Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Blueberry Sauce served at Parish house Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

At the Parish House Inn we use this Blueberry Sauce to top pancakes and Fremch toast while fresh bluberries are in season.....Enjoy!


Fresh Blueberry Sauce


2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 cup orange juice

2 cups fresh blueberries

(can use frozen)


1. In a 1 quart saucepan, mix together sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.

2. Add water and orange juice stirring to mix thoroughly. Cook over medium heat until thickened.

3. Add blueberries and simmer for 10 minutes, or until berries have burst, stirring occasionally.

You can add more water if the sauce becomes too thick.

4. Serve with pancakes and French Toast. Refrigerate leftover sauce.


Chris Mason


Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Parish House Inn, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast an easy drive from the Ann Arbor Art Fairs









The Ann Arbor Art Fair.....This July 20, 2011 - July 23,2011, artists with amazing talents and unsurpassed skills will take over the streets of Ann Arbor and exhibit their work in the Ann Arbor Art Fairs.

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are: Ann Arbor's South University Art Fair; The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original; The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and the State Street Area Art Fair.
For more information, including parking and shuttle information, click here
Wednesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Cost: This is a free event.
Address: Downtown Ann Arbor , State Street from South University to William and Main Street from William to Huron
Phone: 1-800-888-9487
Email: info@annarbor.org
For more info, visit website



You can stay in at the Parish House Inn, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast and get to the Art Fairs using the back roads and find parking nearby. Check availability and book your room on line.


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Monday, June 6, 2011

Flowers blooming at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast




The clematis is in full bloom right now, and the Firecracker climbing rose is just begining to open up. Our patio and back yard area are just above the Huron River which is still flowing rapidly after the recent floods. Sit in the swing and watch it all go by, so check availability and book your room right on line. I look forward to your stay,


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Riverside Arts Center near Parish House Inn an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

LET YPSILANTI SURPRISE YOU.....

June 2 is opening night for the Pulitzer prize winning play "Rabbit Hole" presented by Redbud Productions at the Riverside Arts Center, located just 3 block from the Parish House Inn.
Make it a weekend with a stay at the Parish House Inn, and walk to dinner at Haab's restaurant and then go around the corner to see the play.

You check availability right on line.

Chris Mason


Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast near Memorial Day parade route

Plan a weekend getaway at the Parish House Inn this weekend and you can walk to Riverside Park for a FREE city wide picnic and Pops concert by the Ypsilanti symphony orchestra on Saturday, May 28 at 2 PM. Just bring you chair and relax on the grass in Riverside Park and enjoy the day!



Then you can watch the traditional Memorial Day parade on Monday. The Parade begins at 9 a.m. (North Huron Street/Michigan Avenue).



There are many more free events and fun activities for the whole family. Think beyond parades: Attend other Memorial Day events, the Ypsilanti Pops Concert, and a car show at the Ann Arbor City Club. Save gas money this holiday weekend and stay close to home.....at the Parish House inn.


LET YPSILANTI SURPRISE YOU!


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Monday, May 9, 2011

Rhubarb Crunch recipe from Parish House Inn, An Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

PARISH HOUSE INN RECIPE
RHUBARB CRUNCH
Yield: 4 servings

The dark brown sugar gives this a flavor boost.
This Springtime favorite is delicious with the addition of strawberries.

3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup water
4 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb (or 2 cups rhubarb and 2 cups coarsely chopped strawberries)
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed in the cup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350o. Coat a 9x9x2 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a 1 quart saucepan mix together granulated sugar and flour; then stir in water and mix together. Cook over medium heat until thick. Add the rhubarb and stir to mix.
3. In a small bowl, mix together oats, dark brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.
4. Pour rhubarb mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the top.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until top is medium brown and the filling is bubbly in the middle.
6. Serve warm with ice cream and enjoy!!!


Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn