by Sharon & Sam Elswick | Mar 31, 2020 | Bed & Breakfast, DIY, Recipes
Before owning an inn, I was a die-hard purist when it came to French toast. I mastered the art of the perfectly griddled French toast: impeccable bread choice, perfect custard, crisp on the outside, airy on the inside with a hint of cinnamon. Of all the...
by Sharon & Sam Elswick | Feb 26, 2020 | Bed & Breakfast, Recipes
At the Holladay House, we are particularly fond of finding comfort. We keep our rooms stocked with plush blankets, soft rugs, and big pillows to ensure our guests are not far from something warm and cozy. Especially during Snuggle Season, our lovely take on the colder...
by Sharon & Sam Elswick | Nov 5, 2019 | Bed & Breakfast, Recipes, Uncategorized
When you are selecting a place to stay for a getaway there are always multiple options: a bigger chain hotel, a room in a friend or family member’s house, Airbnb, or a bed and breakfast, just to name a few. Each has its own pros and cons, but a stay in a bed and...
by admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Bed & Breakfast, Local Vendors, Our Stories, Recipes
Except for Rachel Ray, you generally won’t find celebrity chefs expounding on the nuances of good bacon-frying technique. In fact, many folks probably remember learning how to cook bacon about the same time they learned how to boil water. Remove the battery from the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2018 | Bed & Breakfast, DIY, Recipes
Made-from-Scratch Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe from Orange, VA When we bought the Holladay House Bed and Breakfast in Orange, VA the Holladay family bestowed upon us the secret of their success: their family buttermilk biscuit recipe! Holladay Family Buttermilk Biscuits...
