Our "Coooookie" recipe for all those "cookie monsters"

So many people have asked about our cookie recipe I have decided to add this to our series of recipes that we serve here at romantic Michigan Bed and Breakfast.  It is an easy recipe, that can be made ahead of time.  To see our other recipes just visit our blog and click on the recipes tag, feel free to print and share with friends and family.

Yumm!!!

DeLano Mansion Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup softened margarine

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix

2 eggs

Mix well using hand mixer.

Add.

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1tsp baking soda

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups pecans

mix till the flour is fully blended in.

Place 1 1/2 balls of doughr on sheet, flatten them with your hand to 1/2 inch thick, slightly moisten you hand prior to doing this as I find the dough does not stick to you hands that way.   

Bake at 350 for 13 minutes in convection, or 16 minutes non-convection oven, till golden brown.  Remove from oven and place cookies on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes, then place into cookie jar, or if the need comes on, eat them warm....I call that quality control.. 

Great food and a romantic getaway in Michigan can be found at the DeLano Mansion Inn. Located just a short drive from Holland and Saugatuck Michigan, we are in the heart of the Michigan Winery area, and a short drive from the beach and many other draws for the Southwest Michigan area.

DeLano Mansion Inn
www.delanoinn.com
269-686-0240

Michigan Bed and Breakfast recipes, Black Current Crepes

One of the most raved over dishes that we serve here at the inn in our "Crepes de Cassis" or translated from the French, Black Current Crepes.  We do not serve this often, but when we do, it is always a huge hit, and so many people commented on how good they also looked the last time I posted a picture of it online, I have decided to post the recipe for everyone to make at home.  Great breakfasts are just one of the things that people enjoy during their Michigan Getaway.

I will be posting more recipes as time goes on, in lieu of a cookbook, which so many people have also asked about...so enjoy!!!

DeLano Mansion Crepes de Cassis
(Black Current Crepes)

Soften 1-8 oz. package of cream cheese with 1/2 cup black current jam in oven at 170 F., for about 30 minutes, also at this time place an 8x8 Pyrex pan to warm in oven.

Add in order in blender:
1 egg
1 1/2 cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp blackberry brandy
1 tsp olive oil
1 pinch of salt

Blend well and let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat electric griddle or skillet to 325, and spray with vegetable oil or butter lightly, pour batter into 5" circles and then rotate pan slightly to spread batter a little bit till around 6 or 7 inches in diameter.  Cook till slightly golden brown on each side.  Once cooked place in a warmed 8x8 pan, and cover with foil.  Use all batter and store in the warmed pan covered.

Once finished, fold the cream cheese/jam gently, till a nice consistency, and spread over crepe, nearly to the edge. Roll crepe starting from one side towards the other, do this several times, and serve on a plate, dust lightly with powdered sugar, and place a dollop of the cream cheese/jam mixture over the crepe, you can garnish with fresh blackberries as well.

Voila, breakfast to die for!!

Note:  the crepes non filled can be made ahead of time, and will store in the fridge well, but can also be frozen, with was paper in between.  Be sure to remove the wax paper before heating!

Great food and a romantic getaway in Michigan can be found at the DeLano Mansion Inn.  Located just a short drive from Holland and Saugatuck Michigan, we are in the heart of the Michigan Winery area, and a short drive from the beach and many other draws for the Southwest Michigan area.

DeLano Mansion Inn
www.delanoinn.com
269-686-0240

Albino tailed squirrel at our michigan bed and breakfast

Looking off our side porch this balmy 50 degreee spring day, I spotted for only the second time, our albino tailed squirrel.  He has not been spotted for months, earlier we had 3 gray squirrels in the back yard. 

Our albino tailed squirrel

We do not have a name for the little thing...any suggestions....???

Scott

DeLano Mansion Inn

www.delanoinn.com

269-686-0240

Veldheers Tulip Gardens and De Klomp delftware

Veldheers Tulip Gardens and De Klomp delft factory 

For some very traditional Holland Michigan sightseeing, no visit is complete without a stop here, especially when the tulip gardens are in full bloom.  When you visit the farm not only will you see five million tulips in bloom, but 50,000 daffodils, 10,000 hyacinths and 20,000 crocus all providing a continuous parade of color for the garden enthusiast.

The De Klomp Delft factory is also located at the same spot as Veldheers, and has a wonderfull selection of delftware, using the old methods, and they even import their dyes, and paints directly from the Netherlands, and hand paint each and every piece, and you can watch them work, which is pretty neat, I talked to one person there, who talked about how they pour the porcelain, which they buy from the Netherlands, and let dry in the mold, and then with their hard work transform into these beautiful works of art.

Veldheers

Location:

12755 Quincy St.

Holland, Michigan 49424 U. S. A.Garden Center
Monday thru Sat  9:00am to 4:00 pm

DeKlomp Delftware and Wooden Shoe Factory

Monday - Sat 9:am to 4:00pm closed Sundays until March
Tulip Time hours: Sunday to Sat. 8am to 7pm

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DeLano Mansion Inn Coffee Mugs

DeLano Mansion Coffee Mugs.

So many of our guests have bought our relatively new mugs, they are made in America, by Deneen Pottery based out of Minnesota.  No two are exactly alike, as they are hand-tossed, and the glazing is not the same from one to another, as the patterns vary, but they are all just gorgeous.  Take one home today to bring home a memento of your getaway in Michigan.  If you are making a reservation, and want to purchase one you can actually order from our "Ala carte' add ons" during the reservation process.

If you have one of our mugs already, let us know how it is holding up, and any feedback, we'd love to hear back about how you like our mugs!!.

I have had allot of outstanding comments from our guests, and even have had former guests say they get allot of great comments on them from friends and family.

They are $18.00 plus tax, and are microwave and dishwasher, safe, and are pretty indestructible, I have dropped mine, and everything else, and still it looks perfect.  It holds the heat really well, and it really easy to grip, and frankly, I love the tankard style, it's hard to knock over. 

Scott Ehrich, Chef and Innkeeper
DeLano Mansion Inn
www.delanoinn.com
269-686-0240