This January, as the pandemic sadly rages on, travelers are spending time dreaming of their next Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) getaway rather than planning it. The ten DINE inns understand that for now, imagining your next visit to … Read more
It’s certainly looking like Christmas with pine boughs, simmering mulled cider and plenty of fresh holiday wreaths and trees at the ten Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). And with the fresh pine smells come scents of Christmas cookies baking … Read more
This week we interrupt our series on romantic fall packages to bring you some comfort food that just may be needed as we face the end of daylight savings time and election day all in a row! We will resume … Read more
While we are still enjoying warm weather at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) properties, the shorter days clearly signal that fall is on its way. We love the most colorful season of the year in DINE country, as … Read more
Summer is here in DINE country and the colors are beautiful. Throughout the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE), kitchens are overflowing with the colors and dishes that make summer so delicious. From red raspberries to blueberries, the greens from … Read more
We’re all spending more time in the kitchen as we’ve hunkered down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Try to find flour on the grocery store shelves – it’s right up there in value with toilet paper and has been conspicuously missing … Read more
February marks two important holidays of the heart. First, throughout the month we celebrate American Heart Month. Second, on February 14th Valentine’s Day celebrates heart-felt love. Red is the color of both of these holidays, and the Distinctive … Read more
Welcome to a new year and a new decade. The Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) will start the year and the decade out with something they know well….comfort. From the comfort of welcoming inns, to recipes for the best … Read more
As the weather turns from fall to winter, innkeepers at the Distinctive Inns of New England start thinking about hearty breakfast recipes to fuel guests for a day of exploring New England hillsides and beaches. While the tradition of baking … Read more
As we think about turning the calendar from August to September, it’s not only those shorter days that remind us that fall is coming. One peek into the garden, replete with ripened tomatoes, reminds us that fall is almost here. … Read more
Now that we’ve gone from winter to summer in one week, welcome to summer in New England! Spring is a pipedream in DINEcountry. While spring foliage is gorgeous throughout the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE), the weather can … Read more
She says she’s got everything she could ever want, so what do you give to Mom for Mother’s Day? Last week we wrote about the gift of getaway to any of the 11 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE), a … Read more
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day in New England, we can’t help but think of all those green-themed recipes being whipped up in the kitchens at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). While our first choice for you on … Read more
This blog was inspired by a recent photo shoot at Grafton Inn in Grafton, Vermont, one of the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). When reviewing the photos, it occurred to us that even breakfast food can be a … Read more
As we approach the month of love, we thought it might be a great idea to offer some ideas for Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) recipes from the heart. After all, the stomach is simply a by-pass when it … Read more
We’ve entered that food-filled period from harvest to holiday. This is a foodie’s idea of heaven, and the innkeepers at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are serving up all the wonderful fall-themed foods you can imagine. When we … Read more
You don’t have to wait for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on May 15th or National Cookie Day on December 4th to enjoy some of the best cookie recipes offered at New England inns. Every day is cookie … Read more
We’ve seen all sorts of quotes about what to do when life hands you lemons. Some recommend keeping them because, “hey, they’re free”. Others say “add their zest to your life”. Still others recommend stuffing them in your bra and … Read more
How many times has it happened to you? A recipe calls for a small amount of buttermilk, then you have the majority left over in the container. Some people enjoy drinking buttermilk, but most don’t, but love it mixed into … Read more
Every romantic getaway to the Distinctive Inns of New England comes complete with a hand-crafted breakfast each morning. Meant to fuel you for the day, the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) offer some of the most delicious and … Read more
