother made for you, or a the doll you were wishing for, or a new book by your favourite author (and you still have that book today)? Perhaps you received a model […]
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 […]
Fresh from the Farm
Community Supported Agriculture If you live in or near a farming community you have doubtless heard of CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, which enables consumers to purchase local, seasonal produce direct from the farmer. Farmers and consumers both benefit from the CSA scenario. Farmers have time to market their food before the start of their long […]
A Delectable Bite: 2 Chocolate Mint Cookies filled with Frosting
Stirring it up: Chocolate mint cookies, help yourself! Do you like chocolate? What about chocolate and mint? A yummy combination to be sure. These absolutely delicious chocolate mint cookies have just a hint of this versatile herb flavour and packs a mouthful of chocolaty goodness. Makes 36 cookies Oven 425° F Bake 5 – 6 […]