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

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month with recipes from DINE

NationalFruitsandVegeMonthJune 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

Spring forward with maple recipes from syrup-central

New England is the capital of all things maple and ’tis the season for the sap to be running throughout DINEcountry.  After the tough winter we’vew had the maple season got a late start due to colder-than-usual temps.  The … Read more

Dyed devil eggs and other Easter ideas

This year we thought we'd offer an idea brought to us from Cliffside Inn for colorful dyed deviled eggs. You've purchased that extra dozen eggs to dye with the kids and grandkids. How about decorating with half the dozen and enjoying a colorful spring treat for the table with the other half? Here's a step-by-step guide for dying then deviling eggs.

Spring Fling Recipe Collection

In our last two DINE blog entries, we visualized spring via a collection of flower photos.  For a short moment it helped us forget the snow outside our windows.  Slowly but surely Old Man Winter himself is even growing weary, … Read more

Easter recipes perfect for springtime entertaining too

One of the reasons that Distinctive Inns of New England are so well loved is because of the fabulous food guests discover upon each visit.  Afterall, the don’t call this group DINE for nothing! Of course, if you’re looking for … Read more