Looking for a cozy place to curl up with a glass of wine? Look no further than The Abner Adams Bed and Breakfast Inn in Bloomfield, New York.

The B&B, situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, features an 1810-style Keeping Room with original beehive oven, over stuffed furniture, movies, games and books. The comfortable nook is inviting, cozy and a popular gathering spot for guests to play board games and warm up by a roaring fire. It was recently voted the Coziest Living Room on BnBFinder.com.

Surrounded by hills, valleys, pristine lakes and gorgeous waterfalls, the inn is a picture-perfect location. All guestrooms feature fireplaces, most have two-person massage tubs. One room has a private balcony overlooking a garden.

The eco-minded inn features only natural, biodegradable amenities, motion sensor lighting, wind tamer turbines, and an extensive list of green practices. In warmer months, freshly washed sheets are places on a line to dry naturally outdoors.

Nearby, local wineries, one-of-a-kind museums, antique shops, fine restaurants and historical sites lure visitors to throughout the year. This June the inn will mark its fifth anniversary.

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Looking for something quick and flavorful to stir up your long weekend? Then you’ll want to whip up some Fiery Chipotle Beans.

This recipe from the Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast, in Waynesville, North Carolina, is sweet and spicy with an unexpected kick. The cider vinegar adds a tang that’ll keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients:

6 ounces chorizo, sliced thin
2 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons of each; dry mustard and Chipolte chile powder
¼ teaspoon of each; salt, ground cloves, cinnamon and allspice
1 (15-oz) can of each; black, pinto & Great Northern beans, rinsed & drained

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Heat Dutch oven over medium high heat
• Add chorizo
• Sauté for 2 minutes
• Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes
• Stir in chicken broth and remaining ingredients
• Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 hour

Serve your Fiery Chipotle Beans on their own or toss in some chips for a real fiesta!

For more quick and easy bed and breakfast recipes, visit the BnBFinder recipes page.

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The Magnolia Inn is back in business!

About a year ago, an electrical fire all but destroyed the historic, Chester, South Carolina, bed and breakfast.

Flames swallowed the roof of the 5,000-square-foot Colonial Revival-style home and destroyed the entire second floor. The water used to put out the fire completely ruined the first floor and all the furniture that the innkeepers, Mike and Marsha Eland, had spent more than 30 years collecting.

The Eland’s initially purchased the home in 2006 and spent a year restoring it, turning it into a bed and breakfast. Then last February, disaster struck, causing about $300,000 in damage. In the days after the loss, the Elands grief turned into a steely resolve. They decided to rebuild and add to the history of the inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We decided we were done talking about the fire,” said Mike Eland.

Restoring the building for a second time was anything but easy. The inn’s historic significance meant that the architectural details of the original structure had to be recreated as closely as possible. Reconstructing the inn relied heavily on memories and photographs. It was “somewhat like trying to bake a cake using a picture, but no recipe,” said Mike.

Despite the loss, both sentimental and financial, the Elands were able to see the silver lining. The changes made during restoration allowed the couple to enhance guests’ experience by incorporating more modern amenities. Guests still enjoy antique solid-wood furniture, luxury linens, and the inn’s private label soaps and lotions but now also have access to wireless Internet and LCD televisions in their rooms. Each of the four guest rooms now feature queen size beds, private baths and all-season fireplaces.

Construction was completed mid-2010. Come Christmas, the inn was fully decorated and ready to welcome its first guests. “We hope to see some familiar faces return to the inn soon,” said Mike.

The Magnolia Inn is now accepting reservations.

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It seems everything has gone high-tech these days… even Valentine’s Day cookies! As if e-cards and electronic love letters weren’t enough, now cookies are talking in SMS too!

Might as well rise to the occasion. The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast in Millersburg, Ohio, has some Sour Cream Cookies that are big on taste and low on text count.

Here’s the recipe. Make sure to keep the glossary at arm’s length!

Ingredients:

• 1 C. Sour Cream
• 2 C. sugar
• 1 C. butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. soda
• 5 1/2 C. flour

The process:

Cream together sour cream, sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix together the baking powder, soda, and flour then add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Chill for two hours or overnight. To roll out, use plenty of flour on counter. Roll to 1/4″ thick or slightly thicker. Cut out shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for approximately 12 minutes until done. Test by touching the center of the cookie. If it leaves an indentation, they are not quite done. Remove from oven before edges brown.

These are best if they are baked just until done and iced with your favorite icing. This batch is iced these with melted Wilton white candy melts, which is white chocolate then tinted with a little bit of rose food coloring.

GLOSSARY
CUIMD – See you in my dreams
CRBT – Crying really big tears
AML – All my love
BFFL – Best friends for life
BCOY – Because of you
4EAE – Forever and ever
88 - Hugs & kisses
IOMH - In over my head
U R th mn – You are the man
I stl lv u – I still love you

Go ahead, eat your words. Then visit the BnBFinder recipes page for other bed and breakfast recipes!

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Looking for the perfect romantic getaway? Bed and breakfasts seem to rank high on Cupid’s path. Rose petals, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chilled champagne set the standard for an ultra-luxurious experience. Gourmet breakfasts, cozy rooms and helpful innkeepers take it up a notch.

Here are some bed and breakfasts offering Valentine’s Day getaways that will set your heart aflutter:

Riverside Romance. Share a relaxing and revitalizing weekend together in the grandeur of the Essex Inn. This Greek Revival bed and breakfast in Tappahannock, Virginia, is one block from the scenic Rappahannock River. The inn’s Valentine’s Day package includes a chilled bottle of Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and red roses. In the evening, a light but elegant repast will be delivered on a silver tray to your room. As part of the two-day getaway, enjoy wine and hors d’oevres by the fire in the living room on your second night, prior to heading out to dinner at Hobb’s Hole restaurant. The inn provides a $50 gift certificate toward your meal; complimentary breakfast is included daily.

Sweet Spot. Celebrate your love at the romantic Glynn House Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire, throughout the month of February. Reserve the Alluring February Getaway package and a beautiful bouquet of roses will be waiting in your room upon arrival. Enjoy your bubbling double whirlpool bath and the warmth of a romantic fireplace. Evening turn down service includes rose petals sprinkled around your bed. A bottle of Chandon Brut and a delicious heart shaped cake will provide the perfect added touch and a memorable midnight snack. In the morning, indulge in a gourmet breakfast. In-room massage are also available.

Weekend Rendezvous. The romantic weekend escape at the Richmont Inn in Towsend, Tennessee, includes an intimate four-course classic Swiss fondue dinner at the inn’s charming Cove Café. The elegant dining room also serves gourmet dessert and coffee by candlelight each night with majestic mountain views. The inn will arrange for a fireside or streamside picnic basket to enjoy alone in a quiet and pristine setting in the Great Smokies, only a 10 minute drive away from the inn.

Whether you’re seeking a mountain escape, a seaside serenade or a quick escape to a B&B around the corner, a night or weekend at a romantic bed and breakfast package can leave you feeling reinvigorated and can do wonders to reignite romance.

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