Create Culinary Memories at a Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfasts combine the best of comfort with the best of food. Many innkeepers are now sharing their cooking tips and techniques by hosting cooking classes. Whether it be hearty breakfast fare or romantic dinner menus, guests can indulge their taste buds and passion for all things culinary.
NEW ORLEANS
For a fun food vacation, a trip to New Orleans is a must. From five-star cuisine to quirky cafes, this bayou belle has it all. Guests at the swanky House on Bayou Road Inn enjoy romantic period dcor at an 18th century inn just blocks from the French Quarter, as well as a variety of gourmet cooking classes. Immerse yourself in a 5-day culinary vacation or try one of the inn's half-day lessons. Whatever the choice, you'll love the food, dcor and period charm of this historic plantation home surrounded by two acres with a pool and hot tub.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Surrounded by three acres of grounds dotted with trees and gardens, Abingdon Manor, is perfect spot for a romantic Southern getaway. Nestled in the historic district of Florence, South Carolina, the inn features romantic guest rooms with period dcor and has earned Four Diamonds for both the accommodations and the cuisine. The full breakfasts feature locally grown foods, and the evening meal is a gourmet six-course prix-fixe delight. Best of all, the innkeepers offer cooking classes throughout the year, led by Abingdon's own chefs. After a day of eating and cooking, settle down in your guest room with a champagne and chocolate turndown service and enjoy sweet culinary dreams.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
For nearly 25 years, the Bernerhof Inn in Glen, New Hampshire, has been host to the Taste of the Mountains Cooking School. Twice each year, foodies flock to this picturesque site to spend a weekend learning some of the historic inn's delectable recipes. The lessons range from how to prepare a Sunday brunch to the delicate art of fish cookery. In addition to the classes, the inn has its own German-style restaurant, an intimate pub and the CyBear Lounge, where guests can snack and check their email at the same time. Rooms are cozy with country furnishings and quilt-topped beds, and the inn is close to ski areas, fishing, golfing and much more.
PENNSYLVANIA INNS
Nestled on the banks of the Delaware Canal, the Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna, Pa., is a delight for all the senses. The inn was built prior to the Civil War to serve canal travelers, and all six of the inn's guest rooms have been restored in period style by innkeeper Barbara Faure. The inn's restaurant is French-style gourmet, a perfect spot for a romantic evening. For those who love to cook, book a stay at the inn for one of the night's when Chef Michel Faure is hosting a cooking class. Chef Faure's demonstrations include samples of the dishes prepared as well as a glass or two of notable local wines.
CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY
You've watched them on your television set, now come and enjoy renown chefs up-close and personal at Ramekins' Bed and Breakfast. Ideally located in Sonoma, the B&B is close to dozen of wineries and offers six well-appointed guest rooms. But Ramekins is not just a great inn with a terrific location, it is an award-winning cooking school, where chefs such as Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan and Cat Cora have led classes. The school offers dozens of different classes, each featuring its own special theme. Recent classes included Sparkling Sonoma Brunch, The Mexican Grill, English Afternoon Tea and Big Night of Italian Cooking. Some classes include one-on-one instruction in a full restaurant kitchen, and others are held in a demonstration theater. Classes include samples of the food, two glasses of wine and copies of all the recipes.
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Jane Leisteiner is an expert on B&Bs and enjoys discussing cooking. For more information on California bed and breakfast inns or Pennsylvania bed and breakfasts, check out the American Historic Inns site.
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