Category Archives: Eating & Drinking

Blueberry Time – How to tell if they are ripe.

Posted on August 7, 2017 by denniscgeorge

At Highland Garden House we have a few blueberry bushes; they are a nice landscape shrub and provide some fresh blueberries in July and August for our breakfast guests, and enough to freeze for winter use. This post is not … Continue reading →

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Baked Oatmeal Cups – GF

Posted on February 21, 2015 by denniscgeorge

This easy recipe is a winner around here.  I am always on the prowl for easy to make items to take on bike rides or hikes AND serve on my cold breakfast buffet at Highland Garden House.  This particular one … Continue reading →

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Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse

Posted on February 16, 2015 by denniscgeorge

Took a sunny February Sunday and made a little visit to our neighbor town to the south, Snohomish.  Looking for a lunch spot and just picked Fred’s from a multitude of choices, and what a lucky choice!  Nice pub-like atmosphere, … Continue reading →

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Chuckanut Manor

Posted on October 18, 2014 by denniscgeorge

An historic fixture on scenic Chuckanut Drive.  This was the ‘go to’ place that you took your prom date in the 1960s…… and still is! Well known for their local seafood dishes and great sea, island and sky views.  Be sure to visit while … Continue reading →

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The Best Corn (meal) Muffins

Posted on July 28, 2014 by denniscgeorge

I am always looking for simple, baked, breakfast offerings. They also have to conform to a few simple rules: Healthy, scratch made, simple and few ingredients, portions must be attractive, must be either freezable or keep without too much bother, … Continue reading →

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Summer Grape Pruning

Posted on July 16, 2014 by denniscgeorge

I have grown several varieties of table grapes for the past few years.  I started to get some pretty good crops two years ago.  I had thought that all you had to do was the winter pruning: follow the instructions … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Granola Recipe

Posted on January 31, 2014 by denniscgeorge

One of the joys of running a B and B is the ability to try out different recipes and ask my guests to rate them.  In years past I grew to love ‘Canadian Crunchy Granola’ and wanted to replicate this … Continue reading →

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Peasant Bread

Posted on October 29, 2013 by denniscgeorge

Stumbled upon this method of creating great artisan bread at allrecipes.com.  I have been wanting to try a bread that was simple to make and had as few ingredients as possible to use as a base for other grain and … Continue reading →

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Edible Landscaping at the B and B

Posted on August 11, 2013 by denniscgeorge

In landscaping your B and B grounds, or just your home yard, you may have overlooked a very simple way to make your grounds not only beautiful but edible!  With a thought toward supplementing your table offerings with pickings from your landscape, … Continue reading →

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Fridas Gourmet Mexican

Posted on June 25, 2013 by denniscgeorge

It was my intention to make these blog posts for restaurants a ‘personal recommendation, not just a business listing.’  In order for me to make these recommendations,  I have to patronize these businesses and report on the food or service … Continue reading →

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