Inn On Carleton Portland Maine

Wild Blueberries

2012-03-03T07:40:00.002-08:00

Wild Blueberries

A hearty, healthy breakfast! Check your grocer's freezer for the "Wild" ones. If you can't find them, ask the grocery store manager if s/he can get them!

Very Blueberry Oatmeal | Healthy Recipes for Runners — Fit Foodist

Maine Restauant Week March 1- 10

2012-02-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

Maine Restauant Week, March 1-10

The countdown to MRW12 is underway

It's less than a week to Maine Restaurant Week 2012, March 1-10. Many of the
restaurants have posted their menus, they've got everything from Green Eggs and Ham
to Chicken Marsala and Cornbread Crusted Hake to X-Large Cookies.
Of course we would love for you to join us here at the Inn. Contact us for room and rate availability.
http://www.innoncarleton.com/
1 800 639-1779

Winter Escape at the Inn

2012-01-11T15:01:00.000-08:00

Winter Escape

Stay Two Nights and Get the Third Night for only $50.00

Located on the West End of the Portland Harbor, The Inn on Carleton, a landmark Bed & Breakfast Inn offers guests unsurpassed services and elegance. Enjoy well-appointed accommodations, gourmet breakfast fireside each morning of your stay, and an endless array of winter adventures here in Portland. Contact the Inn for more information and availablity
(800) 639-1779 - mention: Winter Escape when booking

This package is valid between these dates:
Available for the Months January & February

TEAM HENRIQUES Polar Jump

2012-01-05T05:31:00.000-08:00

"Team Henriques"

My Goal: $2,000
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	Portland Polar Dip
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Hey! I'm taking the plunge for Camp Sunshine's Portland Polar Dip! Please help me out and donate towards a great cause! "Team Henriques"

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"Team Henriques" and friends are making their way home this year after 2 wonderful years down in Virginia supporting the Toth Family. We will miss them, but are excited for the Portland Polar Dip this year.... with hopes of planning the first RI Polar Dip next year!
This year... Becky and Christina will be plunging again and will be joined by our Dad (Jack), nieces (Alexa and Lauren) and friends Ryan Grande and others to be announced soon. Our Mom (Carole) will also be participating this year, doing a chicken dip!
Most of you know how special Camp Sunshine is to our family. It truly is our favorite place in the world and the families, staff and volunteers mean so much to us. Please support us in our goal to sponsor a family to camp this year. Every little bit helps! Thank you so much!!
As an added incentive to help us reach our goal, for each donation to "Team Henriques" for $100 or more, your name will be added to a raffle for a wonderful gift of a night's stay at the beautiful bed and breakfast, Inn on Carleton, in downtown Portland. Innkeeper (and friend!) Buddy Marcum has donated a night's stay to help with our cause and support Camp Sunshine.
Please check out the website www.campsunshine.org for more information about Camp Sunshine and to see Polar Dip photos and videos from last year. Also, check out Buddy's Inn www.innoncarleton.com

Happy New Year From all of us At the Inn on Carleton

2011-12-31T06:54:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from the Inn On Carleton

Monte Cristo with Ham, Maple Mustard, Pears and Harvati Cheese

2011-10-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

The Breakfast Crew

2011-09-27T14:04:00.000-07:00

Kathy, Buddy and Cindy .

Homemade shortbread cookies with a dark chocolate drizzle

2011-08-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

You can't just ONE these. Great with a cup of coffee or tea on this rainy Maine day. Enjoy

Made by our very own Meredith. she is becoming such the little baker.

Inn On Carleton on a summer night

2011-08-08T14:32:00.000-07:00

A beautiful summer night at the Inn on Carleton.

Grilled Asparagus Roasted Tomatoes with Poached Eggs

2011-07-30T14:08:00.000-07:00

Not only did this look great but guest raved about it.
Another Sonya Breakfast.
English Muffins with a little goat cheese topped with Grilled asparagus and roasted tomatoes and poached eggs. Served with a side of fresh fruit ( Buddy did a quick run to the farmers market this week) If you are in town staying with us make sure to visit the GREAT farmers market on the weekends and every Wednesday.

Hope all enjoying your weekend.

Puff Pastry with fresh berries and Honey Goat cheese

2011-07-23T05:49:00.000-07:00

Now this one looks great !!!!! I might just have to try this one after breakfast if any leftovers.
Puff Pastry wtih warm berries, honey goat cheese topped off with homemade whipped Cream.
Another Sonya Masterpiece.

Our little Maddie with Meredith having Ice Cream at Bonobo

2011-07-16T06:02:00.000-07:00

Meredith making maddie famous in the Ice Cream Ad at Bonobo's

Check it out, doggie and people gelato!

Big 4th of July weekend ready to start

2011-06-30T13:38:00.000-07:00

Looks like a busy week with the Inn. Right now a beautiful weather report.
6/22/2011 - The Stars and Stripes Spectacular Set for July 4th
PSO’s Patriotic Pops gives fireworks celebration a new bang

The annual 4th of July celebration, The Stars and Stripes Spectacular, will be held at the Eastern Promenade Park. The celebration will feature a free Patriotic Pops concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra with performances of Sousa, Copland, and Tchaikovsky -- making it a night to remember. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM and will run throughout the fireworks display, which will begin at 9:20 PM. Prior to the pops concert, spectators can enjoy a special performance by Maine’s funniest comedian Bob Marley, starting at 6:00 PM. A rain date for the 4th of July event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5th. Call the city’s hotline at 756-8130 if a change seems likely.

Monte cristo with Ham, Maples mustard, pears and Harvarti

2011-06-20T15:14:00.000-07:00

Ok here goes. I am planning my breakfast menu for this week and going to try this new recipe out. Monte Cristo with Ham, Maple mustard, pears and harvarti. Does this not sound great ? Thanks to one of my new inspirations (Dana) Thanks if you are reading this :-) I will let you know how it comes out and of course throw in a few pictures.
Take care
Buddy

Inn on Carleton Bed and Breakfast in Portland Maine

2011-06-20T07:44:00.000-07:00

Inn on Carleton Bed and Breakfast in Portland Maine

My saving graces " Meredeth & Sonya "

2011-06-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

I don't Know what I would do with out the two of them . Thank you Sonya & Meredeth

Mini Quiche Over Mixed Field Greens

2011-06-19T07:19:00.000-07:00

Asparagus & Goat Cheese

Ham, Broccoli & Cheddar

Spinach, Bacon & Gruyere

Homemade Whisky Cream Sauce

2011-06-16T14:38:00.000-07:00

My boyfriends mother, Susan, got this one stuck in my head. And I had to try it. It is insane!!!

You need...
1 stick of butter
1 cup of heavy cream
1 1/3 cup of white sugar
1/4 cup of whisky
1 tsp of vanilla
And a very strong arm to whisk...its worth the effort.

Combined melted butter, heavy cream and sugar into a pan on very low heat. Start whisking. (this prevents burning)
Once mixture thickens (approx 20-30 minutes) add vanilla and whisky
Keep whisking away for about 10-15 minutes
Let rest and thicken for about 10-15 minutes

Pour over bread pudding or pound cake.

Pictures to follow!

Meredith with our Pineapple Banana Cairns with Creme

2011-06-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

Pineapple Banana Cairns with Vanilla Cream on top

2011-06-13T05:30:00.000-07:00

Had to try this one out this morning I put a slice of Banana and pineapple . Sprinkle a little cinnamon topped with a vanilla Cre'me sauce. But the best part I get to use my torch to crisp the top. I think I scare the girls working for me when I get that thing out. But guest seem to have loved it. Sonya Can't wait for you to see this one. You would be very proud of me.

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

2011-06-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

Super Simple Nutella Butter Cream Frosting

2011-06-12T06:54:00.000-07:00

1 Stick of Softened Butter
1/2 Cup on Nutella
Slowly add powdered sugar until you achieve the right frosting like consistency.

You can also sub almost anything for the Nutella. Try cream cheese, peanut butter, melted chocolate, strawberry jam!!!

Truffled Eggs Toast

2011-06-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

The first time I had truffled eggs toast I was at Ino Cafe Bar in the West Village, NYC.

It was soooo amazing I tried to recreate it for my guest at the Inn.

(Serves 4)

4 Slices of thick cut bread (1 1/2") , I used Brioche and it was perfect.

8 egg yolks

Shredded Gruyere Cheese (5 oz)

Shredded Parmesan Cheese (5 oz)

White Truffle Oil

Crumbled Bacon

Asparagus Grilled with Salt & Pepper

Heat oven to 450 degrees

Spray cooking oil on pan

Make a little nest for your egg yolks in the middle of each slice of bread by pressing lightly.

Put 2 egg yolks in each nest

Cover bread and eggs with Gruyere Cheese

Bake for 8-10 minutes

Take out of oven and place on serving platter.

Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese

Pour a few drops of truffle oil on top

Garnish with crumbled bacon and asparagus

Simple, Beautiful & A Real Crowd Pleaser!

Crepes by Sonya

2011-06-10T06:45:00.000-07:00

Many people are intimidated by crepes but a few key tips can save the day. My recipe is simple.

4 Eggs
1 Cup of Milk (cold)

Whisk together
...add

1 Cup of Flour
A pitch of salt (more for savory)
A pitch of sugar (more for sweet)

Whisk

2 Tablespoons of Melted Butter

Whisk

Put your pans on med-high heat for awhile. (5-10 minutes) You want the pans to be hot and even. Spray cooking oil and then wipe out the pans with a paper towel.

Then all you have to do is pour the mixture in the pan and try to move the batter around so it is thin and even. This takes a bit of practice but once you get it you'll never loose it. Once the edges brown up and start to lift, flip with spatula. Give it 20 seconds and then place on parchment paper. Repeat.

I make a ton of crepes and then wait to fill them with whatever the guest want.

Today it is Honey, Blueberry & Strawberries or Banana and Nutella with Homemade Whip Cream...Yum!

I also love Goat Cheese and Asparagus or Ham and Swiss.

Open Face Ricotta, Asparagus, Fried Egg and Bacon Sandwich

2011-06-09T06:14:00.000-07:00

4 Pieces of Thick Toast (try a brioche)
Ricotta Cheese
Grilled Asparagus
Eggs-Fried
Hollandaise Sauce
Crumbled Bacon

Layer in Order and Serve....

Warm day at the Inn

2011-06-09T05:34:00.001-07:00

Greetings all. Looks like A/C ;s are in and much needed. A very warm couple of days coming up and must keep our guest cool and happy. Stay cool and comfortable .

2011-06-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

Buddy and Paula Dean

Our very own Paula Dean here at the Inn helping with breakfast this morning. Ok she really is just my bestest close friend Judy but we all call her Paula Dean anyway.

Meredith

Our little actress Meredith doing breakfast. Trying to get her to give up that acting gig and run the Inn and become an innkeeper.

Sonya Rook

cooking breakfast!

A Short History...

2011-06-08T10:39:00.000-07:00

The Inn is an historic landmark known as the Grandville Chase Block. It is listed on the local and National Historic Registry. The Inn was the first house on Carleton Street and one of the first houses built in the Western Promenade neighborhood of Portland, Maine in 1869. The Inn is also listed with the Society for the Preservation of New England antiquities as being one of the homes that Charles Schumacher created his famous trompe l'oeil paintings and murals in. The Inn has begun the process of uncovering and restoring some of Charles Schumacher's famous paintings. The first restoration project in the entryway has just been completed. This is just the beginning of many more to come

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The Inn on Carleton

2011-06-08T10:05:00.000-07:00

We graciously welcome you to our restored 1869 Victorian home located in Portland Maine's prestigious, historic Western Promenade neighborhood.

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in a neighborhood of Victorian architecture, The Inn on Carleton is close to the center of downtown Portland. It's a short walk to the Portland Museum of Art, Maine Medical Center, the Performing Arts Center and the city's business district.

Close at hand are Casco Bay's ferry terminal to the Maine Islands, the international ferry terminal, and the Old Port area with its cobbled streets, colorful shops and many fine restaurants. Portland Maine, Voted America's Foodiest Small towns 2009.

Upon entering the Inn, the arched double doors open into a grand entryway. An elegant, winding, stairway leads to six wonderful guest rooms with all private baths, located on the second and third floors. In keeping with the historical flavor of the Inn, the six spacious guest rooms boast high ceilings.

We want your visit to the Inn to be relaxing, and comfortable. It is our hope that you will feel at home. You may visit the beautiful English garden, located in the back, and relax with a good book. The garden is quite spectacular in the spring and summer.

Your innkeeper and host Buddy Marcum takes great pride in creating a relaxing getaway.

Welcome to the Inn On Carleton

2011-05-24T14:49:00.000-07:00

HI everyone . Welcome to the Inn on Carleton. Watch for more to follow. Recipes, things to do in Portland Maine and great places to eat. Talk soon
http://www.innoncarleton.com/

Buddy