St Augustine Bed and Breakfast - April 2011
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San Sebastian Wine Free Night Promotion

Stay 4 weekday nights, Sunday through Thursday and receive the fourth night free. We will also provide a bottle of San Sebastian's Blanc De Fleur.  Valid thru 4/14/11, further detail located at retail outlets for San Sebastian Wines and our website.

Be sure to check out our website for details, other specials and special packages.

Happenings at the Inn

 

The 2011 Florida Birding and Photo Fest is one the most beautiful and most celebrated festivals in the state.  Nature photographers from all over the world travel to St. Augustine for this special event.  The 2011 festival features more renowned international photographers, more new rare birding opportunities, and even more new in-field training and technical programs.  The Raptor Project is one of the newest programs and will feature more than 20 different native and exotic species.

Best Bets for April:

  • April 1st - First Friday Art Walk - No Fooling!
  • April 2nd - 14th Annual Taste of St. Augustine - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • April 2nd - First Landing - Fountain of Youth
  • April 2nd - Race to the Taste - St Augustine Beach
  • April 7th - Flagler College Writers in Residence Program - Connie Fowler
  • April 15th - 17th - 16th Annual Rhythm and Ribs Festival
  • April 15th - Miranda Lambert - St Augustine Amphitheatre
  • April 16th and 17th - 16th Annual Flower and Garden Expo
  • April 17th - Blessing of the Fleet
  • April 17th - Sunset/Moonrise Tour - St Augustine Lighthouse
  • April 23rd - Rise against - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • April 24th - 53rd Annual Easter Parade
  • April 24th - St. Augustine Easter Promenade
  • April 28th - May 1st - Florida's Birding and Photofest
  • April 28th - May 22nd - The Good Doctor - Limelight Theatre
  • April 28th - Menorcan Fromajardes Serenade
  • April 29th - May 1st - Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
  • April 30th - Living History Days at Fort Mose
  • April 30th - Uptown Saturday Night
Recipes and Tips

New Cookbook Request:  We are gaining momentum on recipes, but we need more as we put together the second cookbook that features the best family recipes from our guests here at the Carriage Way.  The cookbook will have one recipe on a page and we would like you to provide a short story that complements the recipe.  Send us only your best and if we print your recipe, we will send you a complimentary copy. Thank you Toni for the recipe for Angel Mocha Heaven Cake.

John fixed this recipe last week and it was delicious and all you need to fix on the side is some vegetables.

Wedding Chicken :

1 small yellow onion, chopped

2 tbls olive oil

2/3 cup uncooked jasmine rice

3 tbls slivered almonds

1 lemon

1-1/4 cup chicken broth

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbls raisins

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 whole frying chicken

1/4 lb mushrooms, sliced

1/4 tsp rosemary dried rosemary leaves, crumbled

 

Saute onion in oil in a medium size skillet until soft, but not brown.  Stir in rice and almonds and cook until light brown.  Grate the lemon and add it to the rice along with chicken broth, garlic, raisins, salt, and cinnamon.  Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes.  Rinse chicken and pat dry, discard the neck and giblets.  Fill cavity with rice mixture.  Place chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.  Arrange mushrooms around chicken and drizzle with the juice of one lemon.  Sprinkle with rosemary and cover.  Bake at 350 degrees until chicken is tender and juices run clear.  Uncover and let brown for 5 to 10 minutes.  

 

Cleaning tip:  So your about to finish cleaning and you are out of furniture polish.  Mix 2 parts olive or vegetable oil with 1 part lemon juice.  Apply to a lint free cloth and rub polish in the direction of the grain.

 
 

Inn the Know:

The famous marble Lions, "Firm" and "Faithful" have returned to their perch at the base of the Bridge of Lions

In March, we were notified that the Carriage Way had received the 2011 Superior Small Lodging "White Glove Award" for housekeeping.  This makes 4 years in a row.

 
 

 

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