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C & C’s Cranberry Orange Sugar Plums

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

No cook Sugar Plums

Candi and Courtney were at it again – making holiday cookies for the Inn, that is. The biggest hit with our guests and Inn Tour visitors were the Cranberry Orange Sugar Plums. These surprisingly light and refreshing treats are a breeze to make.

Combine the following ingredients in a food processor until minced, and the “dough” sticks together:
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup orange juice
3 teaspoons spiced rum

Use a tablespoon sized scoop to make balls. Roll balls in sparkling sugar and place in mini muffin cups. Refrigerate until balls are firm.

This recipe makes about 35 cookies.

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Decorating for Christmas and the Holiday Inn Tours

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

Flowers and greens are the core of our Christmas decorations.

The first weekend of the Manchester Merriment Holiday Inn Tour (go to visitmanchestervt.com for information on the December 8 tour and other events) was a resounding success here at Ormsby Hill. I’m sure our Christmas cookies, made by Candi and Courtney were the most spectacular in town.

Christmas cookies by C&C

Gingerbread men and mittens

We had visitors from Manchester and neighboring towns as well as out of state guests of nearby inns. The weather added to the holiday spirit, with a gentle snow fall. Scott McCampbell (scubamcc@yahoo.com) was playing sensational jazz guitar, and Taylor Farm (www.taylorfarmvermont.com) brought cheese and artisinal goods from their farm, as well as other local sources.

Taylor Farm offerings

Scott will be back with us next Saturday, and we hope Taylor Farm can make it back, too. Come taste some Vermont wine, eat some cookies, or just to say hi. Then, explore the other inns on tour, and you might as well do some shopping while you’re in town!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

The Inn at Ormsby Hill

Manchester Center, Vermont

December 31, 2011

Chance Celebrating New Year’s Eve

Who Said These Are for Your Head!?!

I KNOW I'm not supposed to eat it!!!!

I'm Fifteen Weeks Old and I'm Old Enough to Celebrate. Happy New Year Everyone!!!

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Merry Christmas

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

The Inn at Ormsby Hill

Manchester Center, Vermont

December 22, 2011

From our house to yours, we wish you all the love, hope, happiness and joy that make the season special.

Chance in His Red Bow

Chance, Red Bows and Poinsettias

Posing for Photos is Such Hard Work!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

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Believe in Magic

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

The Inn at Ormsby Hill

Manchester Center, Vermont

On Tuesday, December 13th, we received a call from a woman in Reno, Nevada. She was looking for the Believe in Magic pillows and found them on our site. She placed an order for three of them. The family cat passed away after 15 years, and the cat’s name had been Magic. She wanted to give the Believe in Magic pillow to each of her three children as a remembrance.

This is why we truly BELIEVE in Magic!!!!!!

Happy Holidays.

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Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

The last two Saturdays we held our annual holiday open house – with all the proceeds going to the Vermont-New Hampshire Komen Race for the Cure. We were honored that on Saturday, the 10th, mystery author Archer Mayor from Vermont, did a book signing.

Fans with Archer Mayor During Signing

Northshire Bookstore made it possible for Archer to be with us that day – and how lucky we were. He has some amazing stories!!!!

Even Chance wanted in to share in all the excitement – so here he is with is own pink balloon raising awareness!!!

Chance Celebrating "Pink"

We can’t thank enough all who passed through these doors to support the Race.

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Happy Labor Day

Monday, September 5th, 2011

It just doesn’t seem possible that Labor Day is already here and we are entering Indian Summer here in Vermont – actually the most beautiful time of year. Less people, warm days, cool evenings, lots of activities. Below is a recipe for Ratatouille – which utilizes all those ingredients still available at our (and hopefully your) farmers markets. As you know by staying at Ormsby Hill, we are huge supporters of buying locally.

Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille

3 small eggplants (about 1 pound), cut

into 3/4-inch dice*
1 pound small zucchini, cut into 1-inch
dice
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice
1 large yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch dice
1 large red pepper, cut into 1-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 pound Roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch dice
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Combine tomatoes, oregano, thyme and black pepper in bowl and set aside.

Toss together eggplant, zucchini, onion, yellow pepper, red pepper, garlic and olive oil in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place in roasting pan. Bake 45 minutes, stirring once during cooking.

Stir in the tomato mixture and bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Serves 8 as a side dish

*May substitute a large eggplant

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Happy 4th of July

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

We are proudly displaying flags in honor of July 4th – so from The Inn at Ormsby Hill in Manchester, Vermont, to your home - wishing you a very happy and safe 4th.

Front Door - The Inn at Ormsby Hill

Welcoming "Ormsby Hill" Rabbit

Back Lawn Flower Containers

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More Holiday Happenings

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Today I arranged our holiday arrangements for the tables in readiness for our guests arriving Christmas Eve.

Arrangements at the Ready

For the first time, last evening I went to a gingerbread house-making party. I will tell you that I am artistically challenged. All I really wanted to accomplish was the roof – which I think came out pretty cool. The rest, well you be the judge!!!!!!!!!