Monday, February 15, 2010

February Theater Package at Parish House Inn


February is only half over....Valentine's Day celebrations are history...so what is there to do? Since the weather demands indoor activity, a play, dinner and a stay at the Parish House Inn would make a weekend getaway. Let us make your reservations, arrange for your tickets and we will take 10% off your 2 night stay. (good through 2/28)

Here are some suggestions;

February 18-20
"Nora" and Julie"; Ingmar Bergman's one-act adaptations of 2 seminal 19th century Scandinavian dramas on profeminist themes. Ibsen's "A Doll House" and Strindberg's "Miss Julie".
EMU Theater Department, 7PM Quirk Theater, EMU campus, Ypsilanti. For tickets call734-487-2282.

"Our Town"; Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer prize winning portrait of a small town at the beginning of the 20th century. A classic for 72 years.
U-M Theater Department, 7:30 PM Lydia Mendelsosohn Theater, Michigan League, Ann Arbor. For Tickets call 734-764-0450.

February 18-20 and every Thursday to Sunday through March 21.
"It Came From Mars"; Tony Caselli directs local playwright Joseph Zettlemaier's off the wall play about a group of radio actors terrified by Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" broadcast.
Performance Network, 120 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, 8 PM. For tickets call734-663-0681.

February 18 through March 27
"Gravity"; Guy Sanville directs local actors in the world premiere of David MacGregor's drama about Isaac Newton, the 17 century scientist negotiates the delicate line between divinity and madness.
Purple Rose Theater, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, 8 PM. Call 734-433-7673.
(Chelsea is just a 30 minute drive)

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Friday, February 12, 2010

Michigan Baked Oatmeal Recipe

This is my most requested recipe and my signature dish. It makes a hearty breakfast during these cold winter months. You can make it ahead and the microwave it in the AM.

MICHIGAN BAKED OATMEAL
Yield: 6-8 servings
2 cups old fashioned oats
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 large apple, cored, unpeeled and shredded
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Coat a 3 quart casserole or 8X8 inch baking pan with cooking spry.
3. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
4. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle additional almonds on the top if desired.
5. Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes. It will be bubbly in the center when done. Let sit for a few minutes before serving. As it cools, any excess liquid will be absorbed. You may want to add a little liquid when reheating.
ENJOY!!!
Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Valentine's Day is Special at Ann Arbor, MI Bed and Breakfast


Valentine's Day brings out the romantic in all of us it seems, and so we indulge in cards, flowers and sweets to express our feelings for the person we love. The Parish House Inn can take your romance to a whole other level this year. All month we are featuring complimentary heart shaped cookies from the Old World bakery, beautifully wrapped, for all couples. We are happy to work with you to add any other touches....roses, chocolates, balloons.....so you can express the romantic you "your way". You can go to our website to check availability and book the room of your choice. Let us know if you want to add any extras. Once you are here, you can walk to local shops, music venues and galleries.

For your romantic dinner, reserve your table at at Haab's restaurant, just one block away. Choose steaks, chicken and seafood plus homemade desserts. All day Sunday, February 14, Valentine's Day, Haab's is featuring a complimentary shrimp Ypsilanti is one of Michigan's "COOL" cities.....don't miss it!

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn