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If you have ever wondered how innkeepers prepare those gourmet, three-course breakfasts, the secret is out. Some of the top bed and breakfasts across the country are sharing their culinary secrets in special cooking classes. So rest, relax and cook on your next vacation. Don't forget to pack your chef's hat!
by JaneLeisteiner
If you have ever wondered how innkeepers prepare those gourmet, three-course breakfasts, the secret is out. Some of the top bed and breakfasts across the country are sharing their culinary secrets in special cooking classes. So rest, relax and cook on your next vacation. Don't forget to pack your chef's hat!
NEW ORLEANS
When you think of food towns, New Orleans tops the list of yummy destinations. Travelers can enjoy all the history, romance and food of The Big Easy at the House of Bayou Road Inn. The posh guest rooms are furnished with antiques and many offer Jacuzzi tubs and perhaps a fireplace. In the mornings, a full plantation breakfast is served and on weekends, the inn offers a champagne brunch. The two-acre grounds, which are just a few blocks from the French Quarter, feature a swimming pool and hot tub. In addition to all these amenities, the innkeepers offer a full schedule of cooking classes. Spend a day or even a week learning the tips and techniques that make New Orleans cuisine some of the world's best.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Surrounded by three acres of grounds dotted with trees and gardens, Abingdon Manor, is perfect spot for a romantic Southern getaway. Nestled in the historic district of Florence, South Carolina, the inn features romantic guest rooms with period dcor and has earned Four Diamonds for both the accommodations and the cuisine. The full breakfasts feature locally grown foods, and the evening meal is a gourmet six-course prix-fixe delight. Best of all, the innkeepers offer cooking classes throughout the year, led by Abingdon's own chefs. After a day of eating and cooking, settle down in your guest room with a champagne and chocolate turndown service and enjoy sweet culinary dreams.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Norman Rockwell could hardly have painted a more idyllic New England setting than the one guests will find at Glen, New Hampshire's historic Bernerhof Inn. Built in the 1880s, most of the inn's cozy guest rooms feature king-size beds and some have Jacuzzi tubs, as well. For food lovers, the innkeepers offer a Taste of the Mountains Cooking School twice each year. The weekend-long events feature recipes from the inn's own chefs, and include appetizers, main course, dessert and brunch dishes. Wine tasting is also included in the classes. If you can't make it to the cooking school, try the inn's For the Love of Chocolate package for a fun culinary delight.
PENNSYLVANIA
Nestled on the banks of the Delaware Canal, the Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna, Pa., is a delight for all the senses. The inn was built prior to the Civil War to serve canal travelers, and all six of the inn's guest rooms have been restored in period style by innkeeper Barbara Faure. The inn's restaurant is French-style gourmet, a perfect spot for a romantic evening. For those who love to cook, book a stay at the inn for one of the night's when Chef Michel Faure is hosting a cooking class. Chef Faure's demonstrations include samples of the dishes prepared as well as a glass or two of notable local wines.
SONOMA, CA
For a unique cooking experience, book a stay at Ramekins' Bed and Breakfast in Sonoma, California. Guests stay in one of six comfortable, well-appointed rooms on the B&Bs second floor. The first floor is an amazing cooking school, with both a demonstration theater and a restaurant kitchen where guests learn hands-on the tricks of the trade. Dozens of different classes are held throughout the year, and have been taught by some of the top chefs of the world, such as Jacques Pepin, Mark Miller, Michael Chiarillo, and Iron Chef Cat Cora. Classes include themes such as The Tuscan Grill or Sonoma Spring Lunch, and even family-friendly offerings such as the Kids' Baking Class. In addition to the accommodations and award-winning cooking school, Ramekins is a great location for a wine-country vacation, close to more than 30 area wineries.
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