Big 4th of July weekend ready to start

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

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

Inn on Carleton Bed and Breakfast in Portland Maine

My saving graces " Meredeth & Sonya "

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

Mini Quiche Over Mixed Field Greens

Asparagus & Goat Cheese

Ham, Broccoli & Cheddar

Spinach, Bacon & Gruyere



Homemade Whisky Cream Sauce

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