Greetings, Blog Readers.
Despite the rainy, cooler days here in Naples, Maine, guests at the inn have been keeping busy. For me, baking is always nicer on cooler days rather than in humid weather.
This morning finds me trying a new recipe that I found in a book called "Simply Scones" by Leslie Weiner & Barbara Albright. I adapted it, though. These Whole Wheat-Berry Scones are cooling as I write. The simple scone dough has been modified by adding dried blueberries and wolfberries (better known as goji berries). These orange-red berries have a slightly tart flavor like cranberries with a hint of apricot. I added these into the dough, wrapped it tightly in cling wrap last evening, and baked them off today. Hints of nutmeg and cinnamon are permeating the inn. I hope the guests can smell them while they finish up their night of slumber.
A simple Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche (crustless) is baking in the oven now for them, too.
Other than that, the Summer continues and I have been receiving many reservations for the Fall. Looks like people are thinking ahead.
My inn-made granola is now being sold in our new Inn at Long Lake gift area, down at the fabulous wild plum owned by my gal-pal Tracy, and at my friend Ben's store Lake Region Produce & More. It is exciting to be able to market these outside the inn. I sent a bag to my friends Dianne & MaryBeth (my gal-pal in New Orleans, who I used to team with in the French Quarter waiting tables).
Stay happy even with the weather, everyone. Summer 2009 is waiting for memories to be made with you.
Your Maine Innkeeper,
Keith
Inn at Long Lake
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