PTD Productions Theater/Haab's 2 blocks from Parish House Inn

PTD PRODUCTIONS

18 Years of Quality Theater in Ypsilanti

 

With a performance schedule of four productions per year at Ypsilanti's Riverside Art Center,  Ypsilanti has had the opportunity to enjoy 72 productions to date.

On December 6, PTD begins their two- weekend run of Agatha Christie's The Hollow. You can catch the show Thursday-Saturday (December 6-8 and 13-15) at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 9 at the Riverside Art Center, downtown, on North Huron Street, just around the corner from Haab's Restaurant.

This is a perfect time to enjoy dinner theater by dining at Haab's Restaurant before the show. When you present your receipt from Haab's at the box office, $4 will be taken off the price of your ticket. 

Only 2 blocks away from Haab's restaurant and the theater, you can book a room at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast to make it a weekend getaway.  It's easy to do on line...just click on the availability tab.

 The Parish House Inn has been busy decorating for the Holidays. This is a photo of our collection of santas and snowmen displayed in the corner cupboard  in the breakfast room.  Our holiday breakfast menu includes items prepared with the food and spices of the season and it is served on our holiday china.

 Don't miss out on the sights and sounds of the season....for more details click on the titles.


Starlight Spree and Tree Lighting
When: Friday, November 30
Where: Downtown Ypsi.
Ypsilanti Holiday Home Tour
When: Saturday, December 8- Sunday, December 9
Where: Ypsilanti Area
D.I.Ypsi – An Indie Art Fair
When: Saturday, December 8- Sunday, December 9
Where: Corner Brewery
Depot Town Midnight Madness
When: Friday, December 14
Where: Depot Town
Ypsilanti Community Choir Christmas Concert
When: Tuesday, December 18
Where: Pease Auditorium

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Parish House Inn & American Express partners in Small Business Saturday promotion

 The Parish House Inn bed and breakfast is a participating merchant with American Express Small Business Saturday, November 24, for the third  year in a row.  Cardmembers must register their card 11/18/12  until 11/24/12 and then will be eligible to receive a $25 statement credit when they use that card to spend $25 or more in a single-store transaction at a qualifying business on Small Business Saturday. Just go to ShopSmall.com to sign up and get your $25 credit.

So book your room on line for November 24, use your American Express card  and get your $25 statement credit.  Pretty simple, so join us for breakfast!

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Ypsilanti area Holiday Events

There is a lot going on in Ypsilanti for the holiday season. The Winter Farmers Market every Tuesday has fresh greens, vegetables and handmade gifts. The Holiday Home Tour gives you a peek into homes that are decorated for the Holidays. There is shoppping events and music events as well.  You can go to www.visitypsinow.com/holiday for all the area events.

 So make your plans and book your room at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast so you don't miss out! 

The Best Banana Bread is at the Parish House Inn bed and breakfast

THE PARISH HOUSE INN 

FOOD PROCESSOR BANANA BREAD

This is the easiest and best banana bread recipe ever.

2/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¾ stick butter, cut into 6 pieces (room temp is best)

1 ¼ cups banana (3 medium) cut into chunks

2 eggs

1 cup walnuts ( or any nut or none)

1 ½ cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350o. Coat a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Insert metal blade into work bowl. Into bowl put sugar, lemon juice and butter. Process until well mixed, 30 seconds. Scrape down sides.

Add banana and process until smooth, 15 seconds. Add eggs and process 15 seconds. Add Walnuts and pulse 3 times.

In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the bowl and turn on and off until flour disappears.

Turn batter into prepared pan and bake about 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before wrapping and storing. It just keeps getting better with age....enjoy!

 Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

October Events in Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti AREA Events  Sunday October 7th, Antique Truck Show: The Annual Antique Truck Show returns to beautiful Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Come check out trucks of all shapes and sizes! On Sunday, October 7 starting at 9:30 am. Saturday October 27th & Sunday October 28th: Depot Town Fall Fest. Free fun for the whole family! (see flyer below for more details) Wednesday October 31st: HALLOWEEN! Ghouls, goblins and everyone in between- stop in to The Sidetrack for giant craft micro-brews, good food and great friends. Kitchen open until 2am!

 October is a busy month in Ypsilanti...don't miss any of it!
Book your room on line today.

Chris Mason

Innkeeper
Parish House Inn

Spicy Pumpkin Bars served at the Parish House Inn, an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area bed and breakfast

The  deep red and orange of the leaves makes me want to eat foods that give the same depth of flavor and color.  This recipe offers a delicious way to satisfy both my eyes and my taste buds.  Change out the flavors by omitting the dates and using raisins or dried cranberries instead. Serve with tea, coffee or hot apple cider on a cool Fall afternoon and enjoy!

SPICY  PUMPKIN BARS WITH DATES AND PECANS

BARS;

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Glaze;

1 cup confectioners sugar

5 - 6 teaspoons orange juice

Grated zest of 1 orange

Preheat oven to 350o. Coat a 9x13x2  inch baking pan with cooking spray.

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and pumpkin and beat well with the mixer.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and baking soda.  Add the flour mixture to the creamed pumpkin mixture in thirds, beating well after each addition.  Stir in the dates and pecans.

3. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake about 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool.

4.While the bars cool, make the glaze.  in a small bowl, stir together confectioner's sugar, orange juice and orange zest until smooth  and spreadable.  Spread the glaze on the top pf the bars and let cool completely.  Cut into squares to cool.

Chris Mason
Innkeeper
Parish House Inn