1884 Bridgeford House Bed & Breakfast
Overnight Blueberry French Toast 29 May 2012, 12:11 pm
We try to offer different recipes from time to time – Sam, our main breakfast cook, has a very short attention span – !
Therefore, here is a recipe to lusciousness:
12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1” cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1” cubes
1 cup fresh blueberries
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup maple syrup
Topping:
1 cup white sugar
2 tb cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tb butter
Lightly grease 9X13 baking dish. Arrange half of bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over cream cheese and top with remaining bread cubes.
In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove the dish from fridge about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter and pour over the baked French toast.
Now go forth and devour! We’ll be waiting for you here when you’re done…or better yet, come visit Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs Arkansas and we’ll bake it for you!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Eureka Springs Summer Music Festival 21 May 2012, 12:59 pm
Eureka Springs now has a wonderful new festival over the summer – the CICA International Summer Music Festival. From June 18th to July 7th, our town will be filled with musicians and aspiring musicians, young and old alike. Check out their website for the schedule for three weeks of classical chamber and symphony concerts, just about every night, at our local venue, The Aud. In addition, there will be international attendance from students coming to learn from the pros. Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, guitar and even composition and voice are offered in full sessions and weekly programs. There is also the Antonio Stradivari International Violin Makers Competition and Conference, which is designed for violin makers, performers, students, teachers, and people who are interested in stringed instruments making and performance to meet together and to share the ideas of stringed instruments making and performance.
So once again, Eureka Springs offers some incredible musical opportunities, and what a great time to visit! Come see us while you’re here and as always, enjoy your stay in our lovely village.
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Music and Fun in Eureka Springs 6 May 2012, 11:40 am
We have always loved the Ozark Mountain Hoedown Show, which has wonderful music – of all kinds – and nice, clean comedy. This year, however, they have added some new shows. Their main show at 7:30 in the evenings (except Tuesdays) features the George Brothers and their band, who have been making a name for themselves in the country music world and have been traveling all over Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, making fans happy with their music. But in addition to that, their nightly shows features P. Nutt and Ponytail cutting it up – and “Girl”, who will have you doubled over in laughter.
But this year, it gets even better! They are adding three additional shows featuring other area artists. “Absolutely Patsy” is a Patsy Cline tribute show featuring Tracy Lynn DeMille, who is a descendant of the legendary “Father of Hollywood”, Cecil B. DeMille. Born with entertaining in her blood, Tracy has been WOWing audiences all over the mid-west since the tender age of four. Originally from the St. Louis area, Tracy spent time in Nashville Tennessee, as a demo artist, for an independent record label. Tracy has performed on more than a dozen stages in Branson and is celebrating her 14th season in what is now known as the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World.” Tracy is most known for her powerhouse vocals and remarkable likeness to the late Patsy Cline. This show is at 1 p.m. most afternoons.
The Mark Wayne show is each afternoon at 3 p.m. (except Tuesdays). This 90 minute show is filled with country music and the comedy of Grandpa Elvis. Mark performs alone at each show using soundtracks, singing songs of many country artists he has performed with over the years, as he tells his story about 40 years of life in the music business.
And Tuesday nights at 7:30 is Mario Rosales, with a Tribute to the Rat Pack Era and Comedy of Rodney Dangerfield. If you enjoy all styles of music, then you will love Mario’s exciting show packages! Mario sings the hits of such artists as Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin and Michael Buble’. Add to Mario’s resonant singing voice some clean comedy with top-notch impressions and you have live entertainment at its best!! Mario has been called the BEST Rodney Dangerfield impressionist in the business. You have to experience it to believe it!
So don’t tell us there’s nothing to do in Eureka Springs – we all know that’s not true! And here’s just one more excellent choice to have when you make those happy memories here.
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend 2012 22 Apr 2012, 10:57 am
Mark your calendars for May 31, June 1, 2 and 3 and make plans to come to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for one of the biggests music festivals in the south! The Eureka Springs Blues Weekend packs a wallop of great Blues, throughout the entire 4 days of the festival. Headliners this year include: Ruthie Foster, Kenny Neal and Tommy Castro. And that’s only a small portion of the artists that will grace our fair city! For those of you that have been to our Blues weekends before, you know there are plenty of music venues and styles to pick from. There are some main shows at the Aud and there are lots of shows in our little bars throughout town and even outdoors at the Basin Park right downtown. And a large majority of these are FREE!
See past headliner Elvin Bishop:
One of our local favorites, Brick Fields, will be playing at the New Delhi Cafe and is worth the trip just for themselves:
They’re here every weekend and then some, so if you can’t make it to Blues Weekend, come any other time to hear this great band!
We do still have rooms available here at our B and B, Bridgeford House Bed & Breakfast, and yes – you can walk to just about every venue downtown from here! When you’re ready to leave all the music and noise behind, we’ll be waiting for you in our quiet little area on Spring St., so you get the best of both worlds.
Call and book as soon as you can, because we do expect these rooms to fill up. This is also the only weekend of the year that we require a 3-night minimum, because you really need to stay for the whole thing – seriously!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs, Arkansas 15 Apr 2012, 12:15 pm
Time is rolling around once again to one of the best months of the year to visit Eureka Springs, AR – Mayfest! For the 3rd year in a row during the May Festival of the Arts, a month-long Eureka Springs invitational art show will take place at the Artifacts Folk & Fine Art Gallery, with approximately 50 local artists on display.
But this is only one of the many art happenings that go on during the month of May – that’s right, the whole month! You’re going to have a heck of a time figuring out the best time to come. Two of our favorites is the White Street Walk, which is basically a huge block party with artist’s homes opened up to the public (lots of art and jewelry for sale, also free food and drink!) and Books in Bloom, which is a garden party for writers and readers. We go every year and it’s fascinating to hear authors talk about how to write (don’t we all really want to write the next best seller?).
Of course, all of this is kicked off by one of our great street parades, the ARTrageous parade on May 5th, where you will see incredible costumes, African drumming (we have our own resident drummer from the Ivory Coast – that’s a whole ‘nother blog!) and even belly dancers. For a short preview of the parade:
By the way, part of the May Festival of the Arts – that first weekend – is “Africa in the Ozarks“, which features our local residents in a celebration of African rhythm dance, food and culture. Particularly the dancing and the drumming will get your blood flowing fast!
All month long artists are featured in our various galleries, so again, any time you might visit in May, there will be something going on! Check the May Festival of the Arts Schedule of Events to plan your visit.
Oh, and on May 19th is the Spring Garden Tour which features some wonderful gardens throughout town: private homes, churches and B&Bs – including yours truly!
All this ends up with the last day in May heading into the first weekend in June, which always features one of our most popular festivals of the year, the Blues Festival!
The Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast here in Eureka Springs, AR, has rooms available for all of May and we even have some still available for Blues Festival Weekend, but call pretty quickly! You know we’d love to have you come stay with us and we’re within walking distance of all this fabulous fun.
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
B and B’s – A Better Way to Stay 5 Apr 2012, 1:22 pm
March 26th, 2012
There have long been many myths surrounding bed and breakfasts and what they may be like. In order to combat that, Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) has launched a campaign known as “A Better Way to Stay” – or any other words, “Death to the Doily”!
While you might find one (or maybe even two) doilies at the Bridgeford House, you will also find updated and luxurious private bathrooms, all with showers and some with jetted tubs (big enough for two!), 26″ flatscreen TVs with built-in DVD player (and a big selection of up-to-date movies), refrigerators, microwaves and coffee pots in every room (you never have to leave your room if you don’t want to, since we also supply you with coffee, tea, popcorn, cocoa and home-baked treats) AND a huge homemade breakfast served on fine china and gold flatware.
We also have FREE Wi-Fi, iPhone/iPod Docking Alarm Clocks, luxurious linens, soft and fluffy towels, gorgeous views, easy access to the historic downtown (either by feet or by trolley) and we’re on site and available for when you need something we didn’t think to provide for you ahead of time – and we’ll remember your name! How many hotels (let alone a motel!) can give you that?
So spread the word – B and B’s really ARE A Better Way to Stay – follow them on Twitter and Facebook and keep up-to-date with current news and promotions on what the B&B industry has to offer. Don’t believe those myths – because we’ve blown them away!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Take Part of the Bed and Breakfast Experience Home With You 18 Mar 2012, 12:19 pm
If anyone has stayed at the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in the last couple of months, you’ll have slept on our brand new sheets from Comphy Co.
These linens look and feel like 600 count cotton, yet they are an eco-friendly micro-fiber that is 100% recyclable. They dry quickly, do not need ironing (very important to this girl!) and are treated for stain release. They are highly recommended for people with sensitive skin as the extra-fine weave protects against dust mite allergens. Poly microfiber is the fabric of choice for athletic teams and outdoor wear companies such as Patagonia, because of its breathability and comfort.
We have two lovely shades on our beds, cream and teagreen, but they are also available in chocolate, silver blue and white. In addition to the sheet sets (which include one fitted sheet with 18″ deep pockets, one flat and two pillowcases), duvet covers, eye pillows and case, quilted blankets and throws are also available to purchase through our inn, to be drop-shipped directly to your home.
So if this sounds good but you’re just not sure – come sleep in one of our beds and you’ll become a believer!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Yet Another New Murder Mystery Story in Eureka Springs, Arkansas! 11 Mar 2012, 10:55 am
We love our Murder Mystery Weekends so much – and guests do, too – that we keep writing new ones! Our Murder Mystery author- extraordinary (Jeff) is just finishing up “The Noble Experiment”, a mystery that takes place during Prohibition.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, has an interesting history during Prohibition, with lots of gangsters and illegal activity. So…what better story to have as a backdrop to a new murder mystery?
Synopsis: Mob bosses; agents from the U.S. Bureau of Investigation, Federal Prohibition Enforcement Agency and State Police; federal, state and local politicians; and concerned citizens have gathered at the invitation of one of the nation’s most infamous “bootleggers”.
In an effort to spare the revered and sacrosanct resort of Eureka Springs from the horrendous illegal alcohol-fueled violence that has plunged New York, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago into bloody chaos, a lottery has been proposed that will award the winner exclusive rights to the importation of prohibited goods into the resort town.
But before the lottery can be held, a heinous crime occurs that threatens to plunge the peaceful Ozarks into outright war.
Who dies and who did it?
With characters like “Hudson Duster” – also known as “Two Gun” – (Chief Financial Officer of the Irish Syndicate), “Ostap Filkowski” – AKA “One eye” – (2nd in command of Kielbasa Posse), or “Krzysztof Sprysak” (say that one three times real fast) – AKA “Clown Shoes” (Head bookie for Kielbasa Posse) – how can you not have fun ?
The inaugural weekend for this exciting new mystery is March 30 & 31st, 2012 – which is already booked up! But we look forward to the next MM weekend, which will be posted on our website soon (most likely in the middle of June). So watch for the date – or give us a call to put you on a wait list. Date will be posted this next week.
Until then – always keep an eye on us here in Eureka Springs – because there’s always murder afoot!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek 4 Mar 2012, 1:59 pm
March 24th will mark the 22nd Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Here’s a fun video about one of Turpentine Creek’s residents and the kite festival itself:
By the way, that cute staff member is our youngest daughter, Jessica, who worked at Turpentine Creek for several years!
The Kite Festival is that Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You’ll have plenty of time to fly kites, visit lions and tigers and bears – oh, my! and be back in the historic downtown in time for a lovely dinner at one of our many wonderful restaurants. We’ll be happy to give you some recommendations.
You can’t walk to Turpentine Creek from our place but, as many of you know, you can walk to just about anywhere else! So bring your kite – remember, March is supposed to be windy!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) Feldman – and Sophie, too!
Eureka Springs Web Cam – Live! 26 Feb 2012, 12:53 pm
We know not everyone is lucky enough to live in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, but you can always see what’s going on! Check out Eureka’s live webcam site and see what’s happening downtown, what the weather’s like, if there’s a parade going on, and even what Beaver Lake looks like on that day.
Web Cam 1 is just down from the Basin Park area (near Spring and Main), Web Cam 2 is Spring St., right at Pendergrass corner (at the Eureka Grill, looking up towards the Post Office), Web Cam 3 is right at Spring and Center (looking at the Basin Park Hotel and the Flatiron Flats building), Web Cam 4 is beautiful Beaver Lake and Web Cam 5 is Spring St., at Pendergrass corner, looking the other way (away from the post office), past the New Orleans Hotel. Each Web Cam page has facts and figures, some features on some of our local musicians, Beaver Lake information, and some on the history of Eureka Springs.
So if you can’t make it here, never fear. You’re never too far away.
But we always look forward to visits from folks that stay here at the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast and remember, you can walk right down to any of these spots easily – or just stay right on our front porch and watch the world go by you!
Warmest regards,
Jeff and Nadara (Sam) – and Sophie, too!