Category Archives: Natural Foods

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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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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The Conway Muse

Posted on January 23, 2013 by denniscgeorge

What the heck is The Conway Muse?  Well, it depends on who you talk to.  It is sort of a cross between a country roadhouse, a barn dance facility, a cafe, a speak-easy, an open mic/ad lib/jam stage, etc, etc. … Continue reading →

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Calico Cupboard Bakery & Cafe

Posted on December 21, 2012 by denniscgeorge

‘The Calico,’ as we call it, has been in Mount Vernon, WA since 1996, and has grown to be loved by all who know it.  They specialize in great breakfasts, lunches, coffee and baked goods.  There are also two other locations, one … Continue reading →

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Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Posted on December 17, 2012 by denniscgeorge

THE place to shop for natural foods, organic groceries, a quick meal, free wifi in the loft area, etc, etc.  I could go on forever, but trust me, this is one of the finest natural foods supermarkets you have ever … Continue reading →

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Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar

Posted on December 16, 2012 by denniscgeorge

Best little coffee bar in Mount Vernon.  Also serving wines, beer, salads, sandwiches, muffins, desserts, etc. This is where the locals go and there are two spaces in the front to lay out your laptop, work or just watch the street scene. Go … Continue reading →

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