Red Velvet cake…. MMM good Birthdays have always been special to me. It’s the one holiday where it’s all about the honoree, so that’s why The Whistling Swan Inn is now offering a new package to enhance your northern New … Continue reading →

On Saturday, June 30th, the 17th annual Canal Day will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. at Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ. Admission is absolutely free. Sponsored by the Canal Society, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Parks … Continue reading →

The Whistling Swan Inn, circa 1920 The other day I was trying to sort out the storage closet in my office when I discovered a veritable treasure trove of old photos of the wonderful 1905 Victorian mansion that is now … Continue reading →

Elopement typically conjures up the cliched image of the bride descending the ladder furtively to meet her beloved, thereby avoiding the wrath of her disapproving father. Although weddings have evolved into a big business over the last 25 years, some … Continue reading →

There’s nothing quite like a plump, ripe, sweet strawberry eaten out of hand. The very best, of course, are the ones you pick yourself. This weekend, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012, marks the opening of strawberry picking season at the … Continue reading →

Stanhope Chamber of  Commerce meet at the Whistling Swan Inn Paula Zeliff-Murphy Rich Kuncken Rosemarie Maio Jack Leffingwell Since March, the Stanhope, NJ Chamber of Commerce has been meeting monthly at the Whistling Swan Inn to plan its 17th annual … Continue reading →

English boxwoods flank the front walk Spring has finally come to the Whistling Swan Inn, in Stanhope, NJ. Mother Nature teased us in March with balmy, 70-degree days; April brought a cold snap, but now I believe spring is here … Continue reading →

Fresh-from-the-oven cookies When I bought the Whistling Swan bed and breakfast inn last November, I inherited a plethora of tried-and-true  recipes that guests consistently rave about. While I’ve tweaked existing recipes and added some of my own favorites to the menu, … Continue reading →

Heather and Chris observe a timeless tradition My friend, Heather, got married this weekend. She and her mom, Marge, have been my book club pals for nearly 10 years, so when she got engaged to Chris last winter and chose … Continue reading →

Well, it’s official…I’ve just purchased my ticket for the month-long “Mansion in May” event. Since 1974, the Women’s Association of Morristown (NJ) Medical Center has transformed some of Morris and Somerset County, New Jersey’s most elegant estates into spectacular showcases, which attract … Continue reading →