Cookie recipes from DINE kitchens even Santa can’t resist

high tea at Captain's House InnIt’s certainly looking like Christmas with pine boughs, simmering mulled cider and plenty of fresh holiday wreaths and trees at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE).  And with the fresh pine smells come scents of Christmas cookies baking in … Read more

Crisp Recipes from Distinctive Inns of New England

While we’re still enjoying summer like temps in DINE country, the forecast is sure to bring crisp temps. Nothing gets us more excited for fall than those cool mornings along with some mouth-watering “crisp” recipes from innkeepers at Distinctive Inns Read more

DINE inns celebrate National Ice Cream Day with favorite cool recipes

ice cream photoThe heat is on in New England, and with summer temps come all kinds of ways to cool down.  The Distinctive Inns of New England not only offer the ideal summer getaway destination, with everything from lakes, rivers and oceans … Read more

Recipes for a Perfect Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in bedMom’s special day is coming up.  Doesn’t she deserve the best, starting with breakfast in bed! We’ve scoured the recipe files from the kitchens of Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) and offer a variety of great ideas for Mom’s … Read more

Three DINE recipes adapted for the perfect St Paddy’s Day treat

Green heart cookiesSt Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and with that comes some tasty treats from the kitchens of the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE).  In keeping with our acronym, the innkeepers at DINE love to offer up special … Read more

Warm soups from DINE kitchens for cold winter days

Butternut Squash SoupAs temps dip to single digits in parts of DINE country, innkeepers at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are skimming through their recipe files for warm soups to soothe the souls of guests and family.  Throughout the years, … Read more

Fall recipes leaving you asking “Cran I please have more”

Apple cranberry crisp recipe - pixabay photoFall is in full color in and around the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). Our nine member inns are replete in the harvest hues of orange, red and gold.  Throughout DINE country, guests are enjoying the beautiful scenery … Read more

Scrumptious Summer Salads from Distinctive Inns of New England kitchens

Summer has officially arrived, and with it will come those glorious warm summer days and wonderful New England inn getaways.  The Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are getting ready to serve fresh salads on their menus.  From fruit-filled … Read more

Let’s get sauced! Sauce and relish recipes just in time for grilling season

grillingMemorial Day unofficially kicks off the beginning of grilling season, and the Distinctive Inns of New England want you to be ready with some fabulous grilling sauces and relishes.  While nothing beats the sauces and relishes straight from the kitchens … Read more

Recipes for the perfect spring dinner from DINE kitchens

Deerfield Inn flower vaseSpring is filled with the flavors of lamb, new vegetables and early berries.  The Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) have scoured their recipe files for recipes creating the perfect spring dinner.  No need to spend hours seeking a taste … Read more

Green themed recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from DINE kitchens

 St Patrick's Day dogTis the season for all things green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.  Step aside corned beef and cabbage, your friends at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) have other ideas for the day of the leprechaun. We’re all about green … Read more

Muffins and breakfast bread ideas from DINE Kitchens – Part 2

We started our series focused on muffins and breakfast breads last week in Part 1, when we focused on Chesterfield Inn’s Mocha Muffins, Rabbit Hill Inn’s Donut Muffins, juicy peach muffins from Inn at English Meadows and a sumptuous … Read more

Great ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers from DINE kitchens

Thanksgiving foodNeed some ideas for what to do with all the Thanksgiving leftovers? Let Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers offer some recipe advice once the clan grows weary of turkey sandwiches.  From a creative all-the-leftovers-in-one pot idea for Turkey … Read more

The Great Pumpkin – Part II – baking with pumpkins

Photo of pumpkins at a farmLast week, we took an armchair tour of the creative ways Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers decorate their inns with pumpkins, corn stalks and mums.  They offered tips for ways that you can use pumpkins to decorate your … Read more

The Tart of the Meal from Distinctive Inns of New England

funny lemon comicWhile some boast of the Art of the Deal, when it comes to the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE), it’s all about the Tart of the Meal.  Not only is breakfast the most important meal of the day, it’s … Read more

State by State Guide to Maple Sugaring Celebrations in New England Plus Recipes

Maple syrupMarch is the month for maple syrup making in and around the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) and the ten DINE inns invite guests to visit sugar shacks throughout New England. As the days get a little longer and … Read more

Spotlight on The Deerfield Inn, Historic Deerfield, MA

Deerfield Inn, holiday decorThroughout our series, we’ve created profiles of DINE members.  Today we will focus on the Historic Deerfield Inn, located within a living museum offering insight into colonial America.  We’re delighted to have created spotlights on each of the Distinctive Inns Read more

Spotlight on Harbor Light Inn

View of the entrance of Harbor Light Inn with flag and mums.We started a spotlight series on the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) a few weeks ago.  To date, we’ve created profiles or spotlights on Manor On Golden Pond, Rabbit Hill Inn, Chesterfield Inn and last week’s Grafton Read more

Celebrating National Heart Month: Colorful heart-healthy recipes

Cape Porpoise, Maine lobster trap tree with heartsEach February,  from coast to coast we celebrate American Heart Month.  It’s a time when  by Americans are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health is so important now more than ever. People … Read more

Spotlight on Grafton Inn, Grafton, VT

Grafton Inn winterTo date we’ve had the opportunity to spotlight three of the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) on the DINE blog. We started our series with a focus on the Manor on Golden Pond. Next in line was an article … Read more