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Autumn in central New Jersey means an abundance of fresh apples from local farms, which translates into some delicious hot fruit selections at my bed and breakfast, the Whistling Swan Inn. There is nothing I like better than hot apple … Continue reading
When I was a kid growing up in rural central New Jersey, a lot of my friends had ponds, creeks, rills or streams in or around their yards. My ritzier pals had fountains or waterfalls as part of the built-in … Continue reading
“Don’t even think about a weenie costume for me, Mom” This morning after my guests checked out I was perusing Yahoo when a picture of dachshunds racing caught my eye. Each year in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oktoberfest kicks off with the … Continue reading
Easy and elegant – always a hit This is an easy, elegant breakfast or brunch dish. It’s a Whistling Swan Inn guest favorite, and I’ve experimented with different fillings to add a little variety to the buffet. Ingredients: 6 eggs … Continue reading
It’s not often that Tom and I can take a break from our responsibilities as innkeepers of the Whistling Swan Inn. However, this Labor Day we took the day off to do something fun. Accompanied by Tom’s brother, Mike, and … Continue reading
The Highlands Festival will be held at Waterloo Village on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, the Festival … Continue reading
The Victorian Era has fascinated me ever since I read Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre in high school. By definition, this is the period of British history between 1837 and 1901, the years of Queen Victoria’s reign. This Italianate villa, located at … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I love to shop. One of my favorite places only 15 minutes away from my bed and breakfast inn, The Whistling Swan, is the historic town of Chester, NJ. The roots of Chester go back to … Continue reading
To mark the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the Whistling Swan Inn is participating in the Back Inn Business campaign by offering a 10% mid-week savings this October. The discount applies for overnight stays Sundays through Thursdays. More than two dozen … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but autumn is just around the corner. In between running the Whistling Swan Inn, my northern NJ bed and breakfast, I’ve made the time to get involved in the community. Community involvement is important, and my … Continue reading
