The morning is warm. Even as early at 6 a.m., it is warm. We welcome the soothing morning shadows. Fresh peaches and blackberries are bathed in the shadow of a Queen Anne chair. Life is good. Breakfast awaits our Bed Read More
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini Left-over Thanksgiving turkey makes the best next day meal while letting you–the cook–enjoy some down time. Cook the pasta and refrigerate in advance. On Thanksgiving day, bone the turkey, stir all ingredients, pour into the Read More
RECIPE: Beer or Hard Cider Bread
Making Beer Bread – no dry yeast needed. For bakers, this is an out-the-door bread in an hour and 10 minutes when you get comfortable with the recipe. Super awesome flavour! You can use many different beers like an Read More
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix Many who have stayed at the White Rose Manor, or who follow my Prep & Cook Online Series, know that I bake. Often, I use olde world recipes. This is one of those recipes. To Read More
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream Oh-la-la! My, oh my! Santa Claus got Holiday chai . . . ICE CREAM! Have you ever had ice cream made from tea? Done well, it is something very, very special. Over the holidays, Read More
TIPS/TRICKS: Tying a Classic Bow
TIPS/TRICKS: Tying a Classic Bow We love the holiday season! Getting everything ready is an important part; however, sharing is the BEST PART! December 1st is Decoration Day at the White Rose Manor. We keep Thanksgiving completely separate. This year (2019), Thanksgiving weekend Read More
TEA: Tea Bars
TEA: Tea Bars More and more people are hearing the term “Tea Bar” these days . . . quite frequently, really. Tea is becoming as hot as coffee was before it became ever-popular staple enjoyed now. While tea is often on the menu at Read More
CLEANING: Laundry – Keeping Whites White and General Stain Removal
CLEANING: Laundry – Keeping Whites White and General Stain Removal We have white towels. We have white washcloths. We have white hand towels and bathmats. Then there are our white napkins, tablecloths, sheets, and pillowcases. While all of these can be Read More
GUESTS: Disney Magic
GUESTS: Disney Magic “Cats and rabbitsWould reside in fancy little housesAnd be dressed in shoes and hats and trousersIn a world of my own” ~ Disney’s Alice in Wonderland – Songwriters: Sammy Fain / Bob Hilliard Most who have known Read More
TIPS/TRICKS: Staying Connected
TIPS/TRICKS: Staying Connected The White Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast is decorated in ways to harken toward a simpler time. This means soft lines, turn-of-the-Century antiques, afternoon tea, and no electronics. But wait! We are in the 21st Century and Read More