Category Archives: gourmet
Muffins and breakfast bread ideas from DINE kitchens – Part 1
As the thermometer dips and inside time is on the rise in the winter months, innkeepers at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) take to the kitchen to bake wonderful goodies to add to breakfast table. Winter is all about … Read more
Meet the Chefs: Chef Andrew Hunter and Sous Chef Joseph Ganley at Rabbit Hill Inn
We are on to the third of our series focused on the amazing chefs you’ll meet on your visit to the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) with the introduction of Chef Andrew Hunter and Sous Chef, Joseph Ganley from … Read more
Spring into summer with fabulous light desserts from DINE
After an awfully rainy and cold spring, a few days of warmer weather are tempting us into believing summer may finally come to New England. The Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are poised and ready to welcome summer with … Read more
Recipes that take the cake for romantic desserts
You know that the way to your mate’s heart is through his or her stomach, right? Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or a romantic anniversary or significant birthday, the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are on board to help celebrate. … Read more
Get sauced in DINE country – great summer sauce recipes
Summer time is grilling time, so we polled the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers asking for some creative additions for the BBQ. From Dave’s Tomato Butter to Leslie’s Root Beer BBQ glaze, we encourage you to “get sauced” … Read more
Honeymoons in Vermont: All About You – first in a series about New England honeymoons
Are you getting married in New England and seeking a New England honeymoon destination? Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) offers the ideal respite for those seeking a romantic honeymoon destination, bursting with personalized hospitality. With 12 DINE inns to … Read more
Bucket List Breakfast Ideas, Part 2: Not your ordinary French Toast
In Part 1 of our Bucket List Breakfast Ideas series we explored pancakes with penache. Today, we’re saying move over plain French Toast, Distinctive Inns of New England is here to offer up a variety of beyond-boring French Toast … Read more
DistinctiveInns.com: Your go-to place for fabulous inn recipes
As you know from visiting the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) there are some fabulous cooks within our ranks of innkeepers. From breakfast to dessert (and sometimes they are combined for a fabulous start to the day), you’ll … Read more
Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month with recipes from DINE
June is busting out all over with fresh and colorful fruits and vegetables. And when you pair farmers markets and New England Farm Stands with the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) what you get is one fabulous culinary … Read more
Three great reasons to WINE and DINE
We read over and over again that vacations are good for one’s health. The new scenery stimulates the brain and time away from the stress of office and home allows the body to relax and revive. After the winter we’ve … Read more
Countdown to Chocolate Week: Deerfield Inn's Lavender Truffles
Just two more days to the outset of American Chocolate Week (March 14-20, 2011). If you’ve been following this blog, you’ve undoubtedly been collecting recipes all week. If you’re just discovering it now, be sure to scroll down and gather … Read more
Eat chocolate, live longer
Christmas in Lenox
This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, La Terrazza Restaurant at the Gateways Inn will be offering a 3-course prix fixe dinner menu. On Christmas Eve they will be open from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and on Christmas Day they … Read more