Thomas Shepherd Inn
Innkeeper(s):
Jeanne Muir and Jim Fords
Update to Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 26 May 2012, 1:18 pm
Back in January I posted my recipe for Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cookies. I made some today and decided to take the extra precaution of making my own baking powder - the commercial stuff can sometimes have cornstarch, which takes it out of the category of gluten-free. I thought I'd share that tip with you and give you a repeat of the recipe, which is so simple:| Only five ingredients |
1 cup peanut butter (preferably chunky)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder (to make your own, use 1/3 tsp. baking soda and 2/3 tsp. cream of tartar - guaranteed gluten-free).
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients together. Drop by spoonfuls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and use a fork to press them down for baking. Bake for 15-18 minutes and allow to cool for 2 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!!
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Mother's Day weekend (May 11 and 12) in Shepherdstown 4 May 2012, 7:01 pm
Are you still without plans for Mother's Day weekend? Treat your mom, or yourself, to a weekend in Shepherdstown and take advantage of all the great things offered in our little town. Lotus Spa has a Mother's Day package that includes a customized Organic Rejuvenating Facial and a one-hour Swedish massage for the special price of $110. Make dinner or brunch reservations at the Press Room or Bistro 112. If it's a nice day ask to sit in the garden at the Bistro.Last but not least, take advantage of the last weekend of our spring special discount, $25 off per night for a reservation of two or more nights - be sure to enter 'spring' in the discount code box on the online booking form or mention it when you call. You can book online or call the inn at 888-889-8952.
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Spring Dogwood Blooms at the Inn 11 Apr 2012, 10:54 am
Our pink and white dogwoods in front of the Inn are in full bloom for spring!
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Easter Parade this Saturday, April 7 4 Apr 2012, 5:02 am
| Photo by Denny Crosby of Slainte Images |
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Breakfast Banana Split 1 Apr 2012, 6:38 am
I tried out a new recipe for a fruit starter this morning - a Breakfast Banana Split. Thanks to Shellie at the Claiborne House for posting the picture that got me started. Here is a photo of ours.It was easy but delicious - everyone cleaned their plates! A banana half (sliced lengthwise) on the plate first, topped by a dollop of vanilla greek yogurt, berries (black and blue) and fresh pineapple, sprinkled with a little homemade granola and drizzled with pomegrante molasses.
I think we have a new addition to the rotating menu!
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Ramps are Here Again! 27 Mar 2012, 2:31 pm
An early start to spring has put ramps on the menu around the Eastern Panhandle! These garlicky wild leeks are the darlings of the food world now, but there was a time when they were not well known as foodstuffs except here in the Appalachian region. There's even a website devoted to nothing but ramps. See their photo of a ramp patch below:Richele Cole of Pretty in the Panhandle blog has written a more extensive post about ramps and where to find them in the area. Here in Shepherdstown, you'll find butter-poached ramps on grilled toast at the Press Room on the appetizer menu (as available) and as a spring special at the Bavarian Inn.
Be sure to share them with your dining partner - trust me, it's better if both of you are exuding the aroma at the same time!
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Spring along the Blue Ridge 21 Mar 2012, 4:49 pm
A beautiful spring day in the Blue Ridge Mountains - don't you want to be here?Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
St. Patrick's Day and Spring Dulcimer Festival this weekend 14 Mar 2012, 5:26 am
In a happy coincidence, the Upper Potomac Spring Music Weekend falls on St. Patrick's Day, which will make for some fine fiddling on Saturday night. See the music and workshop schedule here, and check the Inn's availability here (no two-night minimum required this weekend).Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
Civil War Trust Weekend at Antietam Battlefield near Shepherdstown, WV 7 Mar 2012, 1:46 pm
Walking Antietam Battlefield.
More photos by our guest Bruce Guthrie on the Facebook page for the Civil War Trust.
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
A to Z guide to Breakfast at the Thomas Shepherd Inn 21 Feb 2012, 7:09 am
An alphabetic guide to what you might find for breakfast at the Thomas Shepherd Inn.A: Apple Soup (hot); Apple Butter
(Shepherdstown Fire Department)
B: Bacon (from DaKorah Farm); Biscotti
C: Coffee (Hypnocoffee); Cantalope
D: Dairy (from Trickling Springs Creamery)
E: Eggs (from a local farmer)
F: Fruit; French Toast (Blueberry-Pecan)
G: Good-For-You Granola
H: Hot Sauce (Duck's - a WV brand)
I: Instant Tea, Hot Chocolate, Cider, Coffee - available 24 hours/day
J: Jeanne (head chef), Jim (grill man)
K: Kiwi, Kale
L: Lettuces (from Blue Morning Farm CSA)
M: Maple Syrup (the real stuff), Muffins
N: Nutmeg, Nuts
O: Orange Juice, Oatmeal
P: Peach Soup (chilled)
Q: Quiche (actually-Southwest Potato Strata)
R: Raspberries, Raisin Bread (toasted)
S: Sausage, Strawberry Soup (chilled), Salsa
T: Tomatoes, Thyme
U: Unleaded coffee
V: Vegetarian - not a problem!
W: Watermelon, Waffles
X: X-cellent Conversation at the Breakfast Tables
Y: Yogurt
Z: zzzzzzzz - You don't want to sleep through this breakfast!
Many thanks to the White Cedar Inn in Freeport, Maine for the inspiration.
Jeanne & Jim at the Thomas Shepherd Inn B&B in Shepherdstown, WV
