(Pictured: custom Snapdragon napkin)
Here at Snapdragon Inn we are getting into the details of things and so we are reaching out to our future guests for ideas. What do you love to eat for breakfast? What places have you visited that have had memorable morning muffins? Because we aren't a bed and breakfast, we are an inn (Nate will have to do a post on the difference), breakfast won't be inclusive, but we would like to offer something to our guests to get their day started on the right foot.
Let us know what you've experienced that you've loved. Pancakes? French toast? Gourmet hot chocolate and coffee? Fruit? Organic? Homemade? Don't miss your chance to help the Snappers get it just right in the morning.
--Joy
21 comments:
Hi snapdragon crew! It's looking good!
One of my favorite breakfast treats is a big fluffy cinnamon roll with hot chocolate. I'd be happy to share my recipe. I'm famous for them.
Also, on my honeymoon, we stayed at a b&b one night and had the most delicious eggs Benedict in the morning. De-lish!
One of the things I've enjoyed is homemade granola and yogurt...the yogurt can be store bought...but, it was nice to come down and find a big bowl or granola and some cups of yogurt sitting there...
Oh--I've got a hungry tummy now! Keep the ideas coming!
I love getting things at a hotel/Inn that I don't normally eat at home (we are cereal and oatmeal kinda people) like yogurt, fruit, bagels with yummy cream cheese, juice.
My most favorite breakfast ever was at the Shanti Lodge in Bangkok. They had homemade granola with coconut milk. AMAZING. You could have it with or without tropical fruit (mango, papaya, pineapple, & banana). Coconut milk doesn't exactly scream "VERMONT", but I still dream at night of my breakfasts at Shanti Lodge.
Tofu Scramble with spicy peanut sauce. Make the peanut sauce from scratch, mash up some drained firm tofu and marinate it with the peanut sauce over night. Cook it in a skillet the next morning - looks kinda like scrambled eggs.
Fish tacos are another favorite to eat out. Tilapia with fresh avocados and mango salsa with black beans on the side. Yum!
The Bourgeois Pig cafe in Lincoln Park, Chicago had the best selection of muffins when I was in college in the late 90's. I went back last summer and they didn't seem to have the same muffins, but that was the case when I lived there too, sometimes they were out. But they were tasty, healthy and low-fatish.
Also, I adore the cinnamon rolls at Ann Sather, also in Chicago.
If you don't want to import from the Midwest, I am always pleased with a cinnamon-chip scone, orange-cranberry square bagel (cosi), french toast bagel, or something pretty mainstream with a special addition/twist. TWIST!
Oh yeah--I am thinking we should have rotating menu. I am sure the food cost man will put a big stop to that but there are so many DELICIOUS options here!
i really love breakfast foods, with any of them you can't really go wrong, except in one area.... serving. most breakfast foods get soggy, hard or gross when needing to be dished to large numbers of people. that is the ONLY thing i would say needs to be worked out before embarking on what to actually eat. i would also venture to say if I was staying at this amazing INn (which i hope to do sometime soon) i would LOVE to have anything that can only be found around your area. think of your great cheese! or maybe its a special dish that only your mama would make. something that i can't get at any ol days inn or motel. something unique.... i guess thats not a lot of help and still puts the ball inyour court. good luck!
We will definitely be using fresh and local where we can. Our mom makes KILLER cinnamon rolls!
Sounds like we definitely need some granola and cinnamon rolls. I agree about serving issues. The quality of how something is presented is really important.
I also agree about the local foods. Lots of Vermont maple syrup!
I usually prefer things that I don't have to wait to be cooked/have to sit under heat lamps to stay warm, etc. (So I don't usually do eggs/bacon/sausage/omelets, etc.) when staying away from home. And while I do enjoy an occassional donut, I probably wouldn't even have a freshly made one if I was staying at an Inn. Reminds me too much of eating stale ones at Days Inn or something. I love fresh cinnamon rolls. I love muffins too - especially if they are a flavor that is kind of seasonal or whatever. I like the scones idea too. I really like fresh, seasonal fruit in the summer.
In the Spring/Summer, I'd love to have unlimited orange juice and in the fall/winter, the most delicious hot chocolate that you can find.
Oh the Vermont foods that are classic. Waffles with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Oatmeal with maple syrup. Granola (VT is the "crunchy" state after all). Scones, I had never even heard of a scone before moving to VT. I also agree, Chaz makes awesome cinnamon rolls. Maples butter and maple/apple spreads are also good VT staples. Any kind of Cheddar cheese makes all things better. The muffins at The Barnard Store are awesome, the cranberry and walnuts one is my favroite. I really could go on this topic forever. Waht do we get to talk about next foodwise? Dessert?
Definitely need to showcase the tastes of Vermont: Maple syrup, maple butter, Cabot and Sugarbush cheeses, Champlain chocolates, seasonal berries, etc. As well as adding a Snapdragon "twist." I love sweet and savory crepes. FLuffy pancakes are good to soak up the syrup. Berry scones, fruit salad, maple sausages with applesauce. Creamy oatmeal or Cream of Wheat with drizzled maple syrup in the winter to keep you warm. Scrambled eggs with cheddar and tomatoes. English muffins or fresh thickly sliced bread with homemade jam. Freshly squeezed orange juice.
I would keep it seasonal, local and simple with a creative twist.
Also, I LOVE homemade MINT lemonade. (boil mint leaves to make mint tea, then chill and add fresh lemon juice and sugar)
I am getting hungry just thinking about it! :)
I always feel safe and warm and comfortable when there are fluffy pancakes and real Vermont maple syrup at my table. But that's just me :)
Also, I am a new convert to oatmeal with a whole platter at the table of available toppings. Makes me feel like a queen :)
And fresh squeezed OJ is a must.
Also breakfast frittas's...can't go wrong there...
In the winter I love oatmeal for breakfast - the kind that you can tell took a long time to cook (none of that mushy instant stuff). And really chocolate-y hot chocolate!
Oh Man--Thank you EVERYONE for these incredible suggestions. Mouth watering yumminess right here in the comments of our blog! You are all such a resource to us.
Having traveled extensively now and eaten many breakfasts in hotels throughout the world. I love to try what's local to the area. The best breakfasts Ive had has been aboout what that areas is 'known for'
However, I for one do not like a sweet breakfast, I don't like to start my day that way unless its yoghurt and fruit... I would much rather wait for a hot savoury meal or go out for one and spend my money elsewhere, if sweet was the only option. :)
My favorite at a B&B is plain yogurt add vanilla to flavor, on top fresh fruit, homemade granola with a great bran muffin extra raisins!
Go local, go fresh, go homemade. Those are the breakfast treats that you'll be remembered for.
In my opinion, there would be nothing worse than a hot plate of eggs 'n bacon in a quaint VT town. That would be highly disappointing. (Not that you guys would ever think of doing that - you all have too much class!)
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